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July 2, 2008
Location: North Ryde, Australia
This role is the ideal opportunity for an experienced Health Economics Associate to take the next step and become a Project Manager in a top tier pharmaceutical company. As an established leader in the pharmaceutical industry, our client is in the enviable position of having one of the strongest product pipelines in the Australian market. They are seeking an experienced Health Economist to joint their Pricing and Reimbursement team in North Ryde.
The Health Economics Project Manager’s key responsibilities are:
- Contributing to the organisation’s success by focusing on the commercialisation of new and emerging products
- Developing reimbursement submissions and optimising brand access both in the marketplace and their overall lifecycle
- Supporting and developing your colleagues via effectively mentoring and delegating as appropriate, enabling personal development and career management
- Focusing on the longer term strategies required to present the best reimbursement submissions possible
The successful candidate will have:
- Appropriate tertiary and/or post-graduate qualifications
- A considerable level of Health Economics experience including submissions knowledge
- The ability and desire to take their career to the next level via mentoring and supporting colleagues
- A strategic approach to Health Economics, enjoying working within a team to find the most effective approach to reimbursements
- A demonstrated ability to assess risks associated with various reimbursement and pricing strategies plus develop contingency plans to ensure the risk is managed
- Good relationships with PBAC department members and feel confident in dealing with a variety of stakeholders
In return, the company and department can offer a truly autonomous position in a supportive culture. As part of this progressive team, you will be expected to use your relationship building and influencing skills to the full. This is a company that can offer a real work / life balance and people focused culture.
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Donna Ellis, PP Medical and Regulatory Affairs on 02 8877 8728 or dellis@ppjobs.com
July 2, 2008: Manager
July 10, 2008
Location: London, England, UK
Closing date: 10 July 2008
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is one of the leading schools of public health and tropical medicine in Europe, and Britain’s national school of public health. The School offers a number of distance learning postgraduate courses, including an MSc degree in Public Health. We are looking to recruit subject specialists in the following areas, to join our pool of part-time distance learning tutors and project supervisors:
- Statistics and Epidemiology
- Environmental Epidemiology
- Environmental Health
- Communicable disease control in middle- and high-income countries
- Health Care Evaluation
- Health Economics
- Decision Modelling
- Health Services Management and/or Organisational Management
- Financial Management
- Social Research
- Health Promotion
- Medical Anthropology
- Globalisation and Health
- Health Policy
The positions offer flexible working hours from home, anywhere in the world. Many of our tutors combine the role with consultancy work, studying or taking a career break, in order to retain contact with their subject area(s). Training in distance learning tutoring will be provided.
Applicants must have a postgraduate degree and experience in their field. Successful applicants may specify how much work they wish to do, but we are particularly keen to recruit tutors who are able to perform a range of tasks, and can provide support throughout the academic year. Applicants must have reliable email and internet connections.
Further particulars and application information may be obtained by telephoning (020) 7927 2203 (24-hour answer phone) or e-mailing personnel@lshtm.ac.uk
Please quote reference PH2. The closing date for applications is Thursday, 10 July 2008.
For information about the course please visit: http://www.lshtm.ac.uk/prospectus/masters/dmsph.html or http://www.londonexternal.ac.uk/prospective_students/postgraduate/lshtm/public_health/structure.shtml
“The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.”
July 10, 2008: Specialist
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
You can at AstraZeneca.
AstraZeneca is a major international healthcare business engaged in the research, development, manufacture and marketing of prescription pharmaceuticals and the supply of healthcare services. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.
We have received many honors, including:
- 100 Best Companies to Work For in America by Fortune Magazine* (2008) *Only large pharmaceutical company included on the list
- Diversity MBA Magazine Top 50 Companies in Diversity Leadership (2008)
- Men’s Fitness Top 15 Fittest Companies in America (2008)
- The Scientist Best Places to Work in Industry (2008)
- Fit-Friendly Company Award, American Heart Association (2007)
- 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers by Working Mother Magazine (2002 - 2007)
- Top Employer, Science Magazine (2002 - 2007)
- Top 25 Noteworthy Companies, DiversityInc. (2006)
Field Economics Director
In this role, you will collaborate with other field-based Economics Directors, Managed Markets field-based and HQ staff, and Medical Affairs National Account Managers to provide customer liaison between AstraZeneca HQ functions/teams and key Managed Markets, Employer and Governmental customers and/or organizations. Responsibilities will include ensuring that Field Economics outputs meet the standards and needs of internal and external customers, coordinating presentations of research results, maintaining process standards, and participating in the prioritization of marketing needs.
To qualify, you must have an advanced degree and 5-7 years of experience in health services research, biological science, public health, outcomes research or a related field. Ideal candidates will also possess broad experience in the U.S. health care industry and/or managed care, knowledge of pharmaceutical drug development and marketing processes, and an advanced understanding of clinical and/or scientific issues and concepts.
We want you to build a balanced life at AstraZeneca. Your career is just one part of that. We offer competitive salaries, rewards and recognitions for your invaluable time and efforts. We also bring you all the things you need to for your life outside of your work:
- generous health and welfare benefits
- flexible scheduling
- child care programs
- learning and development opportunities
- fitness centers
- and other personal conveniences
At AstraZeneca, we put people first. Whether it’s the patients we help or the employees who make everything we do possible.
Apply now. Visit AstraZeneca’s Online Recruitment Center to complete a profile and apply
AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer.
July 10, 2008: Directorship , Featured
July 13, 2008
Location: Belgium
Job Summary:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Director of Global Pricing Reimbursement and Access for a global biopharmaceutical company in Belgium.
Responsibilities
- Preparing PRA strategies for development products in collaboration with the Development and Commercial teams and ensure the payer perspective is fully taken into account in the development plans ;
- Supporting BD&L when PRA expertise is required during due diligences ;
- Identifying proactively PRA changes that could impact key brands globally, including price cuts, formulary placement, de-listing, OTC (over-the-counter) switches and propose strategies to minimize global impact of local healthcare budget decisions;
- Identifying short and long-term challenges in key markets through regular contacts with local teams and follow-up of large reforms of the healthcare systems; To model the impact of changes on the business and propose contingency plans ;
- Leading cross-functional teams (clinical, outcomes research, regulatory, marketing, legal) to produce Value propositions and Value dossiers for key brands, that will be adapted locally by affiliates in accordance with the local requirement
Experience Required
- Educated at least to graduate level in life sciences, candidates are likely to have a PhD and an MBA or similar qualification. Will have had training in Health economics.
- At least 7 years of experience in pricing and reimbursement negotiations at a European and/or North American level ; Asian experience would be an asset;
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Understanding of the pharmaceutical business
- Capacity to understand the different therapeutic areas
- High level negotiations skills/ ability to convince ;
- Ability to develop and implement economic models and complex pricing studies;
- Clearly highly numerate and outstanding analytical skills.
Stelfox operates on a very simple maxim: Find out what people want and give it to them.
The primary focus of each Stelfox consultant is to cultivate a relationship with both client and candidate based on professionalism, speed and accuracy. The latter being the obvious competitive advantage offered by Stelfox afforded through the knowledge and experience of each individual consultant.
The Stelfox team know exactly what type of individuals and skillset each of our clients repeatedly look for.
Please contact Ann-Sofie Brandt for details of this or any other opportunities on 01273-727-930 or ann-sofie@stelfoxuk.com
July 13, 2008: Directorship
July 14, 2008
Location: UK
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Economics Manager based in the UK. The main responsibilities involves providing health economics leadership and developing and implementing health economics evidence to support sales, marketing and reimbursement in order to promote the profitable growth of the business.
Job Summary:
The post-holder has accountability for providing health economics support to facilitate sales growth in one of the most important market sectors.
The post is located in the United Kingdom, but the post-holder will have responsibility to support the business worldwide. He/she will be required to work closely with reimbursement and/or sales teams in international markets in order to ensure that economic evidence is available to support sales growth worldwide.
The candidate is also part of a global team of health economics specialists. The candidate will have a dotted-line reporting relationship with the Vice President of Health Economics.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities in the role will include:
- Develop health economics evidence for products which is relevant in key international markets, in order to support local sales teams and to promote the growth of the business.
- Work with Key Opinion Leaders to design or advice on studies intended to create new economic evidence in support of products.
- Ensure that economic evidence is accessible to sales reps and is presented in a way which is easy to understand. Ensure that sales reps are properly trained to enable them to be confident in presenting economic arguments.
- Ensure evidence is available in an appropriate form to support applications for reimbursement and/or funding for new and existing products. This accountability requires close working with reimbursement/government affairs managers and new product development teams both centrally and in key markets.
- Provide advice to new product development teams and Strategic Marketing, including estimating the potential economic value of proposed new developments and recommending a price range to ensure cost-effectiveness. This will include advice on the type of economic evidence which will be required to demonstrate economic value to customers and/or to obtain reimbursement.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of sources of funding for AWC and related products in major markets and monitor key trends which are likely to affect the business in the future - including trends in health technology assessment. Ensure information is disseminated within the business.
- Work with the Vice President of Health Economics to promote the external image of the company as an industry leader in health economics. This will include writing papers for submission to peer-reviewed journals and presenting at national or international conferences.
Expertise Required
- Postgraduate qualification in economics or health economics (Master’s level or higher).
- Experience of applied health economics in a commercial setting.
- Recent senior experience working in the healthcare market and/or the medical devices industry.
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, both orally and in writing
- Ability to respond quickly and flexibly to the needs of customers and colleagues.
- Ability to think tactically and strategically
- Good analytical skills
- Ability to provide coaching and development support to a team of specialists
- Participative leadership style.
Stelfox operates on a very simple maxim: Find out what people want and give it to them. The primary focus of each Stelfox consultant is to cultivate a relationship with both client and candidate based on professionalism, speed and accuracy. The latter being the obvious competitive advantage offered by Stelfox afforded through the knowledge and experience of each individual consultant. The Stelfox team know exactly what type of individuals and skillset each of our clients repeatedly look for.
Please contact Ann-Sofie Brandt for details of this or any other opportunities on 01273-727-930 or ann-sofie@stelfoxuk.com
July 14, 2008: Manager
Location: Hunt Valley, Maryland, USA
To apply please visit http://www.caremark.com/careers and reference job id#: 16826BR
Position Summary: Strategic Research conducts scientific investigations of the health services and health economics issues critically important to CVS Caremark, our customers, and our internal colleagues. Our team leverages a vast set of data resources and employs the most rigorous and sophisticated research methods and analytical techniques available, with the ultimate goal of producing meaningful and actionable intelligence and formal research products.
The role of the Research Analyst is to provide comprehensive support to Strategic Research from idea conceptualization through dissemination of findings. The individual will have solid training in health services research methods including literature review, study design, and scientific writing. A familiarity with pharmacy and medical claims data will be valuable, as will data manipulation experience. The Research Analyst will have a command of econometric analysis, with companion programming skills in either Stata or SAS. Applicants with health economics backgrounds and prior publication experience will be especially attractive candidates.
Qualifications
- General knowledge of economics and more specifically health economics.
- General knowledge of healthcare and more specifically the pharmaceutical industry.
- Specific training and experience in conducting econometric analysis using SAS or preferably Stata.
- Familiarity with advanced analytical techniques used to help overcome the limitations of observational data.
- Ability to communicate research methods and results into publishable manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues to achieve team goals.
- Ability to learn quickly and think critically.
- Ability to manage own time, be flexible, and when appropriate seek guidance.
- Skilled at translating complicated research and analytical concepts for non-technical audiences.
- Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, technical information and concerns.
- Demonstrated “thirst for excellence” (i.e., quality and success).
Education: Master’s degree in economics, health services research, public health, or other highly-related discipline.
Experience: Three years of research and analytical experience is required. Equivalent experience may have been gained in the process of completing a college curriculum or associated research projects, such as a thesis or dissertation.
To apply please visit http://www.caremark.com/careers and reference job id#: 16826BR
July 14, 2008: Analyst , Featured
July 15, 2008
Location: Switzerland
Position is closed, thank you for your interest.
July 15, 2008: Directorship
Job Summary:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Patient-Reported Outcomes Specialist in Belgium. As a Patient-Reported Outcomes (PRO) Specialist, you would contribute to multi-disciplinary teams including Global Health Outcomes Research, Clinical Research, Global Medical Affairs, Regulatory and Commercial staff to support product development, regulatory submission, launch, marketing, reimbursement and formulary acceptance
Responsibilities
- Participate in developing outcomes research strategic plans;
- Selection, development, and/or validation of PRO instruments for product support;
- Writing relevant sections of Protocols, Case Report Forms, Statistical Analysis Plans, and Clinical Study Reports for the PRO assessment;
- Analyzing PRO data collected in clinical trials, interpretation and presentation of results in a meaningful way;
- Liaising with Key Opinion Leaders in the field of PRO;
- Designing/overseeing strategies to obtain regulatory approval of PRO claims;
- Liaising with Health Economics team to support product value claims for inclusion in value dossiers;
- Supporting internal and external communication about PRO by preparing/reviewing written and oral presentations
Experience Required
- Experience in psychometric, statistical analyses and writing of scientific reports/manuscripts.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work in interdisciplinary and transnational teams.
- Ability to communicate in English is essential, although spoken French is an asset for local contacts.
Stelfox operates on a very simple maxim: Find out what people want and give it to them.
The primary focus of each Stelfox consultant is to cultivate a relationship with both client and candidate based on professionalism, speed and accuracy. The latter being the obvious competitive advantage offered by Stelfox afforded through the knowledge and experience of each individual consultant.
The Stelfox team know exactly what type of individuals and skillset each of our clients repeatedly look for.
Please contact Ann-Sofie Brandt for details of this or any other opportunities on 01273-727-930 or ann-sofie@stelfoxuk.com
July 15, 2008: Specialist
Location: Hunt Valley, Maryland, USA
To apply please visit http://www.caremark.com/careers and reference job id#: 16699BR
Position Summary: Strategic Research conducts scientific investigations of the health services and health economics issues critically important to CVS Caremark, our customers, and our internal colleagues. Our team leverages a vast set of data resources and employs the most rigorous and sophisticated research methods and analytical techniques available, with the ultimate goal of producing meaningful and actionable intelligence and formal research products.
The role of the Senior Research Analyst is to provide comprehensive support to Strategic Research from idea conceptualization through dissemination of findings. The individual will have solid training in health services research methods including literature review, study design, and scientific writing. A familiarity with pharmacy and medical claims data will be valuable, as will data manipulation experience. The Senior Research Analyst will have a command of econometric analysis, with companion programming skills in either Stata or SAS. Applicants with health economics backgrounds and prior publication experience will be especially attractive candidates.
Qualifications
- General knowledge of economics and more specifically health economics.
- General knowledge of healthcare and more specifically the pharmaceutical industry.
- Specific training and experience in conducting econometric analysis using SAS or preferably Stata.
- Familiarity with advanced analytical techniques used to help overcome the limitations of observational data.
- Ability to communicate research methods and results into publishable manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues to achieve team goals.
- Ability to learn quickly and think critically.
- Ability to manage own time, be flexible, and when appropriate seek guidance.
- Skilled at translating complicated research and analytical concepts for non-technical audiences.
- Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, technical information and concerns.
- Demonstrated “thirst for excellence” (i.e., quality and success).
Education: Master’s degree in economics, health services research, public health, or other highly-related discipline.
Experience: Six years of research and analytical experience is required. Equivalent experience may have been gained in the process of completing a college curriculum or associated research projects, such as a thesis or dissertation.
To apply please visit http://www.caremark.com/careers and reference job id#: 16699BR
July 15, 2008: Analyst , Featured
July 16, 2008
Location: Switzerland
Job Summary:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Director of Market Access and Pricing for a global pharmaceutical company in Switzerland.
Responsibilities
- Lead global market access, reimbursement and pricing strategies for new product launches and lifecycle management of marketed products
- Lead strategic pricing analysis to inform development and commercialisation strategies
- Lead and develop Medical Marketing activities as relates to quality of life and cost effectiveness messages for key brands in all therapy areas to communicate added value of key products
- Drive publication strategy together with Global Brand Managers to support commercial positioning of key brands
- Monitor pricing and reimbursement environment and inform senior management of current and future market access developments
- Educate across all levels and disciplines within corporate and local operations on the importance and content of market access strategies
- Support local M&S companies in implementing market access and pricing strategies aligned with global commercial strategy
- Work on Key Opinion Leader development in cooperation with local and global teams to support market access, pricing and commercialisation strategies, and to position as a leader in this area in its key therapeutic categories
- Provide strategic input to congresses and commercial symposia and to ensure alignment of key messages for promotion activities and publications
- Provide strategic pricing and market access input into planning, design and implementation of all relevant Phase III/IV clinical development programmes
- Develop global and regional launch sequencing to optimise pricing opportunity aligned with commercialisation strategy
- Evaluate relevant Business Development opportunities from pricing and market access perspective to ensure optimal product commercialisation.
Experience Required
- Post-graduate (Master’s or PhD) degree in Health Economics or related disciplines
- Extensive experience in market access (reimbursement) & pricing function within
- pharmaceutical industry, experience in Global / European / International functions a strong advantage
- Established experience working with payer groups
- Established publication record in health economics
- Working knowledge of clinical drug development processes would be an asset
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build good working relationships both internally and externally
- Ability to combine strategic vision with tactical hands-on execution and a high work capacity
- Strong leadership and organisational skills
- Team player with the ability to work under own initiative as well as motivate others
- Change oriented - able to adapt according to market dynamics and needs without losing strategic focus
- Understanding of the local and global marketing needs of a growing company.
Stelfox operates on a very simple maxim: Find out what people want and give it to them.
The primary focus of each Stelfox consultant is to cultivate a relationship with both client and candidate based on professionalism, speed and accuracy. The latter being the obvious competitive advantage offered by Stelfox afforded through the knowledge and experience of each individual consultant.
The Stelfox team know exactly what type of individuals and skillset each of our clients repeatedly look for.
Please contact Ann-Sofie Brandt for details of this or any other opportunities on 01273-727-930 or ann-sofie@stelfoxuk.com
July 16, 2008: Directorship
Location: SE England, UK
Background: This is a fantastic opportunity to work for one of the world’s largest Pharmaceutical companies in a pivotal and highly important role. We are looking for an experienced Health Economics Manager with experience of making submissions to NICE and SMC for Health Technology Assessments (HTA). You will be reporting directly into the Head of Health Outcomes and be responsible for mentoring and supervising more junior members of the team.
Primary duties: As the senior manager for Health Outcomes, you will develop Health Outcomes Strategies, design studies to support new and existing products, developing and supporting submissions for HTA bodies and work closely across multifunctional teams.
You will have the opportunity to really drive forward health outcomes strategies using your considerable experience and influence in the area to influence Key Opinion Leaders and liaise with HTA bodies and NHS customers.
Qualifications:
- Economic, Mathematical or Life Sciences Degree.
- A higher Degree in Health Economics or Related Field.
- Prior Experience in a similar role.
- Cost effective analysis
For this or any other opportunities please send your CV to:
Austen Morgan
HEOR, Pricing and Market Access Specialist
NonStop Pharma Recruitment Economics Team
economics@nonstop-pharma.com
Alternatively, please call on +44 (0)207 234 0550
NonStop operate on strict procedures and will not actively market your details without your express permission and direction.
July 16, 2008: Manager
Location: SE England, UK
Position is closed, thank you for your interest.
July 16, 2008: Manager
July 17, 2008
Location: UK
Background: We have a fantastic opportunity for a qualified health economist at a one of the world’s largest oldest and most respected Pharmaceutical companies. Our client has been in the top portion of the world’s top pharmaceutical companies for decades and with their promising pipeline this looks set to continue for many years to come.
Primary duties:
Our client is looking for an Economist with a postgraduate qualification in Health Economics to join there successful team. This promising role will include HTA submissions to U.K. HTA bodies including NICE, SMC and AWMSG, in line with our client’s product strategy. You will be developing in depth economic arguments and collate outcomes data as required.
This fantastic opportunity will give you the chance to work in a world renowned organisation that will invest in your future and put you head and shoulders above your peers
Qualifications: For this position you will have:
- A post graduate qualification in Health Economics
- In depth knowledge of Modelling Methods
- Proven Knowledge of HTA submissions
- And good interpersonal skills
Additional information: For this or any other opportunities please send your CV to:
Austen Morgan
HEOR, Pricing and Market Access Specialist
NonStop Pharma Recruitment Economics Team
economics@nonstop-pharma.com
Alternatively, please call on +44 (0)207 234 0550
NonStop operate on strict procedures and will not actively market your details without your express permission and direction.
July 17, 2008: Health Economist
July 18, 2008
Location: SE England, UK
Background: We have a brand new role available for an Evidence Based Medicine Manager with a top global Pharma in the South East. Our client has a fantastic industry reputation and the financial statistics and product pipeline to back up its reputation. If you are looking for a company to make your career in then this is surely it.
Primary duties:
As the EBM Manager you will support Health Outcomes through the reviewing identifying and summarising of clinical data. This will include complex literature search and review, designing review of competitor products and constructing clinical arguments for HTA Submissions.
This broad and highly responsible role will definitely turbo charge you career and put you on the fast track to success.
Qualifications:
We are looking for candidates with a good degree of prior experience in evidence based medicine ideally in a similar organisation, with knowledge of designing systematic literature reviews.
Additional information: For this or any other opportunities please send your CV to:
Austen Morgan
HEOR, Pricing and Market Access Specialist
NonStop Pharma Recruitment Economics Team
economics@nonstop-pharma.com
Alternatively, please call on +44 (0)207 234 0550
NonStop operate on strict procedures and will not actively market your details without your express permission and direction.
July 18, 2008: Manager
July 20, 2008
Location: Richmond, Virginia, USA
Virginia Commonwealth University and the Massey Cancer Center support a post-doctoral training position to work on projects in health economics and policy. The scope of work includes econometric analyses with large data sets, writing and editing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, and developing new research ideas. The Research Associate will work with a team of faculty on funded projects in health economics and will help to develop new research proposals. Current projects include analyses of the effect of health insurance on health and labor market participation decisions, of the impact of safety net hospitals on treatment and outcomes among insured and uninsured patients, and of disparities in health outcomes.
The term of appointment can range from one to two years, with a flexible start in the 2008/09 academic year. Salary will be negotiable based on qualifications and experience. In addition to the annual salary, Fellows will have access to a full range of university resources including health care insurance. A Ph.D. in Economics or related field, experience in applied economic research methods, econometric analysis and statistical software, and strong technical writing skills are required. Experience in health economics research is preferred.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a research writing sample and the names of three references to Professor Cathy J. Bradley; Virginia Commonwealth University ; Department of Health Administration; 1008 East Clay Street; P.O. Box 980203; Richmond, VA 23298-0203; or by email cjbradley@vcu.edu.
Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
July 20, 2008: Fellowship/Studentship
July 21, 2008
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
For more than 130 years, Eli Lilly and Company has been dedicated to meeting the health care needs of people in the United States and around the world. We address these needs primarily by developing innovative medicines—investing a higher percentage of our sales in research and development than any other major pharmaceutical company. If you are interested in being considered for employment with a “Best in Class” Pharmaceutical company, please review the following opportunity:
Health Outcomes Research Scientist
The purpose of the Global Health Outcomes Scientist position is to provide scientific and technical expertise to ensure that the health outcomes research conducted provides the necessary and needed information that informs the development of compounds in program and product phase. The Scientist oversees and ensures health economics/outcomes research strategies and programs to support Pricing, Reimbursement and Access activities for Lilly products. The Scientist demonstrates and applies in-depth knowledge, understanding, and evaluation of clinical, economic, and/or patient reported outcomes methodologies. The Scientist effectively communicates complex concepts to internal and external business partners, along with scientific communities, in support of health outcomes research. Moreover, the Scientist provides technical and scientific leadership to influence cross-functional initiatives.
Key Objectives/Deliverables:
Environmental Awareness: Establishes and maintains a broad network of contacts within the health care sector, pharmaceutical industry and academia; Maintains awareness of current health economics/outcomes methodologies and applications; Anticipates and evaluates future market needs and trends within specified healthcare environments; Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and understanding of economic evaluation methodologies and provides accurate interpretations; Demonstrates understanding of the cross-functional nature of drug development and post-marketing support to inform product-specific health outcomes strategy; Influences the internal and external environmental factors that impact health outcomes
Strategy: Oversees and ensures health economics/outcomes research strategies and programs to influence/support a value based price to achieve access for Lilly products; Adapts and utilizes information to maximize interactions with internal and external customers; Persuasive in providing direction for complex health economics/outcomes solutions; Formulates or significantly contributes to health economics/outcomes strategies for projects; Partner with other functions outside of health outcomes (e.g. market planning, medical, regulatory, statistics, market research, strategic pricing, etc.) to deliver collaborative work products (e.g., clinical protocols, label language, statistical analysis plan, etc.)
Study Development: Develops specific US Health Outcomes research programs for diabetes compounds; Ensures quality standards, and performance standards for research projects are realistically set and attained; Applies and seeks technical expertise to conduct scientific research in the health outcomes field; Ensures research is designed within the scope of the defined clinical plan and is developed to influence and optimize pricing, reimbursement, and access; Solves difficult health economics/outcomes issues associated with registration, pricing, reimbursement and access initiatives through appropriate application of research methods; Demonstrates strong ability to identify, use and implement data for health outcomes research; Defines and shapes research with key partners and vendors to efficiently produce high quality research results
Project Management: Ensures health outcomes program or product team budgets are realistically set and attained; Ensures research is conducted within the scope of product coverage to influence and optimize pricing, reimbursement, and access; Effectively communicates status of projects to management and key business partners to keep them informed of project process, budget implications, etc.; Manages delivery and prioritization of research with key partners and vendors to efficiently produce high quality research results
Information Dissemination: Effectively communicates in a credible manner health outcomes information to internal and external business partners, scientific communities, and customers in support of Pricing, Reimbursement and Access activities; Organizes, prepares, and conducts meetings with key internal and external decision makers; Ensures alignment with cross-functional teams; Speaks knowledgably and authoritatively across therapeutic areas in regards to HO research considerations and their commercial impact; Provides health economics/outcomes assessments and recommendations of compounds to management and business units; Shares experience and learning with associates and peers, locally and internationally; Develops, prepares, co-ordinates and presents scientific communications
Minimum Requirements:
- A Masters degree in a field relevant to Health Outcomes
- Significant previous training and experience in designing and conducting research and disseminating the results in the areas of health economics, health outcomes, disease management, and/or population health
Additional Skills/Preferences:
- International experience
- Clinical background
- Technical and analytic capabilities in the areas of economic modeling, economic evaluation, cost-effectiveness evaluation, burden of disease, epidemiology, statistics, health care policy etc.
- The ability to influence individuals
- Strong project management skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work successfully in a team/cross-functional environment
- The ability to think and act globally with a customer focus and a solution orientation
Lilly credits its exceptional employees for its successes, and knows the key to ongoing achievement lies in attracting and retaining the best people. A company rich in heritage, Lilly employs individuals, conducts research and markets products worldwide. By providing for the unmet needs of our customers through a continuous stream of innovation, we will outgrow all competitors.
Lilly earns consistent and wide recognition for creating an exceptional work environment:
- Business Week magazine 50 Best Places To Launch A Career™
- FORTUNE America’s Most Admired Companies™
- FORTUNE 50 Best Companies for Minorities™
- Working Mother 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers™
- Industry Week magazine 100 Best-Managed Companies™
- Business Ethics magazine 100 Best Corporate Citizens™
- Science magazine Best Companies for Scientists™
ELI LILLY AND COMPANY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
To apply, please visit http://www.lilly.com/ and reference Job ID 50315186
July 21, 2008: Researcher/Co-ordinator
July 28, 2008
Location: Rochester, Minnesota, USA
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, seeks a healthcare specialist to be responsible for conducting, developing, and implementing reporting and analysis that demonstrates the effectiveness of population health management initiatives (including data mining). As a member of the Healthcare Analytics team, this position manages health outcome projects, and serves as a key contact with clients and partners to meet expectations focusing on the health, productivity and financial goals attained through use of MCHS resources, products, and services. You will participate in the product development process to ensure that final design and reporting strategy targets the desired outcomes, is business-driven, and represents the industry’s “best of practice.” Additionally, this position participates in the design and implementation of test plans associated with targeted population health management initiatives such as lifestyle coaching and integrated cross product reporting.
A bachelor’s degree in business or a health related field, or liberal arts with an analytic background, is required. Masters degree in Public Health or related field preferred along with 5+ years of health-related program outcomes experience (population health management and/or healthcare claims based analysis), including questionnaire/survey design and statistical analysis. Advanced communication skills, proven expertise in relationship management of multi-disciplinary teams, and ability to influence, prioritize and multi-task are essential. Proficiency in Word/Excel/Access a must.
Mayo Clinic, one of Fortune magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” offers an excellent salary and benefits package. To apply or learn more about this or other opportunities, please visit and reference job posting #19715.
Mayo Clinic
Stephanie Bowron, Human Resources
Phone: 800-562-7984
Mayo Clinic is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Post-offer/pre-employment screening is required.
July 28, 2008: Analyst
July 31, 2008
Location: The Netherlands
Mapi Values is an independent and internationally renowned company with offices in the UK, France, the USA and The Netherlands, providing strategic consultancy and tactical solutions in Health Economics & Outcomes Research for the international pharmaceutical industry.
For the Dutch we would like to appoint a
(Senior) Research Associate
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious researcher in epidemiology, health services research, biostatistics or a related quantitative subject who is looking to develop his or her international career in health economics and outcomes research.
The health economic related work at Mapi Values is varied, and includes:
- Systematic reviews and meta-analysis,
- Economic modelling: development, adaptation and communication of models for reimbursement purposes, and international marketing support.
Applicants will have a postgraduate qualification (MSc/PhD) or equivalent experience and will be able to demonstrate a track record in applied research. Skills in health economics research, statistics, epidemiology or quantitative analysis of biological/medical data are required. A demonstrated interest in cost-effectiveness evaluations would be an advantage. Excellent analytical and communication skills are essential. Clinical writing skills are very much welcomed. Preferably working knowledge of one or more of the following software packages: Excel/Visual Basic, WinBUGS, SAS or STATA.
We offer excellent career prospects, international travel and a competitive remuneration package, together with a professional and friendly working environment.
If you meet the above requirements and are interested in working in a dynamic environment, please apply in writing, enclosing your CV before 31 July 2008 to:
Judith van Roy, Office Manager,
Mapi Values Netherlands,
De Molen 84, 3995 AX Houten
e-mail: judith.vanroy@mapivalues.com
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July 31, 2008: Researcher/Co-ordinator
August 1, 2008
Location: Various
Closing date: 1 August 2008
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August 1, 2008: Grant
August 15, 2008
Background to the company and our offerings
This company has been established for over 10 years and provides management consultancy services to the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. It specialises in research among healthcare payers to assist refinement of pricing, reimbursement and market access strategies.
They have specialist writing affiliate and have an experienced team of medical writers.
Value dossiers are the companies core product offering and have developed dossiers for more than 50 major products. Although these are specialist deliverables, much of the content is transferable from more traditional medical communications e.g. disease background and clinical data. Training can be provided on those areas that are less familiar.
They also produce market access newsletters, formulary materials, publications, disease area reviews and commercial assessments.
Therapy area experience covers all major areas.
This position reports to the Associate Director.
Duties and responsibilities
- You will work as part of a team of writers on the development of Value Dossiers for global pharmaceutical company clients. We work for most of the top 10 companies.
- The work is varied and involves multiple projects covering a range of therapy areas.
- Each dossier aims to communicate the clinical, economic and wider benefits of treatment with a specific product to an internal audience.
- Dossiers are a blend of commercial and scientific content but usually include the following areas:
- Disease background
- Definitions, classification, epidemiology, current treatments, guidelines, competitive environment, unmet need
- Clinical evidence
- Summary of efficacy and safety data from the clinical trials
- Quality of life
- Summary of quality of life data (if available)
- Health economics
- Description of health economic modelling work and budget impact
- Completed documents are intended to help company personnel in pricing and reimbursement negotiations with local authorities.
- Other duties may also include: attending and writing reports for advisory board meetings, background literature reviews, slide kits and short reports relating to consultancy activity.
- Typical tasks for a project include:
- Cataloging client-supplied source materials and management of references
- Undertaking literature reviews
- Planning document structures
- Writing fully referenced content
- Developing visuals and graphics (training can be provided)
- Editing and quality assurance
- Document formatting
- Development of summary slide kit
- Liaising with other members of the writing team and the Project Director
- Project management
- Client contact
Requirements
Personal characteristics
- Bright and enthusiastic
- Organised
- Proactive
- Able to work on own initiative and to prioritise work
- Good team player
- Able to work to deadlines
Skills/experience
- First-class writing and editing skills
- Creativity and intellectual capability to convey complex information
- Ability to apply commercial thinking to the interpretation of clinical and economic data
- An ability to manage projects independently
- Comfort in a client facing role
- Research and analysis skills
- Computer literate with good Word/PowerPoint/Excel capabilities (training can be provided)
- Knowledge of different therapy areas (and/or an ability to rapidly learn new areas)
If you are interested in this role please contact Jennifer Harris
jennifer@stelfoxuk.com
01273 727930
August 15, 2008: Consultant/Advisor