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March
Senior Reseacher / Health Economist: i3 Innovus
Location: Eden Prairie, Minnesota; Reston, Virginia; Santa Monica; San Francisco; or San Diego, California, USA
i3 Innovus, a division of Ingenix, provides a scientific view of the marketplace, giving an expert perspective to help pharmaceutical companies make smart decisions about their products. With recognized experience in health economics and outcomes, data analysis, and strategic consulting, i3 Innovus delivers the scientific evidence that helps products success in the real world. As a division of Ingenix, which is a UnitedHealth Group company, i3 Innovus is part of a worldwide health care service organization that uses innovation, integrity, and commitment to prepare for the future.
Apply your research and analysis experience to this senior-level position with our fast-paced team. While focused on health economics and outcomes research studies, you would enjoy unmatched visibility, variety and advancement potential with a Fortune 100 healthcare leader.
Major Responsibilities
- Provide scientific leadership and project management on outcomes research and health economic studies
- Conduct or oversee econometric/statistical analyses
- Disseminate study results via manuscripts, reports, and conference presentations
- Manage client relationships
- Manage study budgets and timelines
- Provide internal review of deliverables including proposals, reports, manuscripts
Requirements
- Demonstrated applied econometric experience is strongly desired
- Doctoral degree in health services research (HSR), health economics, or related field; or a master’s degree plus two years of research experience
- A minimum of two years experience with SAS, STATA, or other analytic software.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are required
- Experience with health care claims data preferred
- Additional degree in statistics a plus but not required
UnitedHealth Group offers a full range of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision, as well as a matching 401k and an employee stock purchase plan.
If you are interested in growing professionally within an innovative, highly respected organization, we invite you to explore this excellent growth opportunity!
Please apply at: http://unitedhealthgroup.com/careers to requisition number 199708 – Senior Researcher.
March 1, 2008: Health Economist , Researcher/Co-ordinator
March
Project Leader: i3 Innovus
Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada
i3 Innovus provides a scientific view of the marketplace to help pharmaceutical companies make smart decisions about their products. With recognized experts in health economics and outcomes research, data analysis, and strategic consulting, i3 Innovus delivers the scientific evidence that helps products succeed in the real world. As a UnitedHealth Group company, i3 Innovus is part of a worldwide health care service organization that uses innovation, integrity and commitment to prepare for the future. It’s a rare combination for success that only a career with i3 can provide.
Prepare for your future with us!
Through growth and expansion, we currently require:
Project Leader, Burlington, Ontario
The Project Leader will be involved in all aspects of research activities contracted by i3 Innovus. This includes designing, implementing and managing health economic and outcomes research projects, conducting analyses and preparing study reports and manuscripts. The Project Leader will be responsible for leading project team staff and managing research activities with customers.
Additional duties include: preparation and quality assurance of study deliverables, contribution to business development, project resourcing, tracking, forecasting and billing. Requirements Post graduate degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience. Training and/or experience in the health care delivery field, health economics and/or outcomes research and experience with the following software as appropriate: statistical, database, decision support, graphics and text processing. If you are interested in growing professionally within an innovative, quality driven, leading organization, we invite you to send us your CV!
UnitedHealth Group offers a full range of comprehensive benefits.
Please submit your CV online at http://www.i3careers.com/ - requisition # 193156
Visit us online at http://www.i3innovus.com/
We thank all candidates. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
March
Director of Reimbursement (Europe)
Location: Ireland
This is a key new position for my client who is looking to develop their HE&OR department. You would be responsible for providing specific strategic recommendations for the EU and Rest of the World. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the EU Healthcare systems and be able to develop a KOL network.
Main duties
- Prepare Strategic reimbursement initiative recommendations for all my client’s biotech products
- Where appropriate build and manage a highly effective field based Regional Management team
- Work closely with Medical Affairs, marketing, legal teams and with government and policy departments
- Develop proactive strategies for relationships with key public entities and private payers policy decision makers in European regions and Rest of World
- Coordinates external reimbursement consulting project efforts
- Collaborates with EU product managers to identify needs and opportunities for outcomes research and pharmacoeconomics data
- Work with health economist to identify research that informs and supports the value propositions of my client’s products
Skills and abilities
- Background in working with in Reimbursement in pharmaceutical or consultancy organisations
- An understanding of the impact of policy and political influences on policy coverage decisions
- The ability to demonstrate knowledge in coverage, coding and reimbursement methodologies
- Excellent communication skills including listening, writing and presenting.
Please click to the following link to find out more information http://www.hayspharma.com/jobs/search-results/1
Any queries please contact Simon Rose on +44 (0) 207 922 7155 (Direct Line) or email simon.rose@hayspharma.com. For online Information: http://www.hayspharma.com. If interested please send your CV to the above address. At Hays Pharma we have Health Economic and Outcomes Research positions at all level throughout Europe.
Market Access Manager
Location: Berkshire, England, UK
This role is working for a Top 5 Pharma based in the Home Counties. An opportunity has arisen to join this outstanding team in the newly created role of Market Access Manager. As part of the Management Team this role will report directly into the Country Director and will help to shape their business and sustain profitable success in a constantly changing Health Care Environment.
Role Responsibilities will include:
- Horizon scanning for opportunities within the healthcare environment.
- Provision and selection of alternate funding options.
- Work with Health Economic Data to fully justify the high value proposition of my clients portfolio.
- Managing relationships and a national pricing structure for Trusts, Hubs and Buying Groups.
- Working with specialist groups to ensure sufficient funding through payment by results.
- Working with Shared Service to ensure a co-ordinated approach to the tendering process and contract pricing.
- Regular updates to Management team and training of national team on national and regional platform.
The successful applicant will be expected to:
- Manage and analyse complexity of data, communicating results in a digestible format.
- Use initiative, innovation and the implementation of strategic marketing plans to move the business forward.
- Identify customer and patient valued business opportunities.
- Have a strong competence in developing commercial arguments for clinical and non-clinically based customers.
- Contribute to the development of the Business Plans.
- Work with the Sales Force to ensure they have the skills in selling the value proposition through the appropriate training.
- Understand financial impact on decision-making processes.
Experience and Qualities Preferred:
- First class communication and negotiation skills.
- Highly skilled at creating and maintaining relationships with Key Opinion Leaders.
- Clear evidence of ability to analyse and understand financial and business data to aid decision-making.
- Trained to apply to advanced degree software package skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Demonstrable ability to work through others to achieve success.
Please click to the following link to find out more information http://www.hayspharma.com/jobs/search-results/1
Any queries please contact Simon Rose on +44 (0) 207 922 7155 (Direct Line) or email simon.rose@hayspharma.com. For online Information: http://www.hayspharma.com. If interested please send your CV to the above address. At Hays Pharma we have Health Economic and Outcomes Research positions at all level throughout Europe.
March
Director Health Economic and Outcomes Research
Location: EU
My client is large US based consultancy with an internationally reputation for excellence. They are looking for a Director of Health Economics and Outcomes Research to spearhead their European operation for any EU location. This role reports to the VP in the US office and has the potential to be able to build a team throughout Europe.
The role main focus will be to provide insight in current and new studies. You will also be in charge of protocols, budgets, research plans and mentoring. You will also be responsible for:
- Generate abstract/publication ideas, develop and/or review draft abstracts,
- Work in collaboration with other US and European staff to meet project objectives, timelines, and budget,
- Interact with European clients regarding health economic and outcomes research strategies for labelling and reimbursement.
Candidate Requirements:
- Advanced degree,
- A background in Pharma or consultancy,
- Strong report writing and presentation skills,
- International travelling.
Please click to the following link to find out more information http://www.hayspharma.com/jobs/search-results/1
Any queries please contact Simon Rose on +44 (0) 207 922 7155 (Direct Line) or email simon.rose@hayspharma.com. For online Information: http://www.hayspharma.com/. If interested please send your CV to the above address. At Hays Pharma we have Health Economic and Outcomes Research positions at all level throughout Europe.
March
Senior Director of Pharmacoeconomics
Location: Ireland
My client is a large global biotech that focus’s on Neuroscience. Due to a large pipeline and relocation, they have senior positions in the HE&OR department. The primary function of this position will be to provide pharmacoeconomics expertise to maximize the revenue of my client’s products. You will develop, implement and manage a pharmacoeconomics research strategy in support of the company’s European product objectives.
The role will work in collaboration with appropriate departments in developing and executing pharmacoeconomic initiatives to expand the use and reimbursement of products. You will also work closely with the Reimbursement team and the Sales and Marketing department to develop pharmacoeconomically sound advertising, promotional and educational materials for use with both external customers.
Key responsibilities
- Assign work and provide training to employees.
- Participate in hiring and salary decisions, and assist in managing employee performance.
- Create a work environment aligned with the company values.
- Communicate business objectives, coach and develops employees, and provide motivating work environment.
- Manage employee performance and conduct annual performance appraisal.
- Strong commercial orientation and be an effective communicator, especially with senior/executive management, external payor groups.
- A track record of successfully influencing product reimbursement is required.
- Must be a critical and creative thinker who possesses strong project management capabilities.
- Exhibits excellent strategic thinking, including the ability to help define the future and make the appropriate economic and business decisions to get there.
Qualifications
- Advanced degree
- The ideal candidate will have an understanding of the economic drivers and marketing dynamics associated with the successful launch of hospital-based, specialty pharmaceutical products. In addition, this person must understand the competitive economic dynamics of the biopharmaceutical industry in Europe, as well as other major markets around the world.
Travel required: 10-20 %
Please click to the following link to find out more information http://www.hayspharma.com/jobs/search-results/1
Any queries please contact Simon Rose on +44 (0) 207 922 7155 (Direct Line) or email simon.rose@hayspharma.com. For online Information: http://www.hayspharma.com. If interested please send your CV to the above address. At Hays Pharma we have Health Economic and Outcomes Research positions at all level throughout Europe.
March
Senior Health Economist: Genentech
Location: San Francisco, California, USA
For more than 30 years, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry, using human genetic information to develop novel medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. Today, Genentech is among the world’s leading biotech companies, with multiple therapies on the market for cancer and other serious medical conditions. Please take this opportunity to learn about Genentech, where we believe that our employees are our most important asset.
The following opportunity exists in our South San Francisco, CA headquarters:
Senior Health Economist
Responsibilities: The Senior Health Economist will provide primary HE expertise for multiple projects within specific therapeutic areas. Responsibilities will include collaboration with Clinical and Commercial project teams to identify, develop and implement health outcome strategies that support pre- and post-marketing products. The Senior Health Economist will be involved in pricing and lifecycle planning of products as well as assessments of products being considered for development.
Requirements: An advanced degree in Health Services Research, Economics or Decision Analysis (or related disciplines) is preferred with a minimum of 2-3 years of professional experience conducting pharmacoeconomic, health economic or outcomes research. Relevant industry experience is strongly preferred. The candidate must have familiarity and experience with the development and implementation of research strategies as well as the ability to disseminate information and results from randomized, controlled trials to real world settings and customers. A strong understanding of research methodology and statistics, as well as demonstrated technical writing and presentation skills are required. Excellent presentation skills, both internally (within Genentech) and externally at scientific symposia, as well as publication in peer-reviewed journals is strongly encouraged.
Genentech is dedicated to fostering an environment that is inclusive and encourages diversity of thought, style, skills and perspective. To learn more about our current opportunities, please visit: http://careers.gene.com/ and reference Req. #1000021040. Please use “Web – Healtheconomics.org” when a “source” is requested.
Genentech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
March 12, 2008: Health Economist
Pricing & Reimbursement Manager - Corporate Pricing & Reimbursement, Global Outcomes Risk & Market Access: Lundbeck
Location: Paris, France
Lundbeck is a Danish international pharmaceutical company specialised in psychiatry and neurology. The corporate pricing & reimbursement department situated in Paris evaluates and defines pricing strategies for the company’s products worldwide, prepare documentation and provide support to the marketing affiliates in implementing the strategies. We are looking for a Pricing & Reimbursement Manager, who will be based in Paris.
Your job:
You will be part of a team that develops global pricing strategies for all our products and monitors prices developments worldwide. You will participate in our management of prices, deliver state of the art pricing analysis and establish close links with affiliates and corporate functions.
The global environment for pricing and reimbursement is changing rapidly. You will understand these changes impact on our business and setting of prices and you will help us in gaining access to markets with strategies for demonstrating the value of our products to payers and authorities. Due to the international missions some traveling is a part of the job.
Your qualifications:
- You hold a degree in medicine, pharmacy, science or health economics
- You have experience in a similar position or in one or several of the following fields in the pharmaceutical industry: preparation of pricing dossiers, health economic evaluation, market research, financial modeling, epidemiology
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to work across disciplines and with people of different cultural backgrounds
- You have a proactive personality with a strong commitment to the daily challenges
- Good communication skills in English are a must. Another European language is a plus.
Further information and applications: Please contact Mondher TOUMI, Vice president Economics & Pricing on phone + 33 1 53 67 42 78; pricingdept@lundbeck.com
March
Senior Health Economist (UK Based)
Location: UK
Background: My client is a global Pharmaceutical company which is dedicated to the discovery and development and marketing of pharmaceutical products, as part of their continued development they now wish to appoint an experienced Health Economist. This is an outstanding opportunity for advancement within one of the world leading Pharmaceutical companies.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop health economic strategies
- Produce health technology assessments to support market access
- Plan and implement projects and submissions to customers
- Develop new research methods for projects
- Effectively manage relationships with external consultancies working on projects and publications
- Provide input to clinical trial design, and analyse resource use data
Experience / Qualifications
- Relevant degree in Health / Economics
- Experience of applied health economics in either the pharmaceutical industry, or a contract organisation
- Experience in modelling and methods of economic evaluation
- Pro active with the ability to manage own portfolio
- Responsible for making health technology submissions
- Understanding of the NHS, and customer needs for value demonstration
Please note that only candidates with the right to live and work in the UK can be considered for this role.
Additional Information
A full job description is available upon application.
I recruit specifically within the Pharmacoeconomics 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
http://www.barringtonjames.com/
March 14, 2008: Health Economist
March
Health Outcomes Advisor (UK Based)
Location: UK
Background: My client is a global Pharmaceutical research based company dedicated to delivering pharmaceutical healthcare and solutions. As part of their continued development they are looking to appoint an experienced Health Outcomes Advisor.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide health economic tools, models, information and communication during development and launch of products
- Review Health Outcomes programs and develop strategies for implementation
- Represent the Health Outcomes team on cross functional Marketing and Medical branding teams
- Develop scientific communication and Health Outcome studies to implement to external consultancies and contractors.
- Delivering Health Outcomes data to the NHS
Experience / Qualifications
- Previous Health Economics or Health Outcomes experience and ability to apply process and principles
- Post graduate qualification in Health Economics (or studied a strong element of Health Economics within an alternative qualification)
- Technical knowledge of health economic evaluation
- Previous experience in NICE submissions
- Good understanding of Economic modelling.
- Please note that only candidates with the right to live and work in the UK can be considered for this role.
Additional Information
A full job description is available upon application.
I recruit specifically within the Pharmacoeconomics 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
http://www.barringtonjames.com/
March 15, 2008: Consultant/Advisor
March
Global Health Outcomes Manager (UK Based)
Location: UK
Background: My client is a global Pharmaceutical company which is dedicated to the discovery, development and marketing of pharmaceutical products, as part of their continued development they now wish to appoint an experienced Health Outcomes Manager. This is an outstanding opportunity for advancement within one of the world leading Pharmaceutical companies.
Key Responsibilities
- To secure pricing, reimbursement and access within the Global market
- Develop Health Outcome strategies to support products during development and launch
- Manage and develop relationships within relevant matrix bodies
- To ensure that Health Outcome information is provided accurately to support internal decision making.
- Implement the funding principles and effectively drive the budget building process for projects with relevant sponsors
- Represent the company at external seminars and forums
Experience / Qualifications
- PhamrD, MSc, PhD, MD, MPH
- Understanding and technical ability within Health Economics or a related field
- High level strategic and communication skills
- Business knowledge and project management experience within the Pharmaceutical industry
- Knowledge of application of Health Outcomes research
- Experience within Oncology is desirable
Please note that only candidates with the right to live and work in the UK can be considered for this role.
Additional Information
A full job description is available upon application.
I recruit specifically within the Pharmacoeconomics 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
http://www.barringtonjames.com/
March
Associate Director – Pharmacoeconomics (Europe)
Location: Europe
Background: My client is a leading Pharmaceutical company focusing on Health Economics, Patient Reported Outcomes Research and Data Analysis. We are currently seeking experienced candidates for the position of an Associate Director/Director of Health Economics and Outcomes Research to be based in any of our clients European Offices.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee key Health Economic projects throughout Europe
- Liaise with European clients regarding health economic and outcomes research strategies for labeling and reimbursement.
- Lead and develop a team of Health Economists and Outcomes Research Advisors
- Work alongside European divisions to meet project objectives, timelines and budget
- Represent company at conferences / meetings etc
Experience / Qualifications
- An advanced degree in health economics, outcomes research, health services research, pharmacy, medicine or allied science, epidemiology, or biostatistics.
- Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and delegate tasks when appropriate,
- Have a broad knowledge of health services research, health policy, and health care consulting,
- Strong leadership qualities with an interest in helping others to succeed.
- The position requires strong conceptual, quantitative, writing and verbal skills, including the ability to interact positively with clients and staff at all levels.
- Candidates must be willing to other European offices
Additional Information: A full job description is available upon application.
I recruit specifically within Pharmacoeconomics 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
http://www.barringtonjames.com/
March
Professorship of Management (Health Services Management): Ludwigs-Maximilians-Universität (LMU), Munich School of Management
Location: Munich, Germany
Closing date: 28 March 2008
Ludwigs-Maximilians-Universität (LMU), Munich School of Management, one of Germany’s leading institutions for education and research in the field of management and economics is inviting applications for a
Professorship of Management, in particular Health Services Management
(W 2) for 6 years / tenure track
This position is part of the “Munich Center of Health Sciences“, a new research center which has been created by the LMUinnovativ programme. The professorship shall include the management and establishment of a research unit, especially dealing with the management of health care providers and the management of health care for chronic diseases, at the Helmholtz Center Munich, German Research Center for Environmental Health. In teaching and education, contributions to the Bachelor and Master programs in management are expected.
Candidates must have completed a PhD with distinction and further outstanding research. Initially, candidates will be employed in a civil-servant position limited to six years. Tenure can be granted after three years after positive evaluations and matching the legal requirements. Only in special cases, corresponding with outstanding qualifications, immediate tenure could be granted.
A candidate should not be older than 52 years when being appointed.
LMU seeks to increase the number of female faculty and encourages female candidates to apply. The university is an equal opportunity employer, and handicapped candidates with comparable qualifications will be preferred. LMU also offers support to couples seeking double-carrier perspectives.
Candidates should send their curriculum vitae, list of publications, certificates and other documents with an application letter describing their motivation and perspectives before March 28, 2008 to:
Prof. Dr. Dr. Manuel R. Theisen,
Dean, Munich School of Management, LMU,
Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1,
D-80539 Munich, Germany
March 28, 2008: Professorship/Lectureship
Professor of Health Technology Assessment: Department of Economics, National University of Ireland, Galway
Location: Galway, Ireland
Closing date: 28 March 2008
The National University of Ireland, Galway seeks to appoint a Professor of Health Technology Assessment within the Department of Economics. The individual appointed will have a proven track record in Health Technology Assessment and/or Health Economic Evaluation and will be expected to form and lead an active research group in Health Technology Assessment. The individual will be expected to collaborate with health and medical researchers across the university. The new appointment will make a contribution to the Department’s teaching in the broad area of health economics. He/she should also make a contribution to various teaching programmes in other Departments that require a health economics input.
The successful candidate must have a PhD or equivalent in Health Economics or a related quantitative discipline of evaluative health services research. S/he must have a strong track record in generating peer reviewed funding and should have a strong publication record in leading economics and/or health journals. S/he will be expected to initiate new postgraduate programmes in health economics or related areas and to supervise PhD students. The successful candidate will also be expected to forge strong research links with statutory agencies such as the Health and Information Authority (HIQA). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
Salary: 112,324euro x 7 = 143,194 euro p.a.
For informal inquiries and further information please contact the Head of the Department of Economics, Brendan Kennelly; Email: brendan.kennelly@nuigalway.ie; Tel. 353 91 493094.
Further information on the above posts is available from the Human Resources website:
http://www.nuigalway.ie/vacancies
Human Resources Office,
NUI Galway,
Galway.
Tel. 353 91 492151
Email: hr@nuigalway.ie
National University of Ireland, Galway is an equal opportunities employer.
March 28, 2008: Professorship/Lectureship
March
Health Economists - Research and Consultancy: Office of Health Economics (OHE)
Location: UK
Closing date: 31 March 2008
Salary negotiable in range £50,000-£65,000 for senior post and £30,000-£40,000 for other post
The Office of Health Economics (OHE) wishes to recruit two well qualified, highly motivated and energetic health economists to contribute to all three of the OHE’s core activities:
- peer-reviewed research
- consultancy
- advising the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Both health economists will undertake and present economic and policy analyses. They will be expected to keep up to date with developments in the area of health technology assessment (HTA), in terms of methodology and its practical use. The scope is both UK and international. One of the posts will be at a senior level. The senior economist will take an active role in winning research and consultancy funding for the OHE. The OHE offers flexible working arrangements.
Applicants should have:
- a good first degree, preferably in economics;
- a postgraduate qualification and practical experience in health economics;
- understanding of the economics of medicines: their research and development, production, sale, regulation, prescription and use;
- demonstrable ability to write and deliver clearly argued analyses within tight deadlines.
In addition, the senior economist must have demonstrable experience of selling research and/or consultancy.
The OHE is a London based economic research and consultancy organisation, founded in 1962 by the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry to provide advice on the economics and policy of: the pharmaceutical industry; health care systems; and the evaluation of medicines and other health technologies.
For further details please contact Claire Devaney at the OHE, 12 Whitehall, London, SW1A 2DY, UK; e-mail cdevaney@ohe.org or telephone +44 (0)20 7747 8855
Applications must be received by Monday 31st March 2008. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held in London on Monday 14th April 2008.