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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.
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