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February 2, 2012

Regional Market Access Manager

Location: Nordics

Overview

Our client is looking to recruit an exceptional candidate to join them as a Regional Market Access manager covering the Nordics. The successful candidate will be field based and would be responsible for providing specialist commercial and budgetary information and support related to our clients products and services to Healthcare Professionals, specifically payers and those with budgetary responsibility. The Regional Market Access Manager is responsible for creating a favourable environment for our client’s products and services through effective and targeted communication with payers at a Regional and Local level.

Requirements

The ideal candidate would have:

  • A commercial background with experience in at least one of the following areas: pharmaceutical/device sales, pharmaceutical marketing, pharmaceutical business/market development or a reimbursement and access role with proven success against targeted metrics
  • Life-sciences degree preferred; proven ability to assimilate and simplify complex information and data
  • A comprehensive knowledge of Healthcare Structure, Policy and governance across the Nordic markets as necessary
  • A strong understanding of healthcare funding and decision-making at a Regional and Local level in the Nordic markets as necessary for hospital and ambulatory sector treatments.
  • Willingness to travel extensively, mainly within the Nordic markets (specific: Denmark and Norway)
  • Languages: English essential, Danish, Norwegian and Swedish desirable

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 mtucker@barringtonjames.com

I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Matt Tucker
Specialist Consultant ~ Pharmacoeconomics
+ 44 (0)1293 77 66 44

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Regional Market Access Manager

Location: East Anglia and North London

Overview

This is a brand new vacancy from a leading pharmaceutical company which will see the successful candidate taking on the role of Market Access Manager covering East Anglia and North London. Our client is looking for experts in Market Access with a broad knowledge of the healthcare system of this area.

Requirements

The ideal candidate would have:

  • A commercial background with experience in at least one of the following areas: pharmaceutical/device sales, pharmaceutical marketing, pharmaceutical business/market development or a reimbursement and access role with proven success against targeted metrics
  • Life-sciences degree preferred; proven ability to assimilate and simplify complex information and data
  • A comprehensive knowledge of Healthcare Structure, Policy and governance across the region.
  • A strong understanding of healthcare funding and decision-making at a Regional and Local level for hospital and ambulatory sector treatments.
  • Willingness to travel extensively

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 mtucker@barringtonjames.com

I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Matt Tucker
Specialist Consultant ~ Pharmacoeconomics
+ 44 (0)1293 77 66 44

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Health Economics Manager

Location: South East of England, UK

Our client, a market leading Pharmaceutical company are looking to recruit a Health Economics Manager to join their successful team.

This position is a great career opportunity for the right candidate to work within a well established Health Economic team based in the South East of England.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Under the leadership of the Health Economic / Market Access Director the successful candidate will hold the following responsibilities:
  • Demonstrate an up to date understanding of pricing and reimbursement methodologies together with a good knowledge of HTA practice.
  • Develop and implement Health Economic models.
  • Establish a sound understanding of relevant Pricing and Reimbursement criteria and the likely payer perception of the product value proposition in key markets.
  • Keep up to date on constantly changing requirements of customers and also on the evolving guidelines for the conduct of HTA.

Required Skills and Capabilities

  • The ideal candidate would be extremely proactive and be able to show high levels of initiative. Candidates who can demonstrate entrepreneurial flair and a tenacious yet diplomatic attitude are at a distinct advantage. Candidates must also have:
  • 3 years previous experience in positions within Health Economics / Market Access.
  • An academic Degree ideally in a life science subject.
  • Professional qualification or Masters Degree in an area related to Health Economics.
  • Project management experience in implementation of HE project and studies with delivery on tight timelines
  • Strong business orientation and analytical skills with good communication and interpersonal skills and a high level of self-organization and self-motivation

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 mtucker@barringtonjames.com

I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Matthew Tucker
Specialist Consultant ~ Pharmacoeconomics
+ 44 (0)1293 77 66 44

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Pricing and Market Access Manager

Location: Brussels, Belgium

Our client, a market leading Pharmaceutical company are looking to recruit a manager within their successful Belgium Affiliate

This position is a great career opportunity for the right candidate to work within a well established, growing team based in the heart of the Brussels.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Under the leadership of the Market Access Director the successful candidate will hold the following responsibilities:
  • Working in partnership with the Regional team to develop local pricing and reimbursement files based on the value dossier according to the country regulation and in line with the Business strategy.
  • Build and manage strong relationships with National and Regional Payers
  • Produce tangible Market Access strategies to break through existing payment barriers.
  • Demonstrate an up to date understanding of pricing and reimbursement methodologies together with a good knowledge of HTA practice.
  • Develop and implement local Pricing & Reimbursement strategies, taking into account market dynamics and other factors.
  • Establish a sound understanding of relevant Pricing and Reimbursement criteria and the likely payer perception of the product value proposition in key markets.
  • Keep up to date on constantly changing requirements of customers and also on the evolving guidelines for the conduct of HTA.

Required Skills and Capabilities

  • The ideal candidate would be extremely proactive and be able to show high levels of initiative. Candidates who can demonstrate entrepreneurial flair and a tenacious yet diplomatic attitude are at a distinct advantage. Candidates must also have:
  • 4 years previous experience in positions within Pricing / Market Access / Health Economics.
  • An academic Degree ideally in a life science subject.
  • Professional qualification or Masters Degree in an area related to Health Economics.
  • Strong knowledge of Dutch markets.

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 mtucker@barringtonjames.com

I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Matthew Tucker
Specialist Consultant ~ Pharmacoeconomics
+ 44 (0)1293 77 66 44

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Regional Dean, Brownsville Campus: The University of Texas School of Public Health

Location: Brownsville, Texas, USA

The University of Texas School of Public Health (UTSPH) announces a search for one of its most important positions, Regional Dean, Brownsville Regional Campus. We seek a senior faculty member who possesses an outstanding academic record in public health, demonstrated excellence in administration, and public health leadership qualities. Regional Deans are important leadership positions within UTSPH, a School unique for its multiple campus structure. Brownsville is located in a critical border region of Texas which is dominated by a Hispanic population; the value of the outstanding community relationships and partnerships that the School has developed is something we would hope a new Regional Dean would embrace. The selected applicant will occupy a tenure-track position at the associate or full professor level, will affiliate with a UTSPH division (Epidemiology, Human Genetics and Environmental Sciences; Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences; Management, Policy and Community Health; or Biostatistics), and would be welcome to join any of the UTSPH research centers (for example, Human Genetics Center, Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research, Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living, Hispanic Health Research Center of the Lower Rio Grande Valley, and the George McMillan Fleming Center for Healthcare Management). UTSPH seeks to employ a diverse and dynamic faculty who understand the importance of our mission and vision. The Regional Dean works closely in collaboration with the Brownsville community to develop an excellent public health academic and research program. Applicants for the position of Regional Dean, Brownsville Campus should welcome opportunities to work with the local community in advancing the UTSPH public health mission and improving the health of the community. Bilingual candidates, minorities, and women are strongly urged to apply.

UTSPH is a dynamic, top-tier school that is making public health happen locally, nationally and internationally. Our extensive, high quality research and educational programs have grown significantly in recent years. UTSPH currently has approximately 160 faculty members and 1400 students. The main campus in Houston is an integral part of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), located in the world-renowned Texas Medical Center, which comprises the largest concentration of healthcare institutions in the world. The five regional campuses are located strategically throughout Texas (Austin, Brownsville, Dallas, El Paso and San Antonio) and offer master’s and doctoral degrees. Each regional campus works in collaboration with a local University of Texas System institution. In Brownsville this partner is UT Brownsville but new partnerships including research and teaching collaborations are currently being developed with other health and academic campuses in the South Border region through a program funded by the UT System. The rich potential for collaboration at UTSPH and its partner and neighbor institutions as well as the diversity of the Texas population provide innumerable resources for innovative public health science. As a part of the UTSPH six-campus system, the Brownsville Regional Campus currently offers the MPH (Generalist and Health Promotion), DrPH (Health Promotion), and PhD (Epidemiology). Beginning in Fall 2012, the campus will also offer a 4+1 program in which students at UT Brownsville will be able to begin their graduate work towards an MPH degree as seniors.

The Brownsville Regional Campus currently has nine full-time faculty members and houses the National Institutes of Health-supported Hispanic Health Research Center of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. The Center is home to the Cameron County Hispanic Cohort, a unique, ‘Framingham like’ cohort focusing on health disparities among Mexican Americans. This cohort includes an extensive database and biological and genetic archive that serves a broad research agenda, particularly for diabetes and related conditions. The Center has provided the basis for extensive community outreach and community-based intervention research on diabetes and obesity in the South Texas region. It has generated community support and interdisciplinary collaborations with the UTHealth School of Medicine, within the UT System and elsewhere including clinical trials using the HHRC Clinical Research Unit. As part of UTHealth’s successfully refunded Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences (one of the first 12 awardees from National Institutes of Health National Center for Research Resources), the Brownsville campus has many active high-interest research programs evaluating health problems in this Hispanic community. The Brownsville program also works with global sites to provide a model for studies in the newly emerging area of interactions between chronic and infectious diseases. The Regional Campus facility at Brownsville is a large, modern space including a 6000 square foot laboratory with a BSL-3 state-of-the-art laboratory, allowing for population-based biological investigations. The campus is linked to all other UTSPH campuses through a sophisticated interactive television network for teaching, meetings and communications.

Interested applicants should complete the web application at http://jobs.uth.tmc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=87440. Please attach a letter describing qualifications and interests, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references to the web application. Address any questions to Dr. Kay Bartholomew, Associate Dean and Search Committee Chair, C/O Nesh Aqrawi, nesh.aqrawi@uth.tmc.edu. Review of applications will begin in January, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is an EO/AA employer. M/F/D/V. Minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. This is a security-sensitive position and thereby subject to Texas Education code S51.215. A background check will be required for the final candidate.

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February 4, 2012

Senior Research Fellow In Health Economics: University Of Aberdeen

Location: Aberdeen, Scotland
Department: Health Economics Research Unit (HERU) and Health Services Research Unit (HSRU)
Post Reference Number: YHE075R

The Health Economics Research Unit (HERU) and the Heath Services Research Unit (HSRU) are two of the UK’s leading research centres in the field of health. They are seeking to make a joint appointment at Senior Research Fellow level. The Units are based in the Division of Applied Health Sciences and the post is funded by the Chief Scientist Office of the Scottish Government Health Directorates.

The post holder will join a vibrant and stimulating research environment and will contribute to the Preference Elicitation and Assessment of Technologies (PEAT) Programme in HERU and provide health economic leadership within HSRU. They will have a specific remit to build and strengthen work on health technology assessment within both Units as well as the Division of Applied Health Sciences, and be expected to play a leading role in the co-ordination and management of research activity in this area.

The post holder will have an established track record in securing research funding. The post holder will be trained in the application of economic method to the field of health as evidenced by either a PhD or a Masters degree together with appropriate experience. They will have an established track record in securing research funding and an excellent record of publications in leading journals in the field of the economics of health.

Salary will be at the appropriate point of the Grade 8 scale (£45,155 - £52,347 per annum) with placement according to qualifications and experience.

This appointment will be made subject to the usual terms and conditions of employment of the University.

Should you require a visa to undertake paid employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship and Tier 2 visa. As appropriate, at the time an offer of appointment is made you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of financial maintenance and competency in English. Please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Fiona Smith, HR Adviser, for further information on this.

It is the policy of the University, in line with the Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003, to carry out Disclosure Scotland checks on all staff. Any offer of employment will be conditional on the completion of a satisfactory Disclosure Scotland check and employment will not commence until such a check has been satisfactorily completed.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to either Dr Paul McNamee, Director PEAT Programme, HERU. Email p.mcnamee@abdn.ac.uk Tel: 01224551893; Professor Bob Elliott, Director of HERU. Email: r.elliott@abdn.ac.uk or Tel: 01224 553733 or Professor Marion Campbell, Director of HSRU. Email:m.k.campbell@abdn.ac.uk or Tel 01224 553909

Further details and the application procedure

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February 6, 2012

Assistant or Associate Professor of Political Economy: Harvard School of Public Health

Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Department: Global Health and Population

The Department of Global Health and Population at the Harvard School of Public Health seeks candidates for the position of assistant or associate professor of political economy. This is a tenure-ladder position, with the academic rank to be determined in accordance with the successful candidate’s experience and accomplishments.

The department seeks candidates to conduct quantitative research on the political economy of health sector reforms, to model and evaluate the political economy of national health systems, and to design and evaluate the political economy of health interventions. The successful candidate will be expected to play a central role in the department’s research and teaching programs, and devote a majority of his/her time to research on the political economy of health systems in middle and low-income nations; overseas travel for fieldwork is envisaged.

Candidates should hold a doctoral degree in political economy, economics, or political science with a demonstrated expertise and interest in conducting quantitative studies. Prior research experience related to health systems is highly desirable.

Please apply to https://academicpositions.harvard.edu. Short-listing of candidates will begin February 6th.

For questions, please contact:

Sue Gilbert
Email: sgilbert@hsph.harvard.edu
Department of Global Health and Population
Harvard School of Public Health
665 Huntington Avenue, 1-1102
Boston, MA 02115

Harvard University is committed to increasing representation of women and minority members among its faculty, and particularly encourages applications from such candidates.

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February 8, 2012

Health Economist: American Dental Association

Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
JEL Classification: I1 Health
Deadline Date: 02/8/2012

The Health Policy Resources Center is the analytic policy research department of the American Dental Association, producing policy reports, discussion papers, briefing notes and academic journal publications on a wide variety of topics that are critical to the dental profession. These include key forces driving trends in dentist incomes, estimating supply and demand for dental care in local areas, as well as the impact of alternative payment mechanisms, especially Medicaid, on access to dental care. The Center is the trusted source of data on the dental profession.

Position Responsibilities: The position’s main responsibilities include, but are not limited to, leading advanced economic analysis for critical policy issues identified in the Health Policy Resources Center research agenda; independently authoring or leading a team of co-authors in drafting reports and articles including peer reviewed policy journals; contributing to survey reports and survey activities by assisting in the design of questionnaires, development of strategies for data collection as well as improved response rates, designing sampling frames, analyzing data; supporting the Managing Vice President in day-to-day operations.

Requirements: The ADA is an Affirmative Action employer and has minimum requirements for all of its positions. This position has the following minimum requirements: Master’s degree in Economics or Ph.D. in progress with a focus on any of the following fields: labor economics, econometrics, health economics and applied microeconomics; minimum of 2 years experience; experience leading health policy research on a wide variety of topics using advanced economic techniques; working with large micro-data sets, designing surveys, sampling frames, cleaning and analyzing primary data; excellent written and oral presentation skills including a demonstrated ability to write in different styles including academic journals, briefing notes, non-technical summaries for non-economists (most notably dentists and policy makers); experience as lead author in publications; excellent knowledge of statistical programs such as Stata, SPSS, SAS, geo-mapping software; demonstrated ability to work in teams both as a team leader and as a contributing member; track record of peer-reviewed publications in health policy journals; demonstrated ability to manage research projects and staff.

Highly desirable skills include: Doctoral degree in economics; demonstrated experience leading large policy research initiatives that focus on oral health care policy including labor force activity of dentists, access to oral health services among vulnerable groups, conceptualizing and measuring demand and supply of dental care and dentist shortages, estimating demand for dental care in local market areas.

Please apply online via our website: http://www.ada.org/careers.aspx or direct correspondence to: American Dental Association, Attn: Human Resources PR#6296, 211 E. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.

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February 10, 2012

RAND Postdoctoral Training Program in the Study of Aging

Location: Santa Monica, California, USA
Application deadline: February 10, 2012

Overview

The RAND Postdoctoral Training Program in the Study of Aging enables outstanding junior scholars in demographic and aging research to sharpen their analytic skills, learn to communicate research results effectively, and advance their research agenda. Housed within RAND Labor and Population, the program blends formal and informal training and extensive collaboration with distinguished researchers in a variety of disciplines. Fellowships are for one year, renewable for a second. Each fellow receives a competitive annual stipend, travel stipend and health insurance.

Fellows must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and must have completed a Ph.D. (or its equivalent) in a relevant discipline before they begin the program. The RAND Fellows program is open to new scholars in the field of demographic and aging research, as well as individuals who already have research experience on these topics. For example, in some cases, fellows are on leave from an academic position so they can engage in research and writing full time, and extend their research agenda and funding base.

The Program gives Fellows a great opportunity to jump-start their research careers. After completing the program, RAND Fellows have taken positions at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, University of Virginia, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the University of Minnesota, Johns Hopkins University, SUNY Stony Brook, the World Bank, and CDC, for example.

Advantages of the RAND Environment

RAND provides a distinctive environment for fellows in the program.

  • RAND’s primary activity is research. The environment provides a rich variety of ongoing studies and an experienced staff of professional researchers with whom fellows can collaborate. The fellows also have the opportunity to interact with other scholars at RAND. In addition, each fellow will design and pursue an individual research program.
  • RAND projects are typically interdisciplinary, bringing together, for example, economists, sociologists, psychologists, statisticians, and health professionals. Thus fellows can collaborate on research projects already under way that link population studies and aging research to other areas.
  • RAND’s research in population and aging is distinguished by its scholarly orientation and by the productivity of its staff. The value and visibility assigned to publications increase the likelihood that fellows will produce scholarly articles, either individually or in collaboration with RAND staff.
  • Fellows have full access to RAND’s research facilities. These include state-of-the-art computer hardware and software, a nationally acclaimed library, an extensive data facility that obtains and maintains research data bases, and special consulting and training services in computing, statistical analysis, and written and oral presentations.

Structure of the Program

Each fellow, in regular consultation with a staff adviser, will design a program that reflects his or her research needs and interests, and stage in their research career.

Formal Training. When appropriate, fellows may choose from a wide range of substantive and methodological courses in policy analysis offered by the Pardee RAND Graduate School. These include statistics, econometric methods, social science research methods, health policy analysis, and a number of other courses in applied policy analysis. In addition, members of the RAND Statistics Group, who have doctorates in statistics, offer a series of short courses on current topics of interest. Examples of recent courses include survival analysis, general linear models, regression diagnostics, and the analysis of cluster-sampled data. Fellows also enhance their experience in preparing and using large data bases. In addition, fellows can sharpen their communications skills by taking advantage of classes in effective writing and briefing for scientific and policy audiences.

Collaboration and Informal Training. Fellows benefit not only from formal education opportunities, but also from the opportunity to collaborate closely with senior researchers. The Research Profile of Training Staff (see below) shows the exceptionally broad analytic interests of the RAND staff. Typically, fellows work on two or three projects each year, including ongoing studies in collaboration with RAND researchers and studies of his or her own design.

Fellows broaden their informal interaction with the research staff by participating in several seminar series on topics concerning population and aging offered at RAND, at the University of California at Los Angeles, and at the University of Southern California.

Developing a Research Agenda. An important goal of the program is to help fellows enhance their careers as independent researchers. Staff advisers will mentor fellows in the preparation of presentations for professional meetings and papers for journal publication. In addition, fellows will be encouraged to design and submit a proposal for a research project to be conducted after leaving RAND. Fellows can sharpen the skills vital to preparing a successful proposal by drawing on the experience of senior staff and by taking advantage of classes on writing effective proposals.

Research Profile of Training Staff

The training staff includes both members of RAND’s permanent staff and academic consultants. The former are always available to fellows; the latter, who spend from several weeks to several months at RAND each year, enrich the training environment and extend the valuable informal scholarly network to which fellows have access.

The director of the Program in the Study of Aging is Nicole Maestas.

RAND Staff and Academic Consultants

Applications

The application deadline is February 10, 2012.

Applicants should submit a completed application form, curriculum vitae, two or more letters of recommendation, a sample of written work, and a statement of their research goals for the Fellows program. Application forms are available online (in PDF or in interactive format) or by writing to the address below. Members of the program’s steering committee will rank applications on the basis of academic performance, the match between the applicant’s research interests and those of the RAND staff, and the applicant’s ability to benefit from the program.

As part of RAND’s continuing commitment to affirmative action, members of minorities are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents

Begin the Application Process

For additional information, please contact:

Diana Malouf
RAND
1776 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90407-2138
(Postal code for overnight mail: 90401)

Email: malouf@rand.org

Telephone: Diana Malouf (310) 393-0411, ext. 6462

Other Opportunities

Individuals interested in health may also want to consider a post-doctoral training program that is jointly housed in the RAND Health Sciences program and the UCLA School of Public Health. See http://www.ph.ucla.edu/hs/post_doctoral.asp for more details.

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February 11, 2012

Post-Doc Position in Health Economics/Health Policy

Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Pharmaceutical Economics Research Group in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a post-doc position in health economics/health policy. The successful candidate will participate in several federal-funded research projects evaluating the methods to cover medications to Medicare beneficiaries with mental disorders, racial and geographic variations in overall medication use and adherence, and their correlations with medical-care use. You are encouraged to develop independent projects along this line of research. This position can potentially be developed to a faculty position.

The position is open until filled and the start date is no later than July 2012. It is currently one-year but possible to be extended to second-year subject to 1st year productivity. Applicants should have a PhD, PharmD, MD or other advanced degree in health economics, health policy/services research, or pharmacoeconomics. The position requires excellent writing skills, strong background in health policy and economics, statistical/econometrics analysis, in the areas of pharmacy benefit design, cost-effectiveness analysis using large existing observational data. Please send cover letter indicating your research interests and how your interests match with the proposed research projects http://www.per.pitt.edu, CV, and names of 3-references to: Dr. Yuting Zhang ytzhang@pitt.edu.

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February 12, 2012

Director of Health Economics Roche Products

Location: Dee Why, Sydney, Australia
Closing date: 12 Feb 2012

Make your mark. Improve lives.

Experience it for yourself. Everyday your contribution to our Health Economics team will influence patient outcomes.

The main focus of the Head of Health Economics and Pricing is to provide strategic vision, leadership and oversight of all departmental activities, ensuring optimal reimbursement and pricing of new products and indications. In this role, you will be working closely with key internal and external stakeholders including the Senior Management team, Global Health Economics and Pricing (GHEP), and the Department of Health and Ageing.

The main responsibilities in this key role include:

  • Provide strategic direction for reimbursement and pricing of products.
  • Ensure that PBAC/MSAC Submissions are completed within defined timeframes following receipt of the TGA dossier and according to Health Economics Standards.
  • Participate as a member of the Senior Management Team to review and determine policy and direction for the business.
  • Lead and motivate the Health Economics department to achieve operational excellence.
  • Provide strategic and technical input to team members to achieve successful PBAC and MSAC Submissions.
  • Approve all PBAC/MSAC Submissions.
  • Represent company at meetings with Pharmaceutical Evaluation Branch, Medical Benefits Division, PBAC members and Government officials.
  • Direct and manage pricing activities and risk sharing arrangements for new and marketed products to support products throughout their lifecycle.
  • Manage Health Economics department’s budgets and resource requirements.

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Life Sciences or Economics, and preferably a post- graduate degree, with a minimum of 10 years of related experience including 3 years of management experience.
  • Previous experience in Health Economics within a pharmaceutical or health organisation in Australia.
  • Demonstrated leadership and people management skills.
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated knowledge in pharmacoeconomics, economic analyses and design of prospective and retrospective outcomes research.
  • Excellent communication skills, including oral presentations; at ease with external customers and KOLs.
  • Ability to successfully negotiate with senior government officials.
  • Ability to initiate and maintain effective interactions with cross-functional internal customers.

Sharing our passion for pioneering products, you’ll find yourself at home here, working with like- minded people looking to make their mark.

Please apply online by 5pm EDST, Sunday, 12 Feb 2012. For more information or an informal discussion about the role, you can call Jill Genelza on +61 2 9454 9692

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Principal Statistical Programmer: Epidemiology

Location: Cologne, Germany
Closing date: 12 Feb 2012

  • Relocation paid for, 30 days holiday, 12% bonus and market leading salary.
  • EU passport holders only.
  • English speaking environment, no knowledge of German is needed.

Overview

  • Lead and support worldwide statistical programming activities for assigned project area, for epidemiological projects.
  • Function as lead statistical programmer or validation programmer with respect to all statistical programming activities for multiple epidemiological projects.
  • Set-up and oversee an epidemiological project, and provide programming support to enable delivery of high quality statistical programming work product. Generate datasets and tables, figures, listings, and documentation to support publications, ad hoc requests, and regulatory submissions.
  • Collaborate and Interface with project and clinical trials teams and other departments assigned to ensure delivery of high quality statistical programming services and work product.
  • Provide input on and ensure respect to agreed timelines for projects assigned.

Major Accountabilities

  • Lead statistical programming activities for assigned projects. Coordinate timelines and work product required to deliver high quality statistical programming services.
  • Provide a high level of effective Collaboration for statistical programming initiatives with departments within Global Data Operations, and outside Global Data Operations (Global Biostatistics, Global Health Outcomes Research, Global Medical Writing, New Medicines, Global Clinical Operations, Therapeutic Areas, Global Medical Affairs and Affiliates, Publications Management) to facilitate understanding of statistical programming services and work product.
  • Maintain knowledge and understanding of area of responsibility (pharmacoeconomics and epidemiology).
  • Program, validate, maintain, and document statistical analysis programs for epidemiological projects on the basis of the Statistical Analysis Plan or the Protocol.
  • Oversee and manage project related activities for statistical programming on epidemiological projects.,
  • Ensure that analysis datasets, tables, figures, listings, statistical output, and program documentation meet standards requirements.
  • Ensure that datasets, tables, figures, listings, and statistical outputs are produced in an efficient manner, following Global Statistical Programming procedures and standards.
  • Lead the development of specification documentation for analysis datasets, tables, figures, listings, and associated metadata for epidemiological projects.
  • Support direction, motivation, and oversight of statistical programming resources (internal and external) for timely delivery of all statistical programming deliverables. Mentor other statistical programmers as designated.
  • Support development and rollout of new standards and processes with respect to own statistical programming operations team.
  • Review Epidemiological protocols and related Statistical Analysis Plans and ensure that appropriate statistical methods are applied.

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree required.
  • Master’s Degree is an asset.
  • A degree in Biostatistics, Epidemiology or Public Health is desirable

Experience

  • At least 7+ years in Statistical Programming within the Biotechnology and/or Pharmaceutical Industry, including clinical research organizations.
  • At least 4+ years experience in a multicultural and global pharmaceutical environment.
  • At least 2 years experience within the field of Epidemiology

Specific Skills:

  • Expert SAS Software Programming skills, including expert level DATA step, SQL and macro development, Output Delivery System (ODS), to solve complex programming tasks.
  • Expert knowledge and demonstrated experiences with structured programming practices and principles.
  • Advanced knowledge of statistical and epidemiological principles, including descriptive and inferential statistical (parametric and non-parametric) methods, survival analysis, logistic regression, and multivariable model development and validation.
  • Ability to develop statistical programming tools to efficiently develop project specific analysis datasets, statistical programming systems and standard macros for efficient programming.
  • Mentor and Coach Statistical Programmers.
  • Superior communication skills to report activities, results, and processes to Managers, Heads and Directors. Includes excellent listening and comprehension skills, with the ability to feedback information received.
  • Superior Command, both verbal and written, of English.
  • Excellent leadership and collaboration skills to obtain action, consent, agreement or approval, when necessary.
  • Ability to lead, develop and obtain co-operation within team environments in an effort to facilitate open communication and team effectiveness.
  • Excellent project and time management skills.
  • Independent decision making and implementation.

Problem Solving

  • Superior level of analytical ability, exhibiting characteristics that are structured and methodical to ensure that sound, decisions are made.
  • Able to use facts, data, measurements and to have a systematic approach to provide expert levels for solving complex statistical programming tasks and problems.
  • Able to plan, perform, trouble-shoot and make decisions based on precedent, company policies, procedures, international and national regulations and Good Clinical Practice. All decisions must be weighed for strategic implications in all Global Data Operations departments and other Clinical Development Departments.
  • Mature judgment skills to work accurately and efficiently toward quality results and to create new processes and procedures, when necessary.
  • Proactive in evaluating trial and project reports to detect problematic issues.

Contact:

Jason Crawford
Jcrawford@juicegroup.com
+44 (0) 1727 867 772

permalink February 12, 2012: Programmer , Statistician

Health Economics Graduate

Location: Soborg, Denmark
Closing date: 12 Feb 2012

Apply now

The two-year programme will consist of three rotations in different parts of the Novo Nordisk organisation whilst anchored in the Health Economics skill area within Global Development. The aim of the Health Economics Graduate Programme is to develop people through extensive practical health economic work with a strong focus on competencies such as analytical skills, communication, and project management skills.

What you’ll be doing

You will be given a broad range of responsibilities and experience a variety of projects from cross-departmental project work and stakeholder management and have assignments within identification of needs, specific analyses, reporting and potential publication of major findings.

You will get a unique insight into the full global development value chain of Novo Nordisk, and you will be part of a highly skilled and motivated international working environment, with dynamic teams, each of which are providing Novo Nordisk with a competitive edge and driving state of the art drug development.

Whilst taking on a broad variety of responsibilities, you will enjoy the privilege of being part of both formal and informal graduate networks. This will allow you to broaden your learning even further, while building your opportunities and relationships across the company.

Scope of the programme

The Health Economics Graduate Programme is tailored to ensure your full personal and professional development, accelerated by prioritised training and dedicated coaching from experienced colleagues.

The programme comprises three rotations during a two-year period. The first rotation will be in the Health Economics and HTA department, HQ in Denmark. The main purpose of this rotation is an introduction to the department’s areas of responsibilities and at least one of our key projects, and to gain hands-on experience e.g. assisting experienced staff in developing health economic strategies.

In the second rotation we normally send the graduate to one of our affiliates like USA, UK, China, or other. This will give the graduate insight into health economics work from a local perspective related to use and communication of results to external stakeholders and a better understanding of the collaboration between Novo Nordisk headquarter and local markets.

The third rotation will most likely take place in Novo Nordisk headquarter in a department with ties to Health Economics. Possible areas could be Global Stakeholder Engagement or Global Marketing. This will help build your network and showcase the importance of health economics within other areas in drug development and drug commercialisation.

Requirements

You are a top M.Sc. graduate with a degree in health economics, economics, public health, pharmaceutical/medical sciences, or other relevant fields. You have an international profile and a passion for learning. You are independent, flexible and efficient with a ‘can-do’ attitude. You have a high level of understanding of the practical implications of conducting health economics research. At the cutting-edge of a highly complex and innovative industry, you’ll also need to be good at cross functional collaboration, and have the ability to communicate your great ideas well. You must be prepared to invest significant personal effort to meet the expectations and you should proactively take ownership of your areas of responsibility.

Please apply in English, and add a scanned copy of your grade sheets.

please mark your application NN60691 Health Economics Graduate

Apply by joining Novo Nordisk’s Talent Community and applying online at http://www.novonordisk-jobs.com/job/Soborg-Health-Economics-Graduate-Job/1572680/?utm_source=ihea@utm_campaign=Novo_globalhealth

Job Segments: Economics, Finance, Healthcare, Medical, Pharmaceutical, Project Manager, Public Health, Research, Science, Technology

permalink February 12, 2012: Health Economist

February 13, 2012

Research Fellow in Health Economics and Health Services Research

Location: Adelaide, SA, Australia
Reference number: 11381
Closing date: 13 February 2012

These two key positions represent an exciting opportunity to contribute to an expanding programme of health economics and health services research. It is expected that the Research Fellows will actively assist the Professor of Health Economics in the recently awarded nationally competitive National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and Australian Research Council (ARC) projects, as well as enhancing the research profile in relation to:

  • The development of health economics and health services research methods and applications in policy and practice;
  • The Excellence in Research Australia Initiative (ERA);
  • Strengthening capability in key research themes and areas of strategic priority.

The role requires experience and expertise in health technology appraisal.

  • Flinders Clinical Effectiveness (School of Medicine), Repatriation General Hospital
  • Available as a 3 year, full time appointment
  • Salary: Research Academic Level B $76,188 to $90,471
  • Plus 17% employer superannuation
  • Applications close: 11am, Monday 13 February 2012

For a confidential discussion and further information, please contact Professor Julie Ratcliffe from Health Economics, Flinders Clinical Effectiveness, School of Medicine, Flinders University. Phone: (08) 8275 2858 or Email: julie.ratcliffe.@flinders.edu.au

Full details including how to apply on-line can be found at our Jobs@Flinders website: http://www.flinders.edu.au/employment.

permalink February 13, 2012: Fellowship/Studentship

Call for Applications: Post-Doctoral Fellowships: The ACHIEVE Research Partnership: “Action for Health Equity Interventions”

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Submission Deadline: February 13, 2012
website: http://www.crich.ca/education.php

ACHIEVE is aimed to equip new researchers with the competencies necessary for closing the gap between measuring inner city health inequities and reducingthem. The program has two main foci:

  • Population Health and Health Services Interventions Research
  • Community Engagement, Partnerships, and Knowledge Translation

Information and Eligibility:

  • PhD completed within the past 3 years OR Health professional degree + Master’s level degree (Master’s degree completed within the past three years)
  • 2 year term: September, 2012 - August, 2014
  • Stipend: Based on CIHR guidelines for qualified candidates
  • Fellows are required to complete all training program components within the two years
  • 3-5 Fellows may be accepted for the 2012-2014 term
  • Fellows are required to work onsite in Toronto, Canada

Aboriginal Health Priority Placement:

Priority placement will be held for a qualified Aboriginal applicant interested in pursuing research related to urban Aboriginal Health issues. Aboriginal applicants are encouraged to self-identify within their applications, and to describe their experience with Aboriginal community engagement and Aboriginal health knowledge. Candidates will be assessed on their knowledge of Indigenous approaches to health (broadly defined), their effectiveness and experience in Aboriginal community engagement, and their capacity to participate in and benefit from the ACHIEVE curriculum.

Important Dates:

Deadline to apply: February 13, 2012
Decision announcements: May, 2012

For More Information and to apply, go to http://www.crich.ca/education.php

A Canadian Institutes of Health Research Strategic Training Initiative in Health Research

at the

CENTRE FOR RESEARCH ON INNER CITY HEALTH
Keenan Research Centre, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute,
St. Michael’s Hospital
Toronto, Canada

permalink February 13, 2012: Fellowship/Studentship , Post-Doc

February 15, 2012

Tenure-Track Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor Positions In Health Policy and Management

Location: Shanghai, China
School: Public Economics and Administration
University: Shanghai University of Finance and Economics

Positions

The School of Public Economics and Administration at the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SHUFE) invites applications for tenure-track assistant, associate, and full professor positions. We seek candidates who specialize in health policy, hospital management, health insurance or economic evaluation of medical care. Successful candidates should demonstrate active research agenda that promise to generate high-quality publications. For more information about our school, please visit the following website: http://spea.shufe.edu.cn/structure/shouye.htm.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in health policy and management or health economics, which must be received by the time of appointment. Candidates must be fluent in both Chinese and English.

Salary and Benefits

The University offers a competitive compensation package. Annual salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The starting salary for an assistant professor is around RMB 280k. Benefits include a housing allowance of RMB 240k (payable in three years); a one-time moving stipend of RMB 20k; travel reimbursement, RMB 10k/year, in the first three years; and a start-up research grant of RMB 30k/year in the first 3 years.

Application Deadline

Please have your cover letter, curriculum vitae, at least three letters of recommendation, sample publications, graduate transcripts, and teaching evaluations sent to: spea.shufe@gmail.com. To ensure full consideration, submit all materials online by February 15, 2012. Qualified candidates will be invited for an interview in March 2012.

permalink February 15, 2012: Professorship/Lectureship

February 20, 2012

Associate Director of HEOR

Location: MidAtlantic, USA

I am an executive recruiter, identifying candidates for one of our clients who is adding an Associate Director to the HEOR team. This is an outstanding opportunity to have a major impact while working with a team of well-respected experts in Health Economics and Outcomes Research. As a growing company, there is significant opportunity to be part of an organization that has a young and balanced portfolio and a strong pipeline which can lead to tremendous personal growth. Advanced degree in Health Economics or related discipline plus 3-5 years industry experience is required. To learn more about this opportunity or to be considered, please contact Sue Meier at smeier@thinkingahead.com or 800.933.4092.

permalink February 20, 2012: Directorship , Health Economics and Outcomes Research

Associate Director, Health Economics and Outcomes Research

Location: Northeast USA

I am an executive recruiter in the Life Science and Medical Device industry. One of our clients is adding an Associate Director to their global HEOR team. You will be part of the Global Product Team with in-line products to verify consistency of HEOR strategy with commercial strategy. You will ensure that economic modeling supports product launch price and complete research to support product medical and marketing goals.

An advanced degree in Health Economics or related discipline is required as well as 5-7 years of direct experience. Relocation is available. To learn more about this opportunity or to submit your CV/resume for consideration, please email Sue Meier at smeier@thinkingahead.com or call 800.933.4092.

permalink February 20, 2012: Health Economics and Outcomes Research

Assistant or Associate Professor in Health Economics: Warwick Medical School

Location: Warwick, UK
Salary in the Range:
£37,012 - £44,166 pa for Assistant Professor
£45,486 - £52,706 pa for Associate Professor
(Additional market supplement available)
Closing date: 20 February 2012

Warwick Medical School wishes to appoint an ambitious and experienced academic to develop a personal research programme in health economics at one of the UK’s leading universities. Working with the Professor of Health Economics, you will contribute to the development of high quality economic analyses in the health care context, including economic evaluations alongside large Phase III clinical trials, and further develop and broaden the portfolio of health economic research.

You will also be encouraged to collaborate with colleagues in other departments of the University of Warwick with synergistic research activities. This may include colleagues in the University’s Economics Department, which is widely regarded as one of the top University Economics Departments in the UK and Europe in terms of its teaching and research, and colleagues in the Statistics Department who specialise in medical statistics. Potential areas of collaboration with colleagues in the Economics Department include the development of new approaches to the measurement and valuation of health and well-being, and the application of econometric techniques to health survey datasets.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to an MSc module on health economics, the teaching of the subject in the undergraduate medical curriculum and play a key role in the supervision of research degree students.

You will hold a PhD in a relevant subject and will have a significant academic track record.

Click here for further details of the post in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF).

Click here for an application form.

An application form must be completed if you wish to be considered for this post.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Stavros Petrou; S.Petrou@warwick.ac.uk or 0044 2476 151124.

Minicom users can call 024 7615 0554 if they require any further help.

Please quote job vacancy reference number 34903-012.

The closing date/time for applications is midnight (British time) at the end of Monday 20 February 2012.

permalink February 20, 2012: Professorship/Lectureship

February 21, 2012

Research Fellow, Centre for Health Economics: University of York, UK

Location: York, UK
Closing date: 21 February 2012

Applications are invited for a research fellow position, to be appointed at Grade 6, within the Team for Economic Evaluation and Health Technology Assessment, based at the Centre for Health Economics (CHE) at the University of York. You will contribute to CHE’s programme in economic evaluation and health technology assessment. You will work on a range of applied and methodological projects including decision analytic modelling, statistical analysis of individual patient data, evidence synthesis and value of information analysis. This research is likely to relate to a range of funding streams including research programmes for the Department of Health and NICE (through the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR)), and project work for the NIHR.

You will hold a higher degree in Health Economics, Economics or another quantitative subject.

More details of the Centre can be found at http://www.york.ac.uk/che, and the team at http://www.york.ac.uk/che/research/teehta/.

The post is available for 2 years in the first instance.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 21 February 2012.

permalink February 21, 2012: Fellowship/Studentship , Health Technology Analyst

Lecturer in Quantitative Evaluation: London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

Location: London, UK
Closing date: 21 February 2012
Reference number: NM05

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced quantitative analyst with a background in statistics or econometrics to join a multi-disciplinary policy research unit.

The post-holder will contribute to both long and short term evaluations across a broad range of health services, public health and social care issues.

Salary is on the Academic Pathway scale Grade 7 (#41,477 - #47,502 per annum inclusive).

Applications should be made on-line via our website at: http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/

The reference for this post is NM05.

Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to jobs@lshtm.ac.uk.

The closing date for this post is 21 February 2012.

Potential applicants may contact Bob Erens (tel: 020-7927 2784; email: Bob.Erens@lshtm.ac.uk) for an informal discussion of the post.

permalink February 21, 2012: Professorship/Lectureship

February 23, 2012

Business Analyst: SXC Health Solutions Recruiting Center

Location: Lisle, Illinois, USA
Reference number: 2034

SXC Health Solutions Corp. is redefining pharmacy benefit management by providing a broad range of pharmacy spend management solutions and information technology capabilities. Our product offerings and solutions combine a wide range of PBM software applications, application service provider (ASP) processing services, and professional services designed for many of the largest organizations in the pharmaceutical supply chain, such as pharmacy benefit managers, managed care organizations, self-insured employer groups, retail pharmacy chains, and state and federal government entities.

The Business Analyst is a position that performs tasks necessary for the support of the business needs of the SXC client. These individuals must be able to analyze the business needs of the client and identify the means for fulfilling those needs within the RxClaim application. This requires developing and maintaining an excellent working relationship with the client(s) and the team, in addition to possessing an excellent understanding of the industry and the various system solutions. The person will be the liaison between the client and the SXC development team to design solutions that meet the client’s business requirements.

The Business Analyst is adept at the art of client diplomacy and team relationship building, in addition to possessing sound project management skills to apply these attributes to meet the clients’ business needs. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Embrace SXC Health Solutions’ and our client’s strategic direction, while maintaining an excellent understanding of SXC Health Solutions’ systems to further enhance our relationship with our client base.
  • Assist in product development by participating in strategic planning and system design for product redesigns and major product enhancements.
  • Meet weekly with product teams to keep updated with new software in development. Participate in client User Group meetings.
  • Understand the role of the system in the big picture and provides ideas and recommendations regarding the evolution of the system.
  • Provide resolution for SXC Health Solutions’ external client by investigation of client requests for enhancements and determination of solutions including system design and specification development.
  • Respond to client’s questions and influence them regarding current and potential system inputs, processes, and outputs.
  • Negotiate plans, time frames and trade-offs while ensuring client understands the final results of the project.
  • Define user requirements and create design specifications.
  • Maintain an ongoing knowledge of clients’ business.
  • Assist in client product implementation.

  • Must have excellent analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills, as well as a strong background in pharmacy claims processing and the managed care industry. Prefer experience working within the PBM market, with understanding of pharmacy benefit plan structures, NCPDP standards, HIPAA regulations.

  • Must understand the work flow of pharmacy claim processing, including Enrollment, Drug Utilization Review, Adjudication, Pricing, Payments/Billing, and, other features resident in a pharmacy benefit system
  • Strong business knowledge of Pharmacy Benefit Systems and Drug benefit plan administration.
  • Ability to review deliverables with external and internal users.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, management and technical associates
  • Ability to write reports and business correspondence
  • Experience with various software products
  • Excellent organizational, communication and analytical skills

APPLY

permalink February 23, 2012: Analyst

PBM Operations Project Manager: SXC Health Solutions Recruiting Center

Location: Lisle, Illinois, USA
Reference number: 1923

The PBM Operations Project Manager is responsible for the overall planning, direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Job Functions

  • lead the planning and implementation of projects
  • facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables
  • define project tasks and resource requirements
  • develop full scale project plans
  • assemble and coordinate project staff
  • manage project budget
  • manage project resource allocation
  • lead risk mitigation for projects
  • plan and schedule project timelines
  • track project deliverables using appropriate tools
  • provide direction and support to project team
  • incorporate quality assurance best practices
  • constantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders
  • present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions
  • implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs
  • perform project evaluations and assessment of results
  • develop and maintain a flexible project management methodology

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • critical thinking and problem solving skills
  • planning and organizing
  • decision-making
  • communication skills
  • influencing and leading
  • delegation
  • team work
  • negotiation
  • conflict management
  • adaptability
  • stress tolerance

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree or (additional equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of education)
  • 5 or more years qualification in project management or equivalent
  • Demonstrable knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management
  • PMP Certification, or eligible to take PMI PMP exam
  • proven experience in people management
  • proven experience in strategic planningproven experience in risk management
  • proven experience in change management
  • proficient in project management software

APPLY

permalink February 23, 2012: Project Leader

Regional Business Manager: SXC Health Solutions Recruiting Center

Location: Remote, Illinois, USA
Reference number: 1984

The Regional Business Manager is responsible for an assigned territory ensuring maximum penetration of HBS products.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Analyze territory to determine where penetration is sub-standard and develop action plans with Director, Sales and Marketing.
  • Initiate outbound calls to new and existing accounts to influence customers and prospects to purchase HBS system.
  • Manage and maintain a detailed pipeline of perspective business and maintain a database of customers through documentation of activity.
  • Develop leads, deliver benefit statements, handle objections and record statistics on each outbound call.
  • Demonstrate persistence, overcome obstacles and strive to improve skills and achieve goals.
  • Present key selling points/features and benefits while focusing the message on customer needs and expectations.
  • Consistently move the customer or prospect toward commitment and close sales that exceed customer expectations.
  • Travel to client sites as needed.
  • Complete special projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Outstanding oral and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with customers and other departments.
  • Acute attention to detail.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure.
  • Exhibit a high level of motivation.
  • Act as a team player with the ability to self-direct.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn quickly - will be required to demonstrate the core software products within 18 months of employment date.

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required, Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or a related field preferred.
  • A minimum of three years of software sales experience.
  • Pharmacy and/or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
  • This is a remote position

APPLY

permalink February 23, 2012: Manager

Consultant: Simon-Kucher and Partners

Location: Cambridge, Mssachussetts, USA
Field: Pharmaceutical Strategy and Marketing Consulting

About You

We are looking for outstanding candidates to support the growth of our global Life Sciences division. You have demonstrated high academic achievement, leadership, and communication skills at a top institution. You have a high interest in consulting, especially strategy, marketing, and pricing, as well as have experience in quantitative analysis.

You also possess the following qualities that will contribute to our success and the success of our clients:

Problem solving skills: You effectively combine analytical skills with business acumen to structure problems, deliver solutions and communicate insights.

Entrepreneurial spirit: You are a self-starter and a finisher. You enjoy contributing to the growth of an organization. You show commitment to the success of your team.

Drive: You set ambitious goals for yourself. You are energetic, enjoy a fast pace environment and thrive in taking on responsibility.

Background: You have an established interest in the pharmaceuticals and biotech industry through experience or course work in pharmacoeconomics, outcomes research, epidemiology, biology, chemistry, health policy, or biostatistics.

About Simon-Kucher and Partners (SKP)

Over the last 25, years Simon-Kucher and Partners has helped more than 100 of the Global Fortune 500 companies address their strategic and marketing challenges. We are regarded as the world’s leading pricing advisor and thought leader. We focus on Smart Profit GrowthSM by helping clients grow their top-line.

Globalization is a core element of our goals and strategy. Today we are an international and multilingual team of over 550 full-time consultants from diverse academic and professional backgrounds in 23 offices across the US, Europe and Asia Pacific.

About SKP’s Life Sciences Division

Life Sciences is one of our leading industry practices. In the US we operate out of Cambridge, Silicon Valley (Mountain View), and New York. We have advised 24 of the top 25 pharmaceutical companies, top 5 biotechnology companies, and 15 of the 20 largest medical device and diagnostics companies. We have developed strategies for 6 of the 10 worlds’ best-selling drugs. Roughly 75% of our projects have an international component.

Our core competencies include:

  • Pricing and reimbursement
  • Product launch strategies
  • Product development strategies
  • Market opportunity assessments and due diligence

How to Apply

Interested candidates should fill out the official application at http://www.simon-kucher.com/applynow

Please attach all required documentation as incomplete applications will not be reviewed:

  • Cover Letter
  • Work authorization status
  • Preferred start date
  • Office preference
  • Resume
  • Standardized test scores
  • Foreign language skills and level of fluency
  • Unofficial transcript

If you would like to learn more about us, please visit http://www.simon-kucher.com/ls

permalink February 23, 2012: Consultant/Advisor

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