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October 22, 2008
Senior Health Economics Associate
Location: various locations in Europe
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior health economics associate based in Europe. The main responsibilities involve providing expertise and consultancy in the fields Outcomes Research (OR), including Health Economics and Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL). Support and scientifically lead project activities in the above fields.
Responsibilities
- Provides OR consultancy input e.g. with regard to international health systems, unit costs, analyses, modelling, data management, scientific dissemination, reimbursement strategies, study designs, etc.
- Performs OR-specific tasks from study design development to dissemination
- Develops study documents including protocol, report and publications
- Performs literature research and meta-analyses
- Provides scientific input in the development of CRFs/DRFs/questionnaires, with regard to collection of health outcomes data, and other study material as applicable
- Develops concepts for decision analytic models (decision trees, markov models, simulations)
- Develops HTAs and reimbursement dossiers
- May perform analytic tasks depending on background, training and experience, using appropriate software tools, such as decision modelling, statistical analyses, including data management, etc.
- Provides expertise and develops concepts for assignment of unit cost data
- Performs aggregation of results and dissemination of results to appropriate audiences
- May perform tasks of a Health Economics Associate or a Senior Inhouse CRA such as site initiation, site management and monitoring activities, patient interviews, interaction with field-based monitors, etc.
- May be a Project Responsible Person (PRP) for local or usually smaller projects, for larger projects, may fulfil a role supporting the PL in project management activities.
- May take over Project Leader responsibility in specific cases.
- Develops new business opportunities whenever possible (e.g., while in attendance at professional conferences/seminars); participates in new business development activities including participation at client presentations.
- Participates in the orientation for and training of new employees.
- Fulfils additional roles for Late Phase specific tasks in Late Phase studies
- Contributes to overall objectives and long-range goals
- Other duties and assignments as requested for the overall performance of the Late Phase Brand and company.
Experience Required:
Education: BS/BA, RN, Masters or equivalent; graduate degree and PhD preferred.
Candidate should have several years relevant experience and have demonstrated relevant scientific background in Outcomes Research or related fields. Knowledge of GCP, GEP and of applicable regulatory requirements for Late Phase is required.
Previous experience in conducting studies in a hospital setting, pharmaceutical company, or CRO is preferred. Experience or education indicating a sound basic knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with organizational, record retention, time management, customer service, and interpersonal skills. Excellent decision making and creative problem solving skills. Knowledge and understanding of clinical research methodology, including study design and methodology, analysis, development of protocols, reports and publications. Good command of written and spoken English language.
Ability to develop, organize, and manage multiple tasks. Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required and process visit reports and expense reports effectively. Ability to work independently. Proficient in the use of computer and software systems. Ability to understand, interpret, and explain complex medical details
Demonstrated knowledge and a clear understanding of the overall drug development process. Experience with most steps in a Late Phase project. Stelfox operates on a very simple maxim:
Find out what people want and give it to them.
The primary focus of each Stelfox consultant is to cultivate a relationship with both client and candidate based on professionalism, speed and accuracy. The latter being the obvious competitive advantage offered by Stelfox afforded through the knowledge and experience of each individual consultant.
The Stelfox team know exactly what type of individuals and skillset each of our clients repeatedly look for.
Please contact Ann-Sofie Brandt for details of this or any other opportunities on 01273-727-930 or ann-sofie@stelfoxuk.com
