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May 1, 2009
Health Economist and Outcomes Research Manager: Novartis Oncology
Location: Frimley, England, UK
A Portfolio that is envied within Oncology/Haematology
6 current brands helping patients in more than 11 different tumour types
A pipeline that’s the strongest in the industry
Think what’s possible.
Novartis Oncology is committed to the research and development of innovative medicines that improve and extend the lives of people with cancer. In the last five years, Novartis Oncology products have helped more than two million people with cancer. To ensure that patients have both the choice and access to effective treatments, Novartis Oncology works in close partnership with the NHS through its market access team.
The Oncology Market Access Team is currently expanding to develop on the achievements made in 2008 and as part of this expansion an exciting opportunity for an experienced Health Economist has arisen. You will join an experienced department of 26, based in our Frimley UK Head Office.
You will lead and develop Oncology HTA strategies and operational plans, aligned to strategic brand plans, for new and existing products. Your knowledge and experience will direct and lead cross-functional teams in the development and submission of evidence dossiers to NICE, SMC, Wales and other National bodies. You will lead and manage the appraisal and guideline processes to achieve the desired outcomes to time, message and budget.
The role is integral to the future success of the business and requires you to work closely with the marketing and medical teams both in the UK, across Europe and globally to achieve success.
We are looking for experienced individuals who have a proven track record in health economics and ideally in pharmaceuticals, who hold a post graduate qualification in this field.
Key Account /Project Management skills are important as is a good in depth understanding of the current NHS.
Oncology/Haematology background would be an advantage, but is not essential, as would relationships already established with appropriate organisations across the UK
The potential to grow with Novartis is a very exciting prospect, we have a strong portfolio both now and in the future and with an operating presence in over 135 countries worldwide there are significant opportunities for career growth.
To apply please send your CV with full contact details included to frimley.opportunities@novartis.com
