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December 31, 2009
Health Economics Research Scientist
Location: Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
About RTI
RTI is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. With a worldwide staff of more than 2,500 people, RTI offers research and development in a full spectrum of multidisciplinary fields including health and pharmaceuticals, advanced technology, survey and statistics, education and training, economic and social development, and the environment. Universities in North Carolina founded RTI in 1958 as the first scientific organization in and the centerpiece of the Research Triangle Park.
Job Description
RTI Health Solutions, a business unit of RTI International, is seeking a Health Economics Research Scientist in the Health Economics division. This position will be based in Research Triangle Park, NC.
Responsibilities
- The qualified candidate will be responsible for conducting health economics research projects involving decision-analytic modeling, literature reviews, report writing, and project management under the direction of senior staff.
- In addition, the candidate will be responsible for presenting project findings to clients, as well as at professional conferences.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in health economics, operations research, industrial engineering, mathematics, computer science, decision sciences, or a related field
- Highly successful academic career and an interest in health care and the pharmaceutical industry
- At least two years contract research or related experience
- Experience in decision-analytic modeling
- Excellent analytical and communication skills (both written and oral)
- Extensive computer experience, particularly in Excel, preferably in Visual Basic for Applications
- Must work well independently and as part of a team
- Very detailed oriented
To learn more and apply, visit http://www.rti.org/job12289.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V
December 2009: Health Economist , Researcher/Co-ordinator
H.E.O.R Manager
Location: UK Based
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 Health Economics and Outcomes Research Manager .This is an outstanding opportunity for advancement within one of the worlds leading Pharmaceutical organisations.
Key Responsibilities
The purpose of the role is to lead and develop the HTA strategies and plans, aligned to strategic brand plans, for new and existing products.
To lead the cross-functional teams in the development and submission of evidence dossiers to NICE, SMC, and other national bodies and to lead and manage the appraisal and guideline processes to achieve the desired outcomes.
Experience / Qualifications
- Previous experience within health economics and outcomes research
- Graduate qualification in health economics
- Account / Project Management skills, ability to work to tight deadlines in a timely and accurate manner.
- Good understanding of the current NHS.
- Oncology / Haematology background desirable
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
December 2009: Health Economist , Industry , Researcher/Co-ordinator
Global Health Outcomes Manager
Location: UK Based
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
December 2009: Industry , Manager , Researcher/Co-ordinator
Director of Market Access & Business Development
Location: London, UK
Barrington James has been asked to represent a leading European Market Access organization within the Healthcare market.
We have been assigned to source and select professionals with a Pharmacoeconomic background for a Director of Market Access and Business Development position which will be based at their London office in the UK.
Key Responsibilities
- To manage external client relationships
- Contributing to the overall financial health of the business as well as effectively developing and managing staff.
- Utilising expert knowledge and understanding of Market Access issues, and be able to generate future business.
- Having a strategic business overview of Market Access
- Monitoring budgets
- Ensuring profitability of the team,
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Full understanding of budget control and financial management
- Creative proposal writing
- Maintaining and developing existing client relationships
- Initiating new client relationships and developing sales strategy for growing the business
Experience / Qualifications
- Have strong technical knowledge of Market Access, Funding, Reimbursement, Pricing Strategies, Payer research, (for UK, other EU countries and the US), ideally with interviewing experience within these areas.
- Have an excellent knowledge of the NHS; be familiar with requirements for NICE/SMC submissions and be comfortable with pharmaco economic and clinical data.
- Have the ability to develop and disseminate a core set of tools for Market Access activities
- Able to identify and exploit new business opportunities. Be a trusted source of ideas/information for clients and able to establish trust and credibility with prospects.
- Extensive knowledge of advanced research techniques and able to recommend use of advanced/non-standard techniques
- Demonstrate creative thinking in approaches to research techniques and solutions, delivering results to clients, opportunities to win new business
- Excellent communicator. Be able to deliver impactful presentations to senior audiences (internally and externally). Have a good rapport with clients and colleagues at all levels.
- Excellent people skills. Have the ability to manage a team effectively, deal with difficult situations, be seen to be fair and act in a professional manner. Encourage a positive team spirit. Be a strong role model.
- Ability to write clearly and concisely for journals, client publications etc. Excellent written skills in all forms of communication.
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
December 2009: Industry , Pharmacoeconomist
Health Economist
Location: Basel, London or Manchester, UK
Competitive salary and benefits
We are looking for an experienced health economist who has extensive experience of health access programmes and value dossier preparation within the EU and US markets.
The job
Working with our international teams, you will take primary responsibility for the development of market access programmes and value dossiers for new pharmaceutical compounds and biologicals. You will be familiar with the clinical, economic, quality of life and wider benefits of treatment across a range of therapy areas. These data will be used in a variety of outputs including regulatory submissions, peer review manuscripts, news articles and slide kits. In developing these materials, you will be required to interact with external scientists and physicians on critical clinical and scientific issues and keep abreast of evolving therapy area developments.
To succeed in the role you will have a degree in economics, ideally with a specialization in health economics at postgraduate level. You will also have at least 3 years’ experience in a commercial or regulatory environment.
A bit about us
The Nucleus Group provides a range of healthcare communications to healthcare professionals and the pharmaceutical industry. Our group includes the medical communications agencies MediTechMedia, Health Interactions and ArticulateScience, the medical publisher International Medical Press, and the strategic healthcare consultancy NucleusX. With approximately 350 employees in twelve offices around the globe, we place the highest value on the scientific knowledge and expertise of our employees, which are key to the high level of service we supply to our clients.
You will work as part of highly motivated creative teams around the world, each specializing in a particular therapy area. Following the completion of a satisfactory probationary period, there will be significant opportunities for international travel and for secondments to other offices within the group. In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, we are known for our friendly and informal working environment. We also offer excellent opportunities for career and personal development.
To find out more please go to http://www.nucleusholdings.com, or, to apply, please send a copy of your CV to ukcareers@nucleusholdings.com.
December 2009: Health Economist
Senior Manager Health Economics, Reimbursement and Market Access
Location: Switzerland
Salary: To 160chf
Employment type: Permanent
One of the worlds most innovative pharmaceutical companies are looking to recruit a Senior Manager for their Health Economics, Pricing, Reimbursement and Market Access division. As a part of this rapidly growing organisation the Senior Manager will be responsible for the development of a relatively new team who focus on a very wide geographical area. This is an exciting time to be joining this department as they face some interesting challenges across the various markets they are tackling.
The Senior Manager for Health Economics, Pricing, Reimbursement and Market Access will be responsible for delivery and implementation of value arguments, generating solid market access strategies, demonstrating knowledge of HTA practice. In addition the Senior Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing pricing and reimbursement strategies across the very broad geographical region the team will be dealing with. This is a very varied role that will allow someone to gain exposure to various areas of Health Economics, Pricing, Reimbursement and market access across exciting new regions.
The Senior Manager for Health Economics, Pricing, Reimbursement and Market Access will need to have had international experience within Health Economics, Pricing, Reimbursement or Market Access with either a Pharmaceutical company, CRO or consultancy. Overall a commercially minded individual with extensive market knowledge is required as this will be a challenging position..
To apply for this position, or for a strictly confidential discussion about this opportunity, please email Cliff Cox cliff@barringtonjames.com, or call him on +44 (0) 1293 77 66 44.
Further Information
A full job specification is available on application.
Barrington James has been established for seven years, and specialises in the recruitment of Health Economics / Outcomes Research, Market Access and Pricing / Reimbursement staff across the globe. I have worked here for five years, and I recruit across the UK, Europe and the World for an extensive client base of Pharma, Consultancy, CRO and BioTech companies, and have an outstanding reputation globally.
If you feel that this position may not be right for you, but you would like a strictly confidential discussion about the current market or to explore potential future options, please do contact me on the above contact details. All discussions and correspondence are in the strictest confidence, and your CV will not be sent to anyone without your express prior permission and registration of the specific company name and role your details are being submitted for. You can also be assured that you will not be “sold to”.
Keywords:
HEOR, Outcomes Research, Health Economics, Pricing, Reimbursement and Market Access, Outcomes Research, Health Economics, Pricing, Reimbursement and Market Access, HE, HEOR, OR, P&R, health economics, outcomes research, modelling, HTA, SmC, Outcomes, Pricing and Reimbursements
December 2009: Health Economist , Industry
Senior Global Health Economist / Health Economics Manager (UK)
Location: UK, Home Counties, South East
Salary: To £77,000 + Strong Benefits
Employment Status: Permanent
Working for one of the best regarded players in the pharmaceutical industry, this Senior Global Health Economist / Health Economics Manager will take a senior role in the Health Economics team. You will deal with various therapy area aligned submissions assist in the delivery of documentation to HTA bodies. The Health Economics Manager will also work with teams in other countries, developing strategies to assist in meeting HTA requirements. A full job description is available on application.
This Health Economist / Health Economics Manager position requires commercial experience in a Health Economist position, and a degree. You will also have excellent communication skills, and a strong knowledge of HTA submissions.
In return, you’ll join an established, growing company and play a key role in getting a very healthy looking pipeline out in to the wider European markets in future years. Progression and Training are a big draw to this organisation, so it’s a good time to come on board!
Additional Information
A full job description is available upon application. Benefits include a high basic salary, bonus scheme and extensive benefits package, coupled with career progression opportunities and defined career paths and structures.
Barrington James have been established for seven years, and are one of the top five Recruitment Consultancies in the UK, primarily because of our work in Europe. Our HE-OR recruitment team were the first to be established in the UK, and as a result has one of the widest networks in the industry.
I have worked here for five years, and I recruit Health Economics/Outcomes Research, Market Access, Pricing / Reimbursement and Epidemiologist staff, on both a permanent and contract basis. If you feel that this role is not quite what you are looking for, please do still make contact. I do have a number of opportunities globally at all levels, and would be happy to discuss these. All correspondence and discussions will be in the strictest confidence. Your CV will not be sent to, or discussed with any client or individual without your express prior permission.
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, or email me at cliff@barringtonjames.com
Cliff Cox Senior Specialist Consultant - HE-OR, Market Access and Pricing/Reimbursement + 44 (0)1293 77 66 44 cliff@barringtonjames.com http://www.barringtonjames.com
Keywords:
HEOR, Outcomes Research, Health Economics, Health Outcomes, Reimbursement and Outcomes Research, Health Economics, Pricing, Reimbursement, HE, HEOR, OR, health economics, modelling, HTA, Outcomes
December 2009: Health Economist , Industry , Manager
Health Economist / Health Economics Manager
Location: Belgium
Salary: To 90,000 euros + Strong Benefits
Employment Status: Permanent
Working for one of the best regarded players in the pharmaceutical industry, this Health Economist / Health Economics Manager will take a senior role in the Health Economics team. You will deal with various therapy area aligned submissions assist in the delivery of documentation to HTA bodies. The Health Economics Manager will also work with teams in other countries, developing strategies to assist in meeting HTA requirements. A full job description is available on application.
This Health Economist / Health Economics Manager position requires commercial experience in a Health Economist position, and a degree. You will also have excellent communication skills, and a strong knowledge of HTA submissions.
In return, you’ll join an established, growing company and play a key role in getting a very healthy looking pipeline out in to the Belgian and wider European markets in future years. Progression and Training are a big draw to this organisation, so it’s a good time to come on board!
Additional Information
A full job description is available upon application. Benefits include a high basic salary, bonus scheme and extensive benefits package, coupled with career progression opportunities and defined career paths and structures.
Barrington James have been established for seven years, and are one of the top five Recruitment Consultancies in the UK, primarily because of our work in Europe. Our HE-OR recruitment team were the first to be established in the UK, and as a result has one of the widest networks in the industry.
I have worked here for five years, and I recruit Health Economics/Outcomes Research, Market Access, Pricing / Reimbursement and Epidemiologist staff, on both a permanent and contract basis. If you feel that this role is not quite what you are looking for, please do still make contact. I do have a number of opportunities globally at all levels, and would be happy to discuss these. All correspondence and discussions will be in the strictest confidence. Your CV will not be sent to, or discussed with any client or individual without your express prior permission.
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, or email me at cliff@barringtonjames.com
Cliff Cox
Senior Specialist Consultant - HE-OR, Market Access and Pricing/Reimbursement
+ 44 (0)1293 77 66 44
cliff@barringtonjames.com
Keywords:
HEOR, Outcomes Research, Health Economics, Health Outcomes, Reimbursement and Outcomes Research, Health Economics, Pricing, Reimbursement, HE, HEOR, OR, health economics, modelling, HTA, SmC, Outcomes
December 2009: Health Economist , Industry , Manager
Post-doctoral fellowships: University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Location: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Application deadline: December 31, 2009
Applications are being accepted for postdoctoral fellowships in the Pharmaceutical Health Services Research (PHSR) Department at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. We anticipate several opportunities in areas related to pharmacoeconomics, and economics of prescription drug coverage. At least one fellowship will have a special focus in the area of oncology. Fellowships are available starting July 1, 2010, although earlier start dates may be considered for some positions. The PHSR program provides multidisciplinary, advanced training to economists, health services researchers, and clinicians.
Training includes individualized coursework in pharmacoeconomics and health services research, and mentored research experiences under the direction of PHSR faculty. Strong quantitative skills and experience with large database analysis (SAS, Stata) are required. Fellows engage in ongoing research activities between the University of Maryland Schools of Pharmacy and Medicine and health institutions in Baltimore including the University of Maryland Medical Center and the Baltimore Veteran’s Administration (VA) hospital. At the completion of their fellowships, the successful candidates will be prepared for positions in academia, government, the managed care or pharmaceutical industries.
Fellows receive a stipend of $46,000 to $50,000 depending on research experience. The application deadline is December 7, 2009 for interviews at the AEA meetings. Otherwise applicants are encouraged to submit their materials by December 31. Applicants are requested to submit a letter of intent, curriculum vita, and three letters of recommendation.
The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact:
Tracie Jones, Pharmaceutical Health Services Research Department, 220 Arch Street, 12th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21201 (phone: 410-706-7613; fax: 410-706-5394; email: tjones@rx.umaryland.edu).
December 2009: Fellowship/Studentship , Pharmacoeconomist
Senior Health Economists - Economic Modeling
Location: Belgium / UK
Job description:
- Develop, execute and manage small- and large scale HE studies
- Develop complex cost-effectiveness models (e.g. decision trees, Markov models) and budget impact models
- High quality communication of HE research (study report writing, manuscript writing, oral presentations)
- Develop proposals for HE studies
- Mentoring junior staff members
Qualifications:
- At least 5 years of proven practical expertise in Health Economics and Outcomes Research (modeling and observational studies)
- Clinical background and/or graduated with a Master degree in Health Economics is definitely an asset
- Demonstrated thorough skills in modeling software (e.g. Excel, TreeAge, @risk, Visual Basic, ARENA)
- Profound understanding, expression and applying HE evaluation concepts and methods
- Familiar with discrete event modeling
- Familiar with Quality of Life assessments
- Working knowledge of health care reimbursement processes is an advantage
Personal skills:
- Fluent Dutch/English or French/English (written and spoken), and preferably also Dutch/French
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment as well as independently
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Excellent management skills
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Flexible, stress resistant and inventive
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
December 2009: Health Economist , Industry , Researcher/Co-ordinator
Full Professor in Health Economics: University of Lausanne
Location: Switzerland
Submission deadline: December 31th, 2009
Start date: August 1st, 2010
The Faculty of Business and Economics (HEC) and the Faculty of Biology and Medecine of the University of Lausanne invite applications for a Full Professor in Health Economics to begin August 1st, 2010 or as mutually agreed.
We seek applicants who demonstrate a strong interest in and commitment to cutting-edge research and teaching in health economics. Successful candidates will have to teach at the Bachelor and Master levels, supervise Ph.D thesis, and conduct research in health economics. The candidate is expected to be fluent in English and should be able to teach in French after a reasonable adaptation period.
The successful candidate will also be required to manage the Institute of Health Economics and Management (IEMS) of the University of Lausanne, with the following missions:
- Responsible for the Institute’s overall strategy
- Head of research in the field of Health Economics
- Animation of the Swiss School of Public Health+ (SSPH+)’s Ph.D programme
Candidates must hold a PhD in Economics, have a proven record of teaching and international-level research as well leadership abilities.
To ensure full consideration, candidates should make certain that their application is submitted by December 31th, 2009.
Interested candidates should register online at http://www.hec.unil.ch/candidatures/offres and upload a curriculum vitae and cover letter, samples of scholarly work, as well as provide two references’ email addresses.
For additionnal information: Prof. Fred Paccaud, fred.paccaud@chuv.ch http://www.hec.unil.ch; http://www.hec.unil.ch/iems
The University of Lausanne promotes access of women to academic positions and strongly encourages them to apply.
December 2009: Health Economist , Professorship/Lectureship , Researcher/Co-ordinator