Head of Health Economic Modelling

RBW consulting are proud to be partnered with a highly successful, innovative and dynamic client based in the heart of London, a highly innovative and creative, industry leading, independent global healthcare consultancy are currently seeking a Head of Health Economic Modelling. This is a fantastic opportunity to join this highly diverse group made up of accomplished professionals supported by a highly enthusiastic and rapidly developing team who promote a culture of creativity, independent thinking and teamwork who strive for scientific excellence

As the Head of Health Economic Modelling, you will be an essential member of the leadership team within this group and you will have ownership and oversight of complex Health Economics projects. You will be responsible for direct oversight of deliverables and projects ensuring that they are completed to agreed timelines and budgets with a focus on delivering nothing less than excellence in your work.

We are seeking a highly ambitious, dedicated professional that is looking for an opportunity to take a big step in their career with this global company who has a genuine passion demonstrating & communicating the value of products to improve patient access to vital health interventions.

You will be a driven, dynamic and ambitious professional who is passionate about projects involving the development of high-quality economic models for U.K & EU5 health technology assessment. This position will also require you to lead, mentor and develop junior staff in all aspects of health economic research, performing clinical and economic evidence review, synthesis of inputs, and model development.

You will be rewarded with endless opportunities for professional growth and development reflected in our clients commitment to individual responsibility and professional development. They have a fantastic open working environment that encourages peer-learning and knowledge sharing to further enhance the skills and expertise of team members whilst working on some of the most high profile projects across the Health Economics sector working in partnership with some of the top global companies.

To top it off, a highly competitive salary and package is on offer with this fantastic client who also place importance on providing a working environment with a good work life balance, flexibility in working hours and location (for home based working where required and within reason).

Key Duties & Responsibilities.

Technical & Leadership

• Provide leadership and project management on health economics modelling projects across a wide range of therapeutic areas
• Developing and/or directing the development of a range of health economics models, I.E: cost effective & budget impact models.
• Lead systematic literature reviews, meta-analyses and statistical analyses.
• Reviewing project deliverables, including quality control of models and associated protocols and technical reports.
• Mentoring junior team members and providing training as agreed in area(s) of expertise; this will include line management of assigned team members.
• Supporting project teams in their interaction with clients.

Business development:

• Assessing RFPs and business opportunities and contributing to the development of proposals.
• Monitoring developments in area(s) of expertise; proposing new or modified service offerings and ensuring these are incorporated into proposals and projects, as appropriate.
• Providing input to the strategic direction of our clients Health Economics and Data Analysis practice and engaging in activities to increase the practice’s external profile.

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years’ post grad experience in health economics research, within academia or consulting.
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. Health Economics, Health Technology Assessment, Medical Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Econometrics)
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of the development of HTA compliant Health Economic models.
• Demonstrable experience of developing and interpreting economic models and understanding systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
• The ability to demonstrate relevant research and technical skills, excellent analytical and writing skills.
• In-depth understanding of the perspectives and evidence needs of the numerous stakeholders involved in healthcare decision-making, including payers, HTA bodies and regulators, together with the commercial imperatives of clients.
• Ability to lead members of a project team, providing feedback on tasks completed, ensuring they deliver work of appropriate quality to agreed timelines.
• Ability to provide appropriate line management to assigned members of the practice, providing feedback and ensuring training is provided as needed.
• Good presentation and communication skills, including the ability to facilitate or participate in workshops and deliver training.