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May 17, 2008
Public Health Analysts: RTI International
Location: Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA
RTI International is one of the world’s leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. With projects in more than 40 countries and a staff of more than 2,600, RTI offers innovative research and technical solutions to governments and businesses worldwide in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, democratic governance, economic and social development, energy, and the environment.
Job Description: The Health, Social and Economics Research Unit within RTI International has an immediate opening for a Public Health Analyst 3 to coordinate and assist managing health research projects.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage health research projects
- Conduct literature reviews
- Project management
- Qualitative data collection and analysis
- Manage correspondence and project communications
- Assisting with submission of grant and contract proposals
- Conduct site visits and interviews
Qualifications
- MA/MS in Psychology, Sociology, Public Health, Economics or related field
- Background / interest in the healthcare field
- Strong academic record
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Quantitative and qualitative research experience / coursework
- Good attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Experience in SAS or STATA
For more information and to apply, please visit http://www.rti.org/careers and refer to Public Health Analyst 3 (Job ID 11428)
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V
May 17, 2008: Analyst
May 19, 2008
Location: New Jersey, USA
One year renewable or contract to perm consulting role in NJ for Global Pharmaceutical company
You will be accountable for the planning, design, implementation, and completion of innovative health economic research programs under the supervision of the Health Outcomes Department Leadership.
Skills: Comprehensive demonstrated skills in communicating (oral and written) effectively with diverse individuals/groups; facilitating trust, understanding, growth and continuous improvement and developing effective empowering and enabling employee, business and customer relationships. Pharm.D. or Ph.D. or other advanced experience in health economics, health administration, pharmaceutical administration or health sciences, and/or 3-5 years of post graduate health economic experience. Comprehensive knowledge of health economic research, business and scientific principles, and demonstrated, consistent, proficient performance.
Please contact jennifer.schwartz@i3pharmaresourcing.com for more information. We offer a comprehensive benefits package.
May 19, 2008: Researcher/Co-ordinator
May 20, 2008
Location: Atlanta-area, Georgia, USA
Supervisor: Director, Market Forecasting / Research
Stiefel Laboratories is the world’s largest privately held pharmaceutical company, committed to dermatology. For over 150 years, in over 100 countries around the world, Stiefel has been known as family-owned and geared towards innovative skin care products.
We currently have an opening for a Global Manager of Market Forecasting and Research. This key role will be based outside of Atlanta in our sales and marketing office. The biggest priority for the role will be to manage and implement the global forecasting process for Stiefel Laboratories. Another big part of this role will involve evaluating and quantifying the global market potential for pipeline products, in-licensing deals and new business opportunities. Given that, we really need someone with experience building models from scratch to address unexplored markets.
Primary Functions
- Develop and manage the forecasting process for potential pipeline products under development, and new business development opportunities.
- Conduct NPV-based prioritization process as it relates to modeling market understanding & forecasting revenue
- Responsible for analyzing, correlating and integrating all available data sources in order to assess and monitor market changes to capitalize on market opportunities and minimize the effects of competitive activity. Sources include:
- Secondary market audits
- Primary market research
- Competitive intelligence
- Sales Analytics data
- Financial data
- Supply chain data
- Managed Markets data Coordination of all secondary market research initiatives including IMS reports, CAMM reports, and meta-analyses of other secondary data sources.
- Design, creation and maintenance of monthly, quarterly and annual reports as well as ad hoc reports needed by Global marketers.
- Act as liaison with outside marketing research vendors and data vendors including IMS.
- Special projects as deemed necessary by the Director Market Forecasting / Research or VP, Global Marketing.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Forecasting experience from the pharmaceutical industry – in a client / vendor or corporate role.
- Thorough understanding of various time-series, analogue and patient based forecasting techniques
- Excellent communication and presentation skills (both written and oral) for interaction with Senior level management.
- Ability to thoroughly understand and describe therapeutic markets and their competitive dynamics.
- Ability to influence others in a tactful and well thought-out manner with supporting information and logic
- Strong leadership skills; ability to work constructively within a team environment
- Broad business understanding and ability to work cross functionally on Global teams
- Strong ability to analyze unrelated and sometimes incomplete data sets to make significant decisions about opportunities
- Ability to apply principles of logic and critical thinking to a wide range of complex business issues
- Ability to perform complex financial calculations such as Probability Adjusted Net Present Value and Monte Carlo simulations
- Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to balance several on-going projects simultaneously
- Outstanding Excel and Power point skills, with the ability to learn new applications quickly.
- Three years pharmaceutical forecasting experience.
- Two years primary marketing research experience.
We are an equal opportunity employer and will make all employment decisions based on performance and qualifications. The role will be based in Georgia, outside Atlanta. If you match the qualifications, please apply by sending your resume and salary requirements to boguntala@stiefel.com
May 20, 2008: Featured , Manager
Location: Richmond, Virginia, USA
Virginia Commonwealth University and the Massey Cancer Center support a post-doctoral training position to work on projects in health economics and policy. The scope of work includes econometric analyses with large data sets, writing and editing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, and developing new research ideas. The Research Associate will work with a team of faculty on funded projects in health economics and will help to develop new research proposals. Current projects include analyses of the effect of health insurance on health and labor market participation decisions, of the impact of safety net hospitals on treatment and outcomes among insured and uninsured patients, and of disparities in health outcomes.
The term of appointment can range from one to two years, with a flexible start in the 2008/09 academic year. Salary will be negotiable based on qualifications and experience. In addition to the annual salary, Fellows will have access to a full range of university resources including health care insurance. A Ph.D. in Economics or related field, experience in applied economic research methods, econometric analysis and statistical software, and strong technical writing skills are required. Experience in health economics research is preferred.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a research writing sample and the names of three references to Professor Cathy J. Bradley; Virginia Commonwealth University ; Department of Health Administration; 1008 East Clay Street; P.O. Box 980203; Richmond, VA 23298-0203; or by email cjbradley@vcu.edu.
Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
May 20, 2008: Fellowship/Studentship
May 22, 2008
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Applications are invited for an Ontario Research Chair in Markets for Health Professionals at McMaster University.
This research chair is funded through an endowment by the Government of Ontario. The Chair will be expected to:
- establish a strong, quantitative research program analyzing the markets for health professionals;
- work with data agencies, professional associations, research units, and relevant ministries to enhance data available to support such research;
- contribute to graduate training in economics and health policy and supervise post-doctoral fellows, particularly in the area of health human resource policy; and
- advise the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term Care with respect to quantitatively modeling the need for and supply of health professionals.
McMaster University is a research-intensive university that was recently named Canada’s Research University of the Year, has been ranked as one of the world’s top 100 universities and as one of the best places in work in academia outside the US. The primary appointment of the Chair is expected to be in the Department of Economics, which has a strong research focus, excels in applied, empirical microeconomics including health, labour and public economics, and offers graduate training at both the masters and doctoral levels. Joint appointment in the Faculty of Health Science is possible, as is membership in the internationally recognized Centre for Health Economics and Policy Analysis.
The chair is a tenured position to be filled at the level of professor or senior associate professor. It offers a competitive salary and funding to support the chair’s research program.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. McMaster University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, members of sexual minorities and persons with disabilities.
Inquiries and applications should be directed to:
Professor Jeremiah Hurley, Associate Chair,
Department of Economics,
McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West,
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
L8S 4M4
905-525-9140, ext. 24593
hurley@mcmaster.ca
Email or FAX applications will not be considered. An application should include at minimum an application letter, a curriculum vitae, and a list of three referees. We will maintain the confidentiality of any application upon request.
Some relevant links:
May 22, 2008: Research Chair
May 30, 2008
Location: London, England, UK
Closing dates: 30 May 2008
Research positions in the Economics of Malaria
Malaria is one of the world’s worst public health problems, affecting approximately 40 per cent of the world’s population, and causing 300 to 500 million infections and around 1 million deaths each year, most in the poorest region, sub-Saharan Africa. Efforts to support malaria control are being rapidly scaled up, increasing the demand for high quality research.
The Health Economics and Financing Programme, directed by Professor Anne Mills, is an internationally recognised centre of expertise in health economics and policy analysis, with a strong track record of high quality, policy- relevant research in low income countries. As a result of recent grant successes, we are expanding our team of economists researching malaria and similar health problems in low income countries.
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Economics of Malaria (Reference HEFP9)
A Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Health Economics is required to work with the ACT consortium, recently funded by a $40m grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to undertake research on ways of delivering malaria drugs and produce and synthesise information for malaria endemic countries and international bodies. Responsibilities involve working with collaborators in developing countries in Africa and Asia to support economic evaluation studies, and developing economic models to evaluate policy options. Candidates should have a strong track record in economic evaluation.
The post will involve substantial overseas travel, some teaching and research degree supervision at LSHTM, and further development of research in this field.
This post will be for three years for a lecturer or four and a half years for a senior lecturer. Salary will be on the Lecturer scale (£39,149-44,836 pa including London weighting, as at 1 May 2008) or Senior Lecturer scale (£47,366-54,386 pa including London weighting, as at 1 May 2008). The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service, including membership of the Universities Superannuation Scheme. Closing date for applications for this post is 30 May 2008. Interviews will take place on 11 June 2008. Please quote reference HEFP9.
Lecturer in Health Economics (Reference HEFP11)
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic researcher to join the Health Economics and Financing programme at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine to join an exciting programme of work on the economic evaluation of interventions to address malaria in pregnancy.
This post provides an excellent opportunity for the successful applicant to be involved in high profile research on the economics of malaria. It will involve technical leadership on study methods, liaising with investigators in clinical trials, coordination of data collection across study sites, data analysis, and writing and finalising reports and papers. The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine is part of the Malaria in Pregnancy Consortium which is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and is led by the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine.
Applicants should preferably have a PhD in health economics and must have experience of economic evaluation of health interventions, and some experience of low-income settings. They should also have a proven ability to manage projects and to communicate findings.
The post is full-time for three years. Salary will be in the range £39,149 - £44,836 according to qualifications and experience. Closing date for applications is 30 May 2008. Interviews will take place on 13 June 2008. Please quote reference HEFP11.
This post is being re-advertised, previous applicants need not apply.
Research Fellow in Pharmaceutical Policy/ Economics (2 posts) (Reference HEFP4)
We are seeking two enthusiastic Research Fellows to join the Health Policy Unit to work on ACTwatch (www.actwatch.info), a project to study markets for antimalarial drugs in 8 low- and middle income countries. The post holders will be expected to contribute to methodological development, help manage the research project, lead study teams in the field, and participate in data analysis and dissemination.
We are looking for candidates with a background in pharmaceutical policy, health economics or health services research in low and middle income countries and an ability to communicate results through academic publications and other media. The posts will involve substantial overseas travel, and will involve some teaching at LSHTM and the further development of research in this field. The project is supported by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
One post is full-time for three years and the second is full-time for one year. Salary will be in the range £33,542 - £38,084 according to qualifications and experience and will be subject to LSHTM terms and conditions. Closing date for applications is 30 May 2008. Interviews will take place on 12 June 2008. * Please quote reference HEFP4*.
Making an application
For all of these posts, further particulars and an application form are available from the Personnel Office, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street, London WC1E 7HT (telephone +44(0) 207 927 2203 or email personnel@lshtm.ac.uk). Please ensure that you quote the relevant reference for the post in which you are interested.
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is committed to being an equal opportunities employer
May 30, 2008: Professorship/Lectureship
Location: Mississauga (Toronto), Ontario, Canada
GSK is a leading pharmaceutical company, and has consistently been listed as one of Canada’s 50 best employers. We are seeking to fill an Outcomes Research position in our Mississauga office. You will be working in a matrix environment, and provide support across a number of therapy areas to staff from Reimbursement, Medical Affairs, and Marketing.
Job responsibilities include:
- Provide outcomes research-related consultation and support with respect to GSK products and evidence to supporting those products.
- Outcomes research (OR) in this role can be expected to include: design and use of decision analytic models, health economics research, design and conduct of systematic reviews, interpretation of and consultation on meta-analyses, design and conduct of epidemiology studies and data collection using external databases.
- Appling Outcomes Research knowledge and expertise towards developing and implementing reimbursement strategies to improve market access for GSK products.
- identifing data gaps, leading the design and analysis of research projects to address those gaps, interpret and publish results; collaborate with external researchers culminating in publications that support GSK products and associated diseases. Represent GSK at conferences, advisory boards, and public health presentations.
- Apply knowledge of OR to critically appraise relevant publications and advise medical and commercial staff. Communicate in clear terms the relevance to product strategy. Provide general consultation to the local business on OR-related issues.
- Cultivate relationships with GSK Global Health Outcomes (GHO), and apply knowledge of the GHO research program for the benefit of the local business. Influence GHO research program to address Canadian needs where appropriate.
- Manage and serve as primary contact for external consultants and CRO’s for OR-related expertise and deliverables.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. or Masters in a field related to outcomes research, for example epidemiology, public health, health economics or biostatistics.
- At least 5 years healthcare industry experience.
- Experience with decision analytic models, health economics, systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
- An established ability to devise and implement tactics to address product strategic issues, extend product life cycles, and enhance market access.
- Understanding of the drug development and commercialization processes within a Pharmaceutical company, and the evidence-based approach required for public reimbursement in Canada.
- Experience with and knowledge of administrative and other Canadian databases that may be applied to address research questions relevant to GSK.
- Strong written, verbal and presentation skills
James Watson
Executive Talent Account Manager
GlaxoSmithKline
(UK) +44 20 8047 5342
(US) +1 215 751 4349
May 30, 2008: Researcher/Co-ordinator
May 31, 2008
Location: The Netherlands
Mapi Values is an internationally renowned company with offices in the Netherlands, the UK, France, the USA and Japan, providing strategic consultancy and tactical solutions in Health Economics & Outcomes Research for the international pharmaceutical industry.
For the Dutch office we would like to appoint an
(Associate) Director Market Access
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious manager with previous market access experience in the pharmaceutical industry or in an international consultancy.
The (Associate) Director Market Access will:
- lead, coach and motivate our international project team
- be responsible for all project deliverables and will ensure client needs, quality standards and financial targets are met and on time
- generate business by presenting Mapi Values to potential clients and will be a strategic partner to our clients
Applicants will have a postgraduate qualification (MSc/PhD) and will have experience with obtaining European market access for drugs or medical devices. Knowledge or experience of health technology assessment would be a real advantage. People management experience and leadership are essential for this position. The ideal applicant should be a real team builder with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
We offer outstanding career prospects, international travel and an excellent remuneration package, together with a professional and friendly working environment. For more information please contact Judith van Roy, Office Manager on +31 (0)30 63 697 63.
If you meet the above requirements and are interested in working in a dynamic environment, please apply in writing, enclosing your CV: Judith van Roy, Mapi Values Netherlands, De Molen 84, 3995 AX Houten, The Netherlands. E-mail: judith.vanroy@mapivalues.com.
May 31, 2008: Directorship
Location: New York City, New York, USA
General Summary: This position provides leadership and management to diverse, constantly evolving grant-funded educational, health services, health policy/economics and related research initiatives within the Division of General Internal Medicine. The position reports to and is guided by two highly respected, experienced faculty members whose expected program outcomes are best facilitated by an individual with highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, strong leadership and personnel management skills, exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills, demonstrated financial management experience, experience with research.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Understand each project’s specific aims, program plan, timeline, reporting requirements, budget allocations, key personnel, and partners.
- Manage each project’s budget, activity timeline, and marketing needs.
- Coordinate the preparation and submission of grant project reports
- Participate in and contribute to the development, implementation and management of new research programs and/or program components, including relevant grant submissions
- Monitor and evaluate programs/projects and makes recommendations for improvement
- Coordinate the planning, development, and submission of grant applications and IRB proposals
- With the lead faculty author, develop first drafts of manuscripts, abstracts, and professional presentations
- Manage the planning, conduct and follow-up activities for project related meetings.
- Monitor Partnership Activities and Agreements
- With identified faculty, develop plan to recruit, interview, select and supervise Research Assistants, Graduate Student Assistants, and Medical Student Fellows
- Establish linkages with medical school and hospitals clinical, administrative and research departments, sponsored programs (grants), partnering NYU schools and colleges, partnering organization in community and government
Hiring Qualifications:
Skills: Evidence of highly effective project management; strong organizational and time management skills; ability to conceptualize and undertake research; demonstrates effective interpersonal and communications skills and attention to detail; comfortable in the role of team leader and team member
Educational Requirements: Graduate Degree preferably in education, public health, public administration, or research
Experience:
- Work in prior management position
- work in prior research position
- working knowledge of the field of health care, health policy, education, research
- experience with grant application processes, IRB and manuscript preparation
Please direct Cover Letter and Resume to: Neil Silver – neil.silver@nyumc.org
May 31, 2008: Manager
June 1, 2008
Location: London, England, UK
My client, a global pharmaceutical services organisation, requires a Senior Research Scientist / Director to join their exciting and developing team.
Responsibilities:
- Design and conduct studies to evaluate the value of new health care interventions
- Develop business and fostering client relations
- Present research at scientific conferences and submission of manuscripts to peer-reviewed scientific journals
- Supervising mid-level staff
Requirements:
- PhD in Psychology, Sociology, Health Services research, or Biostatistics, or Masters equivalent with a minimum of 5 years experience
- Ability to communicate effectively with peers, mid-level staff and clients
- Demonstrated expertise evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals or abstracts presented at national meetings
To apply please send your CV to minesh.ghelanil@skillsalliance.co.uk
For any other opportunities within HEOR, Pricing and Market Access or for a confidential conversation please contact:
Minesh Ghelani
Managing Consultant
HEOR, Pricing and Market Access
T> +44870 350 1000
F> +44870 831 1705
E> minesh.ghelani@skillsalliance.co.uk
June 1, 2008: Directorship , Researcher/Co-ordinator
June 2, 2008
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
A post-doctoral fellowship (PDF) position is available in the Department of Economics and Centre for Health Economics and Policy Analysis, McMaster University, Hamilton Ontario Canada. The PDF will be part of a research team that includes health economists, public economists, experimental economists, and ethicists who are using experimental economic methods to investigate a range of issues related to financing and funding health care. The PDF will be expected to work both independently and collaboratively to develop his/her own programs of research that will lead to peer-reviewed publications. The individual will be one of two PDFs associated with the project.
The position will be of particular interest to two types of individuals: those with a PhD in health economics with a strong interest and experience in the use of economic experiments in health economic research; and those with a PhD in a relevant field of economics (health, public, IO, experimental, etc.) and either experience in conducting economic experiments with an interest in applying such methods to health-sector issues or a strong interest in applied theory and a desire to work with experimentalists on health-sector issues.
McMaster University is a research intensive university that was recently named Canada’s Research University of the Year, has been ranked as one of the world’s top 100 universities and as one of the best places in work in academia outside the US. The Department of Economics offers graduate training at the Masters and PhD levels, and is particularly strong in the area applied empirical microeconomics. McMaster is recognized internationally in the area of health economics and is home to one of the largest concentrations of health economists in North America. In addition, the Economics Department houses the McMaster Experimental Economics Laboratory and is recognized internationally for its contributions to experimental economics.
The start date is negotiable. The PDF can run for up to two years and carries a competitive stipend plus basic benefits.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. McMaster University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, members of sexual minorities and persons with disabilities.
Applications should be sent to:
Professor Jeremiah Hurley,
Department of Economics,
McMaster University,
1280 Main Street West,
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
L8S 4M4.
An application should include an application letter, a curriculum vitae, a research paper or research summary and three sealed, confidential reference letters.
June 2, 2008: Fellowship/Studentship , Post-Doc
Location: Seattle, Washington, USA
The Division of General Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics University of Washington is seeking to hire a full-time Research Assistant Professor who will serve as a Health Economist for both the Division and the Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center. This individual will be actively involved in research in the area of health economics/cost effectiveness as related to injury/trauma care and to child health/healthcare.
The individual will have the opportunity to work with existing faculty in two large research groups. The individual will be expected to contribute to the research programs of these groups and develop his/her own research project(s) and funding support.
Applicants must have received a Ph.D. and proven success in securing funding as well as demonstrated skills in economic analysis, decision modeling and epidemiology related to health services research.
Preference will be given to applicants with experience in injury or trauma-related research and/or pediatric health services research and who combine experimental and theoretical work. All University of Washington faculty participate in teaching, research and service.
Applicants should send curriculum vitae and cover letter summarizing your background and career objectives by (DATE TBD) to Frederick P. Rivara, MD, MPH. Chief, Division of General Pediatrics, Box 359960, 325 Ninth Ave., Seattle, WA 98104- 2499, email: fpr@u.washington.edu).
The University of Washington is building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates. The University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
June 2, 2008: Featured , Health Economist , Professorship/Lectureship
June 4, 2008
Location: UK
Working closely with the cross-functional European Brand Teams, the Outcomes Research Senior Manager/Director will be responsible for developing relevant, high quality Outcomes Research strategies and programs support business needs of brands and products in development.
Requirements:
- Demonstrated track record of high performance in operations management and producing outstanding results as a team and/or functional group leader
- Proven ability to facilitate open discussion and debate among key stakeholders and build internal and external relationships through partnering, anticipating needs, fulfilling expectations
- Broad knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare environment
- Ability to analyze, define and convey complex concepts and strategies in verbal and written communication to very demanding internal and external audiences
- Strong interpersonal skills are required, as well as excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
- Well-organized with the ability to be flexible, prioritize multiple demands and effectively influence
Qualifications:
- At least masters level degree in an OR related discipline (e.g. health economics, epidemiology, health services research, public health or policy);
- Experience within OR/EBM/HTA and experience within another pharmaceutical industry function area or the healthcare sector (e.g. within a health ministry, provider institution or HTA authority); demonstration of key competencies and track record are also important for selection;
- Proven track record in developing and delivering business relevant OR programmes and materials;
- Knowledge of European healthcare systems, pharmaceutical funding policies and drug development;
- Ability to communicate OR strategy, activity and results to ensure understanding by non-OR colleagues;
- Realistic understanding of how OR data can be leveraged in different decision making systems in Europe
Additional Information: A full job description is available upon application.
I recruit specifically within the Pharmacoecomics function throughout Europe, if you would like to speak to me regarding one of my current vacancies, or simply be made aware of opportunities as they arise then please call me today on +44 (0)1293 77 66 44 for a confidential discussion.
Alternatively e-mail me on rbird@barringtonjames.com
I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Ray Bird
Specialist Consultant ~ Pharmacoeconomics
+ 44 (0)1293 77 66 44
June 4, 2008: Directorship , Manager
Location: Surrey, England, UK
My client is a UK affiliate of a top 10 pharma company who is looking for a Health Economist with proven Project Management skills. This role is to produce health economic data on both early and late stage products.
Key factors
- Deliver high quality submissions for NICE, the SMC and AWMSG.
- Co-ordinate the HTA plans with Global Health Economics.
- Provide mentorship and support to the Health Economics Manager/Associate as required.
- Direct and lead multi-functional teams in the development and submission of high quality evidence dossiers. This will include appropriate presentation of clinical and economic data to support the desired product positioning.
- Develop relationships with HTA customers and contribute to the correct positioning and messaging of Novartis products.
Skill requirements
- Thorough understanding of Health Economics gained in the pharmaceutical or medical equipment arena accompanied with business acumen and commercial awareness.
- Knowledge of Project Management and ability to manage a matrix team.
Simon Rose
Consultant, Health Economics and Outcomes Research - Hays Pharma
t. +44 (0) 20 7922 7155
f. +44 (0) 20 7922 7101
m.+44 (0) 7818 294633
June 4, 2008: Manager
June 10, 2008
Location: Hampstead, London, England, UK
Closing date: 10 June 2008
Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Unit - Department of Mental Health Sciences, University College London Full time.
Grade 8 £34,793 to £41,545 (dependent on skills and experience) plus £2,649 London Allowance (salary as at 01 May 2008).
The Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Unit, London is an established and expanding department embedded in the Department of Mental Health Sciences, UCL (Hampstead Campus).
We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative potential leader in health economics to join our friendly and multi-disciplinary research team to support and link research and service development in Marie Curie Cancer Care, focusing on enhancing the patient and carer experience of advanced progressive illness and end of life care. Applicants should be experienced academics with a strong background in economics, and preferably in health economics. Some experience in statistics, epidemiology and/or health care related research would be an advantage. You should have a PhD in a relevant subject area, and show evidence of a suitable publication record. A willingness and ability to work collaboratively is essential for this role.
The post-holder will lead on economic evaluations in research led by Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Unit. The post-holder will advise Marie Curie Cancer Care on economic evaluation of initiatives to enhance development and planning of its service delivery nationally.
In addition, the job will include a one day per week secondment to the London School of Economics and Political Science within the Personal Social Services Research Unit to enable continuing professional development, supervision and collaboration.
This post will add significantly to a research department already known for its considerable output in end of life, supportive and palliative care research and its analytic productivity. It will also facilitate efficient and cost effective service innovation and maintenance of end of life care for those with cancer and other advanced chronic conditions across UK.
This post is available immediately.
A full job description and application forms can be downloaded via the departmental website
Further information:
If you have problems downloading from the web, or for further information, please contact Beth Downe (e.downe@medsch.ucl.ac.uk) or phone 020 7794 0500 ext 36890.
Applications:
Interested candidates should send FOUR copies of their CV, covering letter and the UCL application form which can be downloaded online) to Beth Downe, Department of Mental Health Sciences, Royal Free & University College Medical School, Rowland Hill Street, London, NW3 2PF.
Alternatively, please email the above to e.downe@medsch.ucl.ac.uk quoting reference MC-H-EC.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 25th June
UCL Taking Action for Equality.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 10th June 2008.
June 10, 2008: Featured , Researcher/Co-ordinator
June 15, 2008
Location: York, England, UK
Salary: Competitive + potential profit related bonus
(1 position dependant on experience)
About Pharmerit: Pharmerit Ltd is a health economic consultancy firm specialising in the production of health economic analysis and publications to support the uptake of cost-effective medications/devices/strategies in the UK and abroad.
For more information about Pharmerit, please look at our website: http://www.pharmerit.com/
Careers at Pharmerit: As a result of the continued growth of our company we have an opportunity for a talented individual to join our successful team. We seek an experienced research consultant/senior research consultant who has project and client management experience and is familiar with the NICE reference case and/or the reimbursement system in the UK.
We offer a competitive salary, reviewed annually, reflecting the skills and experience of each member of staff. We provide a pension scheme, a profit related bonus and other benefits. Pharmerit Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to a flexible and friendly working environment.
June 15, 2008: Consultant/Advisor
June 19, 2008
Location: Monash, Victoria, Australia
Closing date: 20 June 2008
Monash University is seeking an outstanding appointee to provide strategic and research leadership in the Centre for Health Economics, Faculty of Business and
Economics. The centre’s large group of applied economists undertake internationally recognised research in health economics and econometrics, funded almost
exclusively from nationally competitive grants and contract research income. The successful candidate will have an international reputation for excellent research,
a strong record of obtaining external research grants, highly developed leadership, management and networking skills and a vision for the future of health economics in
Australia and internationally.
Appointment will be for a period of five years. Subject to performance and other criteria, a further term would be negotiable.
Remuneration: Professorial salary $A132,722 per annum, plus generous superannuation. A competitive remuneration package will be negotiable for an outstanding candidate. Relocation travel, removal allowance and salary packaging are available.
Selection documentation may be accessed electronically on the world wide web
Confidential enquiries regarding the position may be made with Professor Brett Inder,
Acting Director, Centre for Health Economics, Monash University, telephone +61 3 9905 2303, email brett.inder@buseco.monash.edu.au
Applications should reach Ms Bronwen Meredith, Senior Academic Appointments, Monash University, Victoria 3800, Australia, or by email to
bronwen.meredith@adm.monash.edu.au no later than Friday 20 June 2008.
Enquiries regarding the application process may be directed to Ms Meredith by email
or telephone +61 3 9905 6193.
The University reserves the right to appoint by invitation.
Monash respects the privacy of your personal information. For more details visit http://www.privacy.monash.edu.au/
June 19, 2008: Directorship , Professorship/Lectureship
Location: Europe
I am currently seeking experienced HEOR professionals for contractual work within various pharmaceutical organisations throughout Europe.
If you are available immediately and can commit to a minimum 6 month contract, please contact me asap
I recruit specifically within the Pharmacoecomics function throughout Europe, if you would like to speak to me regarding one of my current vacancies, or simply be made aware of opportunities as they arise then please call me today on +44 (0)1293 77 66 44 for a confidential discussion.
Alternatively e-mail me on rbird@barringtonjames.com
I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Ray Bird
Specialist Consultant ~ Pharmacoeconomics
+ 44 (0)1293 77 66 44
June 19, 2008: Health Economist
June 21, 2008
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts; Bethesda, Maryland; Durham, North Carolina, USA
Req # 2008-2347 and 2008-2619
Abt Associates is an employee-owned, for-profit government and business research and consulting firm with approximately 1050 employees in the U.S. and over 30 other countries. Our clients include U.S. federal, state, and local government organizations; foreign governments; international organizations; foundations; nonprofit associations and institutions; and business and industry. Federal government agencies, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and National Institutes of Health call on us to help design, implement and evaluate their key programs and to research pressing health policy issues. We provide unbiased research and analysis to private clients and foundations in areas of health care finance, disease prevention, cost-effectiveness analysis, public health and promotion.??
The Domestic Health Division has immediate openings for senior PhD or Masters-level researchers.
Successful applicants should be prepared to:
- Assume a lead role in business development activities for current and new clients in the federal and state governments, private organizations and foundations;
- Direct projects of varying size and complexity and manage mid and junior-level staff;
- Design policy-relevant research and analytic approaches in collaboration with clients;
- Establish themselves as experts in the field, capably present at client and professional meetings;
- Demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and creativity.
- Communicate results in a clear and compelling manner to technical and lay audiences.
Requirements: Applicants for the Principal Associate position should possess Masters (with 15 years experience) or Doctoral degree (preferred) and 10 plus years experience. Applicants for the Senior Associate position should possess Masters (with 13 years experience) or Doctoral degree (preferred) and 8 plus years experience leading behavioral health, health policy, health economics or clinical outcomes research.
- Thorough knowledge of the behavioral health, health policy, or clinical research “industry,” providers and payers, managed care organizations, consumers and their advocates, and federal and state agencies and regulatory policy.
- Working knowledge of existing data sources such as claims and encounter data and the appropriate analytic methods and models associated with using data in policy analyses.
- Command of quantitative and qualitative research design methods.
- Experience with Medicare and/or Medicaid policy desirable.
Please apply online at http://jobs-abtassociates.icims.com/
Please indicate under “Source Name” that you saw the ad On iHEA. Abt Associates is an AA/EO employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce.
Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.
June 21, 2008: Researcher/Co-ordinator
June 22, 2008
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts; Bethesda, Maryland; Durham, North Carolina, USA
Req # 2008-1104 and 2008-2635
Abt Associates is an employee-owned, for-profit government and business research and consulting firm with approximately 1050 employees in the U.S. and over 30 other countries. Our clients include U.S. federal, state, and local government organizations; foreign governments; international organizations; foundations; nonprofit associations and institutions; and business and industry. Federal government agencies, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and National Institutes of Health call on us to help design, implement and evaluate their key programs and to research pressing health policy issues. We provide unbiased research and analysis to private clients and foundations in areas of health care finance, disease prevention, cost-effectiveness analysis, public health and promotion.
The Domestic Health Division has immediate openings for senior PhD or Masters-level researchers.
Successful applicants should be prepared to:
- Lead and coordinate components of large policy-relevant projects with responsibility for project deliverables, client relations and junior staff supervision
- Work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Demonstrate excellent problem-solving and analytic skills;
- Contribute to primary data collection and analysis, including working with survey research staff.
- Draft reports to clients and present findings at client briefings and professional conferences; collaborate on publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Communicate, in writing and verbally, in a clear and compelling manner to technical and lay audiences.
Requirements: Applicants for the Associate position should possess a MA plus at least 7 years experience or a PhD plus 4 years experience in the fields of Public Health, Health Policy, or Health Economics. Applicants for the Senior Analyst position should possess a BA plus 6 years experience, or a MA plus at least 3 years experience or a PhD with 0-1 years experience in the fields of Public Health, Health Policy, or Health Economics. Experience with Medicare and/or Medicaid policy desirable.
Please apply online at http://jobs-abtassociates.icims.com/
Please indicate under “Source Name” that you saw the ad On iHEA. Abt Associates is an AA/EO employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce.
Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.
June 22, 2008: Analyst