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November 18, 2008
Head of Health Economics and Outcomes Research, United Kingdom
Location: UK
Job Description: A vacancy has arisen to lead the strategically important Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HE & OR) Team in General Medicines. This portfolio has a broad reach and includes new therapies. In this role you will be responsible for a team that delivers compelling value propositions to payors at a national, regional and local level including NIC.E and SMC
Minimum requirements: This role reports directly to the Head of Market Access, and the successful applicant would have the potential to be a successor to the Head of Market Access.
This key role requires:
- Significant industry experience, the majority spent health economics related role.
- Proven leadership capability
- A true team player
- Excellent influencing and networking skills
- A proven ability to strategically plan and drive operational excellence
- Experience at working and delivering results with payor organisations
- An understanding of the UK health system and key payor influencers
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 skill set 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
November 2008: Health Economist , Manager
Outcomes Research Manager (UK Based) (6 Month Contract)
Location: UK
Background
My client is a global Pharmaceutical research based company dedicated to delivering pharmaceutical healthcare and solutions. They are currently looking to appoint an experienced Outcomes Research Manager on a 6 month contract with the possibility of an extension.
Requirements
- Experience of outcomes research in a healthcare environment
- Advanced degree (doctorate or master) in health services research, public health, health economics or similar
- Hands on knowledge and technical proficiency in the evaluation of healthcare interventions including quality of life research and budget impact and cost effectiveness modeling
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience
- Ability to influence and negotiate at all levels
- Excellent project management skills, including planning, prioritisation and multi-tasking
- Ability to work cross functionally with both internal and external networks
- Commercial awareness and strong customer focus.
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 bpugh@barringtonjames.com
I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Ben Pugh
Specialist Consultant ~ Pharmacoeconomics
+ 44 (0)1293 77 66 44 http://www.barringtonjames.com/
Public Policy Researcher / Economist: The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI)
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) has several openings for PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSTS and ECONOMISTS at the M.A. and Ph.D. levels in health economics, health policy, and public policy. WCRI researchers work on a wide range of empirical studies—for example, interstate variations in medical practice patterns, healthcare reimbursement, patient outcomes assessment, and public program evaluation. WCRI researchers have access to a unique database that includes over 30 million episodes of disability, and patient outcomes data from nearly 10,000 interviews. WCRI researchers publish in the WCRI peer-reviewed monograph series, and may also publish in academic journals. WCRI researchers present their findings at interactive briefings with stakeholders in state workers’ compensation systems, including with senior level members of the state agencies responsible for these systems. WCRI researchers also may present findings at academic conferences.
WCRI, a nonpartisan, member-supported nonprofit, is internationally recognized as the leading public policy research organization on workers’ compensation issues—important public programs that provide heath care and income benefits to injured workers. Each year, nearly 10 percent of employed workers sustain such injuries, and the costs to employers total about $60 billion. WCRI studies are routinely used by public officials, business, labor and the media to understand system performance and shape legislative and administrative changes. WCRI has the unmatched capability of monitoring the impact of workers’ compensation reforms not just on costs, but also on outcomes for injured workers.
Applicants should have demonstrated research skills, a strong interest in empirical research applied to public policy issues, the ability to explain technical research results to non-technical audiences, and excellent written and oral communication skills. WCRI offers competitive salary and benefits packages.
Applications should be submitted to Personnel, WCRI, 955 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA, 02139—or to personnel@wcrinet.org. Please submit a cover letter, vita, and research paper. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
November 2008: Researcher/Co-ordinator
Market Access / Business Development Director (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 a Director to head up their Market Access division. This is an outstanding opportunity for advancement within one of the world leading Pharmaceutical companies.
Key Responsibilities
- Help lead and expand the existing Market Access division both office and field based
- Develop relationships with external NHS stakeholders and Primary Care Trusts
- Liaise with clinical specialists, hospital management and PCTs to develop and implement services that will improve patient care
Experience / Qualifications
The successful candidate will need a high degree of NHS knowledge and the ability to work closely alongside Marketing and Sales teams to ensure local business account plans are effectively integrated and implemented to drive successful business outcomes.
- Evaluate and alalyse services which will lead to improvements in patient care
- Proven team leader of multiple teams
- Business development strategy experience
- pro-active approach
- Previous experience working alongside or within NHS affiliates
Additional Information
A full job description is available upon application.
I recruit specifically within the Pharmacoecomics function throughout Europe, if you would like to speak to me regarding one of my current vacancies, or simply be made aware of opportunities as they arise then please call me today on +44 (0)1293 77 66 44 for a confidential discussion. Alternatively e-mail me on rbird@barringtonjames.com
I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Ray Bird
Specialist Consultant ~ Pharmacoeconomics
+ 44 (0)1293 77 66 44
http://www.barringtonjames.com/
Associate Health Economist / Health Economist (UK Based)
Location: UK
Salary £30,000 to £50,000 depending on experience
Our client is a global pharmaceutical company with a strong portfolio of products and an impressive pipeline to support the future. They are achieving double-digit growth and have a number of gold standard products. A UK HTA/HE function now well established is managing the HTA/market access issues for the continuing growth of the UK affiliate business has given rise to this exciting opportunity.
You will pick up and manage NICE, SMC and AWMSG work for specific products, as well as the support of products to ensure market access. With a broad range of products in a number of therapy areas, your contribution will be invaluable and recognised. Working with marketing and other colleagues in the UK and Headquarters and partnering with independent consultancies your work will be crucial to the success of the business.
With an MSc in Health Economics or a related discipline and preferably some post-MSc experience in the HTA field you will have developed strong technical skills and will be ready for your next challenge. You will be capable of picking up responsibility for products and managing project work with considerable autonomy.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and make your name - please contact/ send your CV, quoting the reference number, RBHE046
Additional Information
A full job description is available upon application.
I recruit specifically within the Pharmacoecomics function throughout Europe, if you would like to speak to me regarding one of my current vacancies, or simply be made aware of opportunities as they arise then please call me today on +44 (0)1293 77 66 44 for a confidential discussion. Alternatively e-mail me on rbird@barringtonjames.com
I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Ray Bird
Specialist Consultant ~ Pharmacoeconomics