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September 24, 2010
Senior Health Economist
Location: Wales (UK)
Barrington James are looking for a Senior Health Economist in Wales for a well known and respected organisation.
I am looking for a personable, hard worker who has experience in either Academia, Consultancy or Pharma in a Health Economist role either in the UK or Europe.
- A MSc in health economics; or a MSc or PhD in a related discipline (such as health services research, public health, epidemiology or science) with a significant health economic evaluation component
- Knowledge of decision analytical modelling of healthcare interventions and cost effectiveness analysis
- Recent experience at senior management level with a proven track record of using professional knowledge to lead a team effectively and bring about change
- Demonstrates the full range of leadership qualities, skills and behaviours
- High level of communication skills will be required to engage NHS senior managers, clinicians and patients/clients in highly complex discussions and analyses of evidence. This includes highly developed interpersonal, negotiation, influencing and conflict management skills
- Highly developed presentation skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent written skills
- High level of IT skills
- Experience of effectively and appropriately dealing with criticism and challenging people and situations
- To attend and participate in the NCC Health Economists forum and other relevant groups in arrangement with the Centre Manager
- Undertaking continuous personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, maintain and develop skills and expertise and to satisfy the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework requirements relating to the job
- Participating in appropriate training and development activities and encouraging and supporting the development and training of the Health Economists
Salary is competitive along with the opportunity to work on, and develop your own projects. You could also undertake additional qualifications in this role. This role also involves line management.
For more information please contact Pippa Wilson at Barrington James. I specialise in Health Economics, Market Access, Pricing and Reimbursement, Outcomes Research and am working with a number of clients across the UK and Europe who are currently recruiting. Please call me for a chat on 01293 776644 or 07899 958989.
