Full-Time Research Associate II, Health Economics Modeling and Simulation
Job Description
PLEASE NOTE: The deadline for submission to this role is Friday, 8th November 2013.
Evidera is dedicated to helping optimize the value and market access of medical treatments. In partnership with life science organizations worldwide, our scientists and consultants we:
- Utilize insights from patients, payers, HTA bodies, regulators, providers and other stakeholders to inform value demonstration strategies
- Develop, capture, and effectively communicate the results and impact of required evidentiary outcomes
- Bring world-class science, methodological expertise and thought leadership to everything we do
Evidera is home to the largest global health economics group and is one of the largest providers of outcomes research, epidemiology, payer research and market access consulting. Having all of these capabilities working together allows us the unique ability to partner with companies early in development and throughout the product life cycle to develop key value strategies for their products and ensure that appropriate evidence is developed, captured and communicated to maximize the value of their products.
Health Economics – Modeling and Simulation
Our Modeling and Simulation experts design, build and implement models that describe complex medical processes and therapies to:
- Understand and evaluate the implications of clinical trials
- Demonstrate the value of an intervention beyond its efficacy
- Assess benefits and risks associated with healthcare interventions
- Assess pricing scenarios
- Inform strategic planning and product development
With more than 25 years of modeling experience, the health economics team has developed more than 200 economic models across multiple therapeutic areas and countries.
Role
We are looking for a Research Associate II to join our Modeling and Simulation team within the Health Economics department. You will:
Implement one or more of the following under direction:
- Model design development
- Model programming
- Conduct basic statistical or other analyses
- Conduct literature reviews with emphasis on extracting data pertinent to economic evaluations
- Handle other study design elements
- Maintain and develop scientific resources
Draft project deliverables (reports, dossiers, protocols, spreadsheets, etc) and draft abstracts and sections of manuscripts with possible co-authorship.
Track budget and expenses and monitor timelines and deliverables.
Support other “non-billable” activities as needed (e.g. draft and co-sign proposals; informal mentoring of junior staff; develop relations with colleagues within the company).
Travel may be required
Qualifications
- Must have knowledge/experience of cost-effectiveness and budget impact analyses
- Practical knowledge of research project implementation
- Familiarity with mathematical modeling
- Strong quantitative skills, with solid understanding of statistics
- Knowledge of pharmacoeconomics, epidemiology, literature review principles desirable
Education and Experience
- Relevant PhD or Masters (e.g., Economics, Epidemiology, Public Health)
- PhD or Masters in other fields will be considered, with some relevant experience
- Or Bachelors with strong relevant experience
Language Skills
- Competent in written and spoken English.
Computer Skills
MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel; ability to use Access with interface provided (may learn ARENA).
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