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March 20, 2010
Senior Health Economics Project Leader
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
My client is an international provider of consulting solutions within the Life Sciences. As a result of their continued business growth, we are assisting them in seeking a senior health economics (HE) professional, with the enthusiasm and vision required to play a key role as part of a dynamic internationally-focused team. They currently have a group of approximately 25 health economists, of which 10 are currently based in the UK. The purpose of this post is to continue their business expansion in the area of health economics within the Manchester office.
The candidate selected for this position will:
- Independently, develop HE and HTA-based submission proposals and successfully manage projects, based on a thorough evaluation of client specific requirements. Examples of such projects would include the development of economic analyses, value demonstration strategies and submission dossiers under the NICE STA/MTA, SMC, AWMSG or NCPE processes in the UK.
- Proactively developing strong and continuing relationships with clients, both in the UK and the wider European market.
- Work in close collaboration with the evolving UK-based Market Access team, covering submissions work outside of the UK.
- Actively support the strategic development and growth of their HE and HTA-submission based services in the UK, and in related international markets.
- Contribute to the professional development and mentorship of their junior research staff.
- Continue to build a scientific profile and key opinion leader stature, through publications and presentations.
Candidates should have excellent technical, interpersonal and English-language communication skills (both written and oral), preferably developed within a consultancy, pharmaceutical industry, or a relevant academic-based environment.
In addition, candidates for this post will have:
- A relevant postgraduate qualification (e.g. Health Economics, Health Policy, Health Technology Assessment, Economics, Operational Research).
- At least 3-4 years of relevant experience related to reimbursement and regulatory approval submissions; European reimbursement and regulatory agencies (such as NICE, SMC, AWMSG or NCPE) or agencies such as CADTH.
- A clear and committed team-based attitude to project work and career development.
- Ideally, the candidate will be familiar and experienced in the use of results from economic modelling in support of HTA.
To apply for this position please forward a copy of your CV in MSWord format to James Melody. james@stelfoxuk.com or call +44-1273-727-930 for more information.
