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Precision Medicine Group

Research Scientist, Health Economic Modeling

RemoteCanada, United States only
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Role
Research
Experience
Mid
$84k–$110k/yr
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Research scientist with 2–4 years of HEOR experience for health economic modeling projects in pharma, biotech, or healthcare. Must be in Canada or the United States and know Microsoft Excel, VBA, and Microsoft Office. Master’s degree in a health services research-related subject required.

Core skills

Microsoft ExcelVBA

Required skills

Microsoft Office

Optional skills

RR Shiny

What you'll do

  • Collaborate with a highly specialized team of health economists, statisticians and researchers in methodologically innovative projects for pharma and biotech clients.
  • Contribute to diverse projects including cost-effectiveness analyses and budget impact analyses to support HTA submissions and payer decisions, early economic analyses, treatment sequencing analyses, and generalised cost-effectiveness analyses incorporating novel elements of value.
  • Perform targeted literature reviews to identify and summarize model inputs and methodologies used in previous health technology assessments.
  • Identify considerations relevant to model development given available evidence.
  • Work with senior leads to conceptualize the design of cost-effectiveness models and budget impact models.
  • Program, parameterize, and validate economic models.
  • Conduct analyses, interpret findings, and communicate results.
  • Contribute to the development of client-ready study deliverables such as model protocols, economic models, slide decks, technical reports, and peer-reviewed publications under the guidance of senior team members.
  • Perform quality checks of your own work and that of others.
  • Interpret and communicate study results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Assist with the delivery of components of projects by collaborating with other team members to ensure high quality outputs.
  • Ensure timely delivery of project components by flagging changes to estimates of required hours.
  • Contribute to client management by preparing slides for client meetings under guidance from senior team members, drafting meeting minutes and summarizing action items.
  • Communicate with clients on calls and sometimes support senior team members in responding to client emails.

What they require

  • Background in HEOR, with a solid understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and medical affairs.
  • Experience performing targeted literature reviews to identify and summarize model inputs and methodologies used in previous health technology assessments.
  • Experience programming, parameterizing, and validating economic models.
  • Strong skills in preparing written documentation and presenting results using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to interpret and communicate study results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • 2-4 years of professional experience, ideally consulting experience serving pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare clients, with a focus on HEOR.
  • Master’s degree in a subject related to health services research e.g., health economics, public policy, health policy, epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, or science (biology, biochemistry, etc.).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Excel and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).
  • Willingness and desire to learn and share knowledge.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills.
  • Highly developed analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively individually and as part of a diverse team.
  • Preferred: PhD in a subject related to health services research e.g., health economics, public policy, health policy, epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, or science (biology, biochemistry, etc.).
  • Preferred: Track record of relevant peer-reviewed publications.

Benefits

  • Discretionary annual bonus.
  • Health insurance.
  • Retirement savings benefits.
  • Life insurance.
  • Disability benefits.
  • Parental leave.
  • Paid time off for sick leave and vacation.
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