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March 11, 2010
Health Economics, Sr. Manager: Amgen
Location: Thousand Oaks, California, USA
Reference number: 426BR
Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses. With a deep and broad pipeline of potential new medicines, we continue to advance science to serve patients.
We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic visionary in the role of Health Economics Sr. Manager. This person will develop strategies and projects that leverage the value proposition created by the Global and Regional Health Economics, Medical and Business teams and oversee these projects throughout their lifecycles.
Working both independently and in collaboration with vendors and multiple departments within Amgen, the Sr. Manager will coordinate large-scale projects and associated budgets while developing computer health services models and programs to following health economics projects from inception to publication.
Our ideal candidate will hold a Masters, PharmD or PhD in Health Economics, Outcomes Research or Health Services Research, and experience conducting or overseeing computer programming (Visual Basic / MapInfo) and/or sophisticated modeling skills. Over 4 years of experience in health services or outcomes research and over 4 years experience managing large scale projects, budgets, and portfolios is preferred.
Amgen’s outstanding compensation package features comprehensive benefits. We invite you to become a vital part of the extraordinary process at Amgen. To apply for this position, please visit us online at http://www.amgen.com/careers/overview.html and reference job #426BR.
As an EEO/AA employer, Amgen values a diverse combination of perspectives and cultures. M/F/D/V.
AMGEN
March 2010: Health Economist , Industry , Manager , PhD Economist , Pharmacoeconomist
Two Full-Time Post-doctoral Research Positions in Healthcare Management: Ulm University in Germany
Location: Ulm, Germany
Closing date: March 11, 2010
The newly established Collaboration in Healthcare Management at Ulm University in Germany invites applications for: Two Full-Time Post-doctoral Research Positions in Healthcare Management (or as part-time research/PhD positions for Master’s degree holders)*.
Ulm University, a leading medical and natural sciences university in Germany, is seeking two post-doctoral candidates for the newly established collaboration in Healthcare Management. This concentration brings together the medical and the business school at Ulm University to develop expertise in healthcare management. The candidates will work directly for the newly appointed professor of healthcare management and controlling at Ulm University and contribute to developing the teaching and research program. Candidates will participate in domestic and international collaborations with leading academic and medical institutions. Ideal candidates will possess academic or practical healthcare management experience and an understanding of the healthcare market, but need not come from a healthcare background. Candidates can expect the position to open doors for healthcare administration in Europe and the U.S.
Responsibilities:
One of the two candidates will have a Qualitative and the other a Quantitative focus. The Qualitative expert will take a lead on management and execution of research, recruit subjects, synthesize and present outcomes and establish networks. The Quantitative expert will design and conduct research (data collection, analysis and synthesis). Both candidates will assist in teaching. Work is conducted in English. Knowledge of German is not necessary, but is considered a plus.
Qualifications:
- Candidates will hold a PhD in the social sciences, healthcare management/administration, management, sociology, psychology, anthropology or similar field (Qualitative); economics, biostatistics, statistics, epidemiology, psychology or similar field (Quantitative) -or- a Master’s degree in equivalent fields with a minimum of 2-3 years of work experience. Candidates will have the option to work part-time and complete a PhD degree*
- Strong project management, communication and interpersonal skills (Qualitative)
- Experience in statistical methods and test theory; proficiency in statistical software such as SPSS or SAS (Quantitative)
Compensation:
Salary will be in accordance with the German state-regulated public service salary scale (TVL-13) which includes comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
Start date:
Ideal start date is April 1 or later (flexible); two-year contract with the option of extension.
Additional information:
Candidates must be willing to relocate to or near Ulm. Ulm is located in southern Germany, close to the Alps, Munich and Stuttgart. The city is known for its rich history and culture, as well as a science and commercial center. International applicants are welcome and will receive assistance with visas in Germany. For further information about Ulm University, visit our website: http://www.uni-ulm.de/en/
The University of Ulm is committed to increase the share of women in research and teaching positions and therefore explicitly encourages female candidates to apply.
Job sharing is always possible for full time positions. Physically disabled applicants receive favourable consideration when equally qualified. The appointment is made by the central university administration.
To apply:
Please send CV, cover letter, a brief synopsis of a research project previously conducted (or up to three selected publications) and up to 3 letters of reference to Prof. Dr. Katharina Janus at katharina.janus@uni-ulm.de latest until March 11, 2010.
*Non-PhD holders: Candidates without a PhD have the option to complete a PhD at Ulm University while working part-time in the described positions. The professor of health management and controlling will act as the PhD candidate’s academic supervisor. To enroll in the PhD, candidates need to hold a Master’s Degree in a related field and propose an adequate research topic to the academic supervisor.
Associate Outcomes Researcher
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
The Company
An organization that touches nearly all aspects of cancer care from research, specialty pharmacy and drug distribution to billing and reimbursement, electronic medical records, continuing education and the use of evidence-based medicine pathways. Headquartered in Houston, Texas this firm works closely with providers, payers, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, medical equipment manufactures and legislators to increase patient access to, and advance the delivery of, high quality cancer care in America. .
Scope of the Job
The Biopharmaceutical Solutions Group has an exciting career opportunity for an Outcomes Researcher. This position is located at the corporate headquarters located in Houston, Texas. You will be responsible for study design, analysis, reporting, and presenting pharmacoeconomic and disease management information at the request of internal and external customers.
You will provide hematology/oncology clinical analysis expertise to pharmaceutical manufacturers, managed care, internal departments, physicians, and clinical leadership. Additional responsibilities include conducting pharmacoeconomic and outcomes research and developing models for cancer treatment alternatives. You will support and adhere to the company compliance program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Responsibilities
- You will work closely with customers to identify and refine study concepts.
- You will write proposals, protocols, and establish effective timelines for delivery of studies.
- You will research and perform critical and statistical analysis of medical and scientific evidence as the basis for disease management guidelines, P&T Committee actions, and pharmacoeconomic comparisons of cancer therapies and regimens.
- You will develop pharmacoeconomic models for cancer treatment alternatives for use in pay for performance, case rating, capitation forecasts, and cost of goods sold impact analyses.
- You will conduct and publish the results of outcomes research.
- You will design data layout for each study based on required data elements.
- You will obtain raw data from available data sources, analyze the data to answer questions posed by internal and external customers, and audit the data contents for accuracy and validity.
- You will format the output of data analysis for customer readiness, including reports, presentations, and manuscripts.
Candidate Requirements
- Masters degree in Pharmacy, Public Health, Healthcare Economics or related clinical discipline, PharmD or PhD preferred.
- Outcomes research and pharmacoeconomic training plus two to five years of experience in writing and completing studies.
- Oncology and Pharmaceutical experience preferred. Advanced experience in data base, SAS, and Excel is helpful.
Contact
Tracy Wolfe
Zingaro & Company
twolfe@zingaro.com
(512) 327-7277
March 2010: Health Economist , Pharmacoeconomist , Researcher/Co-ordinator
Research Fellow/ Senior Research Fellow in Health Economics: University of Sheffield
Location: London, UK
Closing Date: 11th March 2010
Reference number: UOS000777
Contract type: Fixed term until 30th September 2013
Salary:
Research Fellow Grade 8 £36,715 - £43,840 per annum
Senior Research Fellow Grade 9 £46,510 - £47,905 per annum
Health Economics and Decision Science (HEDS), School of Health & Related Research (ScHARR)
University of Sheffield - Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health
Summary:
You will be located in the Health Economics and Decision Science section of the School of Health and Related Research, an established and successful multi-disciplinary health services research centre. You will support the work of National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Research Design Service for Yorkshire and Humber (RDSYH) which is a collaboration across theUniversities of Sheffield, York and Leeds. You will work with researchers developing applications to NIHR funding schemes and collaborating in the subsequent projects where appropriate. Within these collaborations, you will assist in cost-effectiveness analyses which may include analysis of trial data and/or cost-effectiveness modelling. You will also promote good practice relating to research applications at various regional events and will be encouraged to develop your own methodological research interests and contribute to Masters level teaching and supervision. The post full time, and is available immediately for a fixed term until 30 September 2013. To apply for this job please click here and search for the job using the reference number provided or to view current vacancies and apply online please go to: http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs