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May 3, 2006
Pharmacoeconomist / Phamacoeconomic Analyst: Brogan Inc.
Location: Ottawa (Kanata), Ontario, Canada
Ref #:PE0306
Brogan Inc., a renowned health care data, research and consulting firm based in Ottawa, is looking for a competent pharmacoeconomist to join its Health Economics team to undertake pharmacoeconomic evaluation, systematic reviews/meta-analysis and outcomes research.
Job Description
The candidate will be responsible for the following activities:
- Gather and synthesize clinical and economic information pertaining to clinical trials, outcomes research and health economic evaluation from both published and unpublished sources and conduct systematic review of literature;
- Develop pharmacoeconomic models using TreeAge Data Pro(R) or Crystal Ball(R), analyze outcome and cost data, conduct sensitivity analyses (One-way, Two-way, Monte Carlo Simulation), and write reports;
- Prepare project proposals and expressions of interest for new and existing business development opportunities; and
- Participate in weekly meetings and work within a team environment.
Essential Qualifications
The candidate must possess the following qualifications:
- A minimum of a graduate degree, or equivalent with a combination of education and experience, in health economics, economics, statistics, or mathematics, with some coursework/training in epidemiology or health services research;
- A minimum of two years of hands-on training in conducting pharmacoeconomic evaluation and systematic review/meta-analysis of literature using standard healthcare decision tools, e.g., TreeAge Data Pro(R), Crystal Ball(R), Risk(R) or Arena(R);
- Knowledge of methodologies for the economic evaluation of pharmaceuticals and devices;
- Ability to understand, express and apply evaluation concepts and methods and to develop indicators and outcome measures;
- Excellent writing and communication skills;
- Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team environment, as well as independently; and
- Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Desirable Qualifications
- Some pharmaceutical policy development experience;
- A clear knowledge of the Canadian healthcare setting and priorities; and
- Previous working experience in a pharmaceutical company, consulting firm or in a healthcare research institute.
Brogan Inc. offers a competitive salary and benefits package that will be commensurate with the skill level and experience of the successful candidate. This position is located in Ottawa (Kanata), Canada.
There are tremendous opportunities for career advancement for those individuals with strong analytical skills and business savvy, and who demonstrate performance beyond normal expectations.
Please send your resume MS Word or text format to: pe0306@broganinc.com
We thank all interested applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
