Health Economics Modeling Manager

ROLE DESCRIPTION

We are currently seeking for 3 to 4 Health Economics Managers (Modeling) to join the Global Economic Modeling Center of Excellence, based in West London. We work in international cross-functional teams developing and supporting product value strategy focusing on evidence-based economic modeling throughout the product life-cycle. The activities of the Global Economic Modeling Center include early modeling for strategic input to development, design and pricing, core models and local model adaptations for Health Technology Assessment (HTA) and price and reimbursement submissions as well as tools supporting field-based key account value communication.

The successful candidate will be focused on designing and executing the activities involved in the development and local adaptation of economic models across different therapeutic areas, under the supervision of a senior team member, and in collaboration with cross-functional local and global teams to support the launch of innovative therapies.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the development of economic modeling tools, such as cost-effectiveness models, budget impact models and field based account calculators.

• Customize core models to address local requirements:

o Critically review and select relevant inputs.

o Generate base case and sensitivity/scenario results.

o Discuss, re-analyse and present results.

• Report the economic section of HTA pricing and reimbursement submissions and prepare responses to questions from HTA bodies.

REQUIREMENTS

• MSc in Health Economics with a background in economics or in a quantitative field (such as statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology or engineering).

• Strong programming skills (e.g. Excel, statistical software, etc.).

• Experience in programming with Excel

• Minimum of 2-year relevant working experience in the pharmaceutical industry consultancy, academia, reimbursement agencies or equivalent.

• Strong analytical, written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated skills in project management.

• Fluency in English.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in the local adaptation of cost-effectiveness and budget impact models.

• Experience in the development of cost-effectiveness and budget impact models.

• Experience in the development of HTA reports.

• Experience in performing literature reviews.

• Experience using Visual Basic, TreeAge Pro, R, Stata, SAS, WinBUGS and other software for statistical analyses.

• Previous experience in similar role

LOCATION

Office based in West London (may consider some flexibility to work from home)

DURATION

1 year rolling contract / full-time (1.0FTE)

SALARY

Attractive hourly pay rate on offer

ABOUT PLANET PHARMA

Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.

Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.

We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

www.planet-pharma.com

TO APPLY

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further or to discuss your career options in confidence, please telephone on +44 (0)203 868 8607 or e-mail on schapple@planet-pharma.co.uk

If this role isn’t suitable for you, please let us know if you can refer anyone – any recommendations are much appreciated! Planet Pharma offers a competitive referral scheme so you will be rewarded for your help!