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November 22, 2008
Health Economics Modeler (3438): Technology Solutions (TS) Global Program, PATH
Location: Seattle, Washinton, USA
Job Description
PATH is an international, nonprofit organization that creates sustainable, culturally relevant solutions, enabling communities worldwide to break longstanding cycles of poor health. PATH’s mission is to improve the health of people around the word by advancing technologies, strengthening systems, and encouraging health behaviors.
The primary goal of the Technology Solutions (TS) Global Program is to improve the health of women and children through the identification, adaptation, development, evaluation, advancement, and introduction of well-designed, affordable, and appropriate technologies for health, family planning, and nutrition. TS is seeking a professional with experience in health economics modeling, including health outcomes modeling, to support project teams in Seattle, Washington and Ferney, France. Specifically, this person would support economic evaluation activities for two main projects initially—the Health Innovation Portfolio (HIP) that will require modeling to support the case for developing new health technologies across a wide range of child and maternal health interventions, and the OPTIMIZE project that will require modeling to help prioritize and evaluate technologies and interventions to strengthen immunization systems in the future. (This position focuses primarily on cost and cost-effectiveness modeling for new interventions/technologies, but may also include prospective demand modeling for these same interventions.) The models will draw on data from the literature, expert opinion, and may require primary data collection.
Responsibilities include:
- Design and conduct health economic analyses for public health interventions or specific health technologies.
- These models may include the following:
- Developing different scenarios related to the introduction of the health intervention or technology and modeling its potential use and impact in low resource settings of the developing world.
- Modeling the impact of a technology/intervention on both intermediate health indicators and longer term health outcome measures.
- Embedding decision-analytic frameworks into the economic analyses.
- Conducting sensitivity analyses to determine key drivers and inform project teams of variables that may need to be monitored in any subsequent demonstration projects.
- Work with the teams to interpret and communicate results of the analyses to relevant stakeholders.
- Provide input to teams on methods and modeling approaches that can be employed to help them better understand the underlying value of an intervention/technology, compared to the status quo or alternative technologies.
- Work with commercialization staff and other relevant team members to participate in demand modeling activities, as needed.
- Participate in report writing, presentations, and publication of results and findings in peer-reviewed journals.
- Contribute to development and writing of proposals for new projects.
Required Skills
- General knowledge of economics and more specifically health economics.
- The successful candidate will possess strong modeling skills and experience.
- Familiarity with analytical methods for conducting cost and cost-effectiveness analysis.
- Ability to communicate research methods and results into publishable manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
- Skilled at translating complicated research and analytical concepts for non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues to achieve team goals.
- Ability to learn quickly and think critically, as well as the ability to manage own time, be flexible, and when appropriate, seek guidance.
- Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, technical information and concerns.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent MS Excel capabilities.
- Working knowledge of @RISK, Oracle Crystal Ball, and TreeAge software highly desirable.
Required Experience
A Master’s degree in economics, business or a health-related field with an analytic background and a minimum of 3 years experience in modeling are required. Formal training in health economics or epidemiology is desirable. This position would suit someone with proven experience working as an applied health economist in public or private sectors, preferably with good model building experience. Experience working in, or for, developing country health care settings is a plus.
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
To Apply: Please visit our employment website, follow the link to our career site, search for Health Economics Modeler (3438), and apply online.
PATH is dedicated to diversity in staff and is an equal opportunity employer.
November 2008: Health Economist
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 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
Health Economist, Ireland
Location: Ireland
My client is a leading pharmaceutical company with an excellent product portfolio. An opportunity exists for a Health Economist within the Health Strategy & Access department. The Health Economist will be responsible for providing health economics support for Ireland, and guiding and directing the Affiliate’s strategy in relation to access and pricing.
The Health Economist will support pricing and reimbursement applications, develop and present data to enhance payer acceptance, as well as outlining pricing strategies. To do this, the successful candidate must be able to assemble, analyse and interpret statistical health economics data, and also present the key messages from this date to both internal and external stakeholders
Key Responsibilities
- Health economic responsibility for all products
- Develop health economics data to support sales and marketing of all products
- Support Sales and Marketing colleagues with health economic arguments
- Help Affiliate management to form pricing strategies
- Be a resource for Affiliate management and a driver of market access for all products.
Qualifications and Experience
- Knowledge and experience of Irish Healthcare system
- Experience of dealing with health economics issues in the Pharma industry or with government agencies/ HSE is essential.
- Experience of health economics data collection, evaluation and analysis
- Experience of preparing and presenting pricing and reimbursement applications
- Good oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner.
- Ability to interpret and present health economics data for use with stakeholders
- Understanding of economic models
Any queries please contact Simon Rose on +44 (0) 207 922 7155 (Direct Line) or email simon.rose@hayspharma.com. I am a specialist recruiter in HEOR and an available for careers advice or a general discussion.
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 and now in Asia/Pac.
November 2008: Health Economist
Health Outcome Manager, Netherlands
Location: Netherlands
My client is a top ten Pharmaceutical company looking for an experienced professional in health outcomes.
This is an affiliate level role with responsibilities across all therapeutic area through the lifecycle of products.
You will be working closely with clinical, medical, sales and marketing and the Global Health Outcomes Team.
For this role you would need:
- A postgraduate degree
- Previous experience in Pharma, consultancy or academia
- Excellent verbal and written communicational skills
- Ability to project manage and prioritise.
Any queries please contact Simon Rose on +44 (0) 207 922 7155 (Direct Line) or email simon.rose@hayspharma.com. I am a specialist recruiter in HEOR and an available for careers advice or a general discussion. 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 and now in Asia/Pac.
Regional Director, US Manage Markets, South Central
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Job Description: The US Managed Markets Regional Director, South Central role is based in the South Central part of the US. Region covers TX, LA, AR, OK, KS, MO and IA.
The position is focused on three core areas:
- Customer Integration working to develop and grow strong partnerships with key Managed Care Organizations within their Region. This includes ensuring the development of horizontal and vertical relationships with customers through their Account Managers and themselves. A significant facet of their position is to work with their team on securing profitable formulary access for the Schering-Plough product line at their key customers.
- Field Sales Integration is another critical component of their role. The SP USMM RD needs to work collaboratively with Senior Sales Management including, but not limited, to the National Vice Presidents of Primary Care Sales and their Regional Sales Directors. He/she should help set strategic business direction for their region. It is imperative that SP Product Formulary access (or in certain cases lack thereof. is turned into Product Market Share. He/she needs to work closely with Sr. Sales Management to drive the strategies to turn access into share. The USMM Regional Director also needs to drive in conjunction with their Account Managers, a strong cross-functional local team including field sales, CMMs, NAMs HSAMs, GAMs, MSLs and Merck/Schering-Plough personnel where applicable.
- The last major component of their role is Talent Development involving coaching, mentoring and motivating the Account Management Team that reports to them. In addition, he/she needs to be a Strategic Leader and role model for the entire SP USMM Team. The SP USMM Regional Director needs to be a cross-functional, communicative leader who focuses on building and driving SP business in their Region and across the entirety of the US marketplace.
Qualifications:
- BA/BS degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
- Successful work experience with 7-10 years of pharmaceutical sales, marketing, field-based and home office assignments.
- Comprehensive knowledge of account organization and business issues.
- Demonstrated strong leadership abilities. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Broad experience in many areas of pharmaceutical marketing, sales and managed care.
- Ability to manage multiple projects. Strong understanding of the Managed Care customers.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and knowledge of financial and account management principles.
- Proficient in all MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
- IT skills and application understanding a plus. Schering-Plough is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V
Benefits:
- Medical Plan
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Prescription Drug Benefits
- Spending Accounts
- Employee Health Services
- Disease Management Program
- Short-Term Disability Program
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Basic Life Insurance 11. Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Group Variable Universal Life Insurance
- Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Long-Term Care Insurance.
Other Benefit Programs:
- Employee Assistance Program Group Legal
- Group Auto & Homeowners Insurance
- NJ Manufacturers Insurance Co.
- Schering-Plough Foundation Scholarship Program
- The 401(k) Savings Plan and the Retirement Plan
- Personal Financial Planning Program.