New Entries
- Full-Time, Tenure Track Faculty Position: Department of Health Management and Policy, College of Health and Human Services, University of New Hampshire (UNH)
- Career Opportunities in Health Economics, Amgen International, Uxbridge, UK
- Director of Reimbursement
- Various Positions at Health Economics Unit (HEU), University of Cape Town
- Global Health Outcomes Director (or Senior Manager)
- Global Pricing & Market Access Director (UK Based)
- Global Project Leader, Health Economics, Outcomes & Reimbursement
- Senior Health Economics Manager UK
- H.E.O.R Manager (UK Based)
- Senior Health Economist, Expanding Ethical Pharma, UK
- Market Access and Health Outcomes Manager, South East, UK
- Recruiting Various Positions: Barrington James – Pharmacoeconomics Division
- Senior Health Economics Consultant, Germany
- Market Access Manager
- Faculty Opening, Health Care Management Department: The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
- Postdoctoral Fellowship in Comparative Health Policy: The Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (Shorenstein APARC)
Jobs Closing Soon
December 6, 2008
Location: Oxfordshire, England, UK
One of the leading Health Outcomes Consultancies in the UK are currently recruiting for a talented and enthusiastic Director of Health Economics to join their team in Oxfordshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a team of experienced consultants on a number of exciting projects within the Health Economics/Outcomes research field. With a large international presence they have a dedicated team in both the UK and in the USA and have a well established client base. They really are one of the best consultancies to work for and have an excellent reputation with both their employees and clients.
It is essential that you have an excellent track record in the Health Economics sector and an in-depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry that will have been gained within academia, consulting or industry. The main aspect of the role will require demonstrable in-depth knowledge of Health Economic evaluation, economic modeling and HTA Submissions. You will also be responsible for taking the lead role of complex health economic projects and the development of technical health economic models.
This is a fantastic opportunity that will allow you to take the next step in your career. There is an excellent salary on offer that will compliment your skills and experience within the Health Economics field. You will also receive an attractive range of benefits that will include a company related bonus, private medical and pension. This really is a great opportunity to work within a friendly, supportive and informal office environment where you will take a lead role in helping to grown the companies global Health Economics business.
For more information please call Gina at Paramount Recruitment on +44(0)0121 6165037 or apply now. If this position isn’t quite what you are looking for please get in touch as we specialise in the HEOR, Pricing & Reimbursement and Market Access sector and currently have a number of opportunities available.
Keywords – Pharmaceutical, health economics, outcomes research, research associate, qualitative and quantitative, HTA, London, South East, market access, HEOR, data analysis, value dossiers and HTA submissions, business development, health economic evaluation
Ref: GH- DirHE-0710, Salary £55k - £65k, Location – London, South East
http://www.paramountrecruitment.co.uk/home/
December 6, 2008: Directorship
Location: Oxfordshire, England, UK
One of the leading Health Outcomes Consultancies in the UK are currently recruiting for a talented and enthusiastic Senior Health Economist to join their team in Oxfordshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a team of experienced consultants on a number of exciting projects within the Health Economics/Outcomes research field. With a large international presence they have a dedicated team in both the UK and in the USA and have a well established client base. They really are one of the best consultancies to work for and the successful candidate will be given support and guidance throughout their employment.
Within this role you will be required to develop health economic strategies and produce HTA to support market access. You will be required to work on a number of products where you will be involved with a number of international pharmaceutical companies. You will have an excellent tract record working and you will ideally already working within an agency environment where you are involved in developing and coordinating HTA submissions for NICE, SMC and the AWMSG. A solid academic background is required and you will ideally have a postgraduate qualification in Health Economics or Economic Evaluation.
This is a fantastic opportunity that will allow you to further develop your career within a fast paced consultancy environment. The salary on offer will compliment your experience and is accompanied by a comprehensive range of benefits that are competitive with the current market. If this sounds like it could be exactly what you are looking for in your next career move apply now!
For more information please call Gina at Paramount Recruitment on +44(0)0121 6165037 or apply now. If this position isn’t quite what you are looking for please get in touch as we specialise in the HEOR, Pricing & Reimbursement and Market Access sector and currently have a number of opportunities available.
Keywords - Pharmaceutical, health economics, outcomes research, HTA, Oxford, Oxfordshire, South East, market access, HEOR, data analysis, value dossiers and HTA submissions, Economic modeling, economic evaluation, NICE, SMC, AWMSG
Ref: GH-HEon-0210, Salary #35k-#50k, Location - Oxfordshire, South East
December 6, 2008: Health Economist
December 8, 2008
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Deadline: 8 December 2008
Qualified applicants are sought for two year post-doctoral fellowships in Population Economics. The successful post-doctoral fellows will continue his/her training through a two-year fellowship at the Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies. The post-doctoral fellows will be members of the Department of Global Health and Population. They will work directly on projects with faculty members and will also be expected to develop their own research in population economics.
Examples of current projects are:
- The effect of fertility on economic development
- Social networks and fertility
- The effect of social security on savings and retirement behavior
- Expected longevity and life cycle behavior
- Health and labor productivity
- The demographic and economic consequences of HIV/AIDS
- Health and aging in India
Fellows usually undertake some field work in developing countries. Fellows may be permitted to undertake a small amount of teaching.
Eligibility: Applicants should have a recent Ph.D. in economics (or expect to receive a Ph.D. by September 2009), and have a strong background in a relevant field (e.g. population economics, labor economics, public economics, health economics or development economics) together with expertise in applied econometrics. Experience of field work is desirable. Fellows will be selected on the basis of their academic achievement and promise, regardless of nationality. Qualified women and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.?
Salary: $46,000. In addition to the annual salary, Fellows will have access to a full range of university resources including benefits.?
Applications: Interested applicants should submit complete applications:
- a cover letter applying for the position and setting out the research interests the applicant would like to pursue during the fellowship
- a curriculum vita
- graduate transcripts (with course work grades)
- a sample of published or unpublished work (journal length article)
Applicants should ask three referees to write or email independently to
kfabella@hsph.harvard.edu
K. Fabella
Population Economics Program
Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies
9 Bow Street
Cambridge , MA 02138, USA
Please send complete documents via email to kfabella@hsph.harvard.edu and include ?“Post-Doctoral Fellowship” in the subject line of your email. Incomplete applications will be disregarded. If you are unable to send us your materials via email, you may send them by mail the address above. The deadline for applications is 8th December 2008.
Further Information: Applicants seeking further information should contact Professor Gunther Fink at gfink@hsph.harvard.edu?
Qualified minority, or first generation, college graduates are encouraged to apply simultaneously for a Yerby Fellowship from the Harvard School of Public Health
December 8, 2008: Fellowship/Studentship , Post-Doc
December 14, 2008
Location: Germany
Salary: Competitive
My Client is an international consultancy and due to the continuously growing demand is looking to expand its Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) team in Germany. They are looking to recruit a Senior Health Economics Consultant, with particular expertise in Economic Modeling, to develop complex cost-effectiveness models (e.g. decision trees, Markov models) and budget impact models.
Job Description
- Develop complex cost-effectiveness models (e.g. decision trees, Markov models) and budget impact models
- Develop, execute and manage small- and large scale HE studies
- Develop proposals for HE studies
- High quality communication of HE research (study report writing, manuscript writing, oral presentations)
- Mentoring junior staff members
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of proven practical expertise in Health Economics and Outcomes Research (modeling and observational studies)
- Demonstrated thorough skills in modeling software (e.g. Excel, TreeAge, @risk, Visual Basic, ARENA)
- Clinical background and/or graduated with a Master degree in Health Economics is definitely an asset
- Profound understanding, expression and applying HE evaluation concepts and methods
- Familiar with discrete event modeling
- Familiar with Quality of Life assessments
- Working knowledge of health care reimbursement processes is an advantage
Personal Skills:
- Fluent German/English (written and spoken)
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment as well as independently
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Excellent management skills
- Flexible, stress resistant and inventive
I recruit specifically within the Pharmacoecomics function throughout Europe, if you would like to speak to me regarding this vacancy, or simply be made aware of opportunities as they arise then please call me today on +44 (0)1293 77 66 44 for a confidential discussion.
Alternatively e-mail me on bpugh@barringtonjames.com
I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Ben Pugh
Specialist Consultant ~ Pharmacoeconomics
+ 44 (0)1293 77 66 44
December 14, 2008: Consultant/Advisor
December 15, 2008
Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA
Our client is a medical device manufacturer with domestic and international operations, based in San Antonio TX. We are looking for a Health Economist who can develop cost effectiveness strategies for medical device products for the international market.
Background sought:
- Masters in Public Health, Health Policy or Health Economics; will also consider Masters in Economics with professional experience in health care or PharmD.
- 2 - 3 years experience in medical device health economics or government health care financing policy analysis.
- Demonstrated knowledge of statistics, research methods, budget impact models, QALY models, and Markov models.
- Demonstrated knowledge of International healthcare policy-making & financing processes, the medical device industry, and health economics strategies and implications for healthcare stakeholders.
Foreign language skill (German, French, Japanese) is desirable. Compensation is a base to $115,000 plus relocation. If you have an interest, or a recommendation, I welcome an email to bill.broderick@fennimoresolutions.com
Bill Broderick
Fennimore Solutions
Staffing Solutions to meet client goals
December 15, 2008: Health Economist
Location: Belgium
Salary: Competitive
My Client is an international consultancy and due to the continuously growing demand is looking to expand its Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) team in Belgium. They are looking to recruit a Senior Health Economics Consultant, with particular expertise in Economic Modeling, to develop complex cost-effectiveness models (e.g. decision trees, Markov models) and budget impact models.
Job Description
- Develop complex cost-effectiveness models (e.g. decision trees, Markov models) and budget impact models
- Develop, execute and manage small- and large scale HE studies
- Develop proposals for HE studies
- High quality communication of HE research (study report writing, manuscript writing, oral presentations)
- Mentoring junior staff members
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of proven practical expertise in Health Economics and Outcomes Research (modeling and observational studies)
- Demonstrated thorough skills in modeling software (e.g. Excel, TreeAge, @risk, Visual Basic, ARENA)
- Clinical background and/or graduated with a Master degree in Health Economics is definitely an asset
- Profound understanding, expression and applying HE evaluation concepts and methods
- Familiar with discrete event modeling
- Familiar with Quality of Life assessments
- Working knowledge of health care reimbursement processes is an advantage
Personal Skills:
- Fluent Dutch/English or French/English (written and spoken), and preferably also Dutch/French
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment as well as independently
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Excellent management skills
- Flexible, stress resistant and inventive
I recruit specifically within the Pharmacoecomics function throughout Europe, if you would like to speak to me regarding this vacancy, or simply be made aware of opportunities as they arise then please call me today on +44 (0)1293 77 66 44 for a confidential discussion.
Alternatively e-mail me on bpugh@barringtonjames.com
I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Ben Pugh
Specialist Consultant ~ Pharmacoeconomics
+ 44 (0)1293 77 66 44
December 15, 2008: Consultant/Advisor
Location: UK
Background
This is a rare opportunity to become a leading figure within the Pricing and Market Access division at a top 10 Global Pharmaceutical organisation.
We are seeking an individual who has already built a strong career within P&R / Market Access and is now seeking their next challenge within a global team.
Description
The purpose of this role is to drive the payer perspective into brand strategy and implementation. For brands in development: design and develop Pricing & Market Access strategies and Value Packs and integrate into overall brand strategy. Work with Clinical and HEOR to design value demonstration support plans and integrate the planned output into brand strategies and communications.
Accountabilities/Responsibilities
General accountabilities:
- Champion the payer perspective and drive it into brand strategy and implementation
- Ensure appropriate involvement of other P&MA team members and leadership in payer-related brand deliverables
- Co-lead the global Value Teams alongside global commercial lead
- Develop payer communication plans and work with other brand team members and marketing companies as they integrate and deliver this through their communication activities
- Communicate project issues and progress effectively and in a timely manner to all stakeholders including European Market Access Action Team, EMT, CRB using all media, including meetings
- Comply with company policies, standards and procedures in every interaction
For brands in development :
- Define pricing and market access options for strategic markets for lead indications and that optimize the value of life cycle management opportunities
- Provide a clear commercial evaluation of each strategic option, balancing risks and benefits for the brand
- Deliver credible, commercially viable payer and patient value stories for key payer types in strategic markets that R&D can build their evidence base on
- Provide Pricing and Market Access leadership in Emerging and brand teams to ensure all relevant pricing and value issues are integrated into strategies and plans
- Collaborate on the development and specification of the pricing and market access strategy, value story and supporting evidence base
- Develop clear, customer-focused Value Packs and other core global value materials and ensure acceptance by influential markets i.e. US, first launch markets, UK, Canada, Australia
- Finalise clear, customer-focused Value Packs and other core global value materials
- Ensure local plans and dossiers of influential markets (eg US, first launch markets, UK, Canada, Australia) are effectively co-ordinated and that the use of key clinical evidence is consistently applied and interpreted across markets
- Provide any necessary revisions to pricing and market access strategies and value stories that optimize the value of life cycle management opportunities
- Design and support a range of appropriate payer collaborations in ISMO and NA that will help customers understand the full value of the brand Lead, drive and ensure full and timely delivery of outsourced P&MA projects within budget
Minimum Requirements – Education and Experience
- Graduate /College degree in biomedical science, business or economics
- Knowledge of the needs and expectations of regional payers, insurers and commercial customers in strategic markets
- Good knowledge of the clinical and value demonstration approaches used by R&D in providing support for price and access
- Experience of leading cross- functional teams to deliver and communicate innovative customer solutions based on detailed customer insight
- Experience of developing concise and audience-focused communications, both written and for presentation
- Able to develop models for quantification of scenarios and risk eg financial models, economic/clinical model
- Experience in a marketing company in a commercial strategy function eg managed markets brand director, business development director, head of pricing/access
- Experience working with clinicians, pharmacists and payers on evidence based customer solutions eg through working with local payers in Europe or commercial customers in the US
Additional Information
A full job description is available upon application.
I recruit specifically within the HE / OR function throughout Europe, if you would like to speak to me regarding one of my current vacancies, or simply be made aware of opportunities as they arise then please call me today on +44 (0)1293 77 66 44 for a confidential discussion.
Alternatively e-mail me on rbirdl@barringtonjames.com
I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Ray Bird
Specialist Consultant ~ Pharmacoeconomics
+ 44 (0)1293 77 66 44
http://www.barringtonjames.com/
December 15, 2008: Directorship
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
The Centre for Health Services and Policy Research (CHSPR) at The University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications for a new tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful applicant must demonstrate potential to be internationally recognized for advancing policy-relevant research and for excellence in teaching graduate (and possibly undergraduate) courses. S/he will be appointed as an assistant professor (tenure track) in UBC’s new School of Population and Public Health, effective July 1, 2009 (or no later than January 1, 2010).
CHSPR conducts research, training, knowledge translation, and data development related to health services research and health care policy. Our focus is on population-level analyses – the ways in which health care services can best be organized, funded and delivered to promote the health of populations. CHSPR promotes an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to research and training, recognizing that problems in health systems and policy transcend traditional academic boundaries. We pride ourselves in using innovative and collaborative approaches to generating reliable and independent evidence on issues that matter to the health of Canadians. Our faculty and students regularly interact with decision makers to ensure that our work is relevant and therefore has impact. Yet, CHSPR’s diversified sources of public and non-profit financial support ensure the independence necessary to be critical and credible.
We seek a health services researcher and/or health care policy researcher with a doctoral degree in any relevant discipline. Applicants must have specific expertise in one or more of the following health care-related areas: health human resources, access to appropriate care, quality and safety, health care politics and policy processes, or systems-level research relating to primary care or chronic disease management. Applicants must also have demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following: use of large administrative healthcare databases, survey research methods, or program/policy evaluation methods. If this describes you, if you are determined to have a significant impact on scholarship and policy, if you have excellent communication and partnership development skills, and if you see yourself as someone whose contributions will complement and advance CHSPR’s mission, we are interested in hearing from you.
APPLICATIONS
To apply, please email electronic copies of the following to hr@chspr.ubc.ca. Required items:
- A complete CV
- A record of teaching effectiveness
- A two-page covering letter outlining how you see your training, research background, interests and career objectives contributing to CHSPR’s mission and aligning with the identified priority areas above
- The names of three academic references
- Two writing samples
Applications will be reviewed beginning 15 December 2008. The position will remain open until filled and is subject to final budgetary approval by UBC. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Equity in Hiring
UBC is one of Canada’s leading universities and is ranked among the 50 best universities in the world. UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
December 15, 2008: Professorship/Lectureship
December 16, 2008
Location: Madison, Wisconsin, USA
The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is currently seeking applications for a full-time, fully-funded tenure track faculty position in the Department of Medical History and Bioethics at any rank. We seek a colleague with an active research program and teaching interests that complement existing areas in biomedical ethics, health and society, and medical history. Special consideration will be given to candidates with experience in and commitment to clinical ethics, and to candidates with the potential for leadership of the Bioethics Program.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a major research university with leadership in stem cell research, translational medicine, international health, environmental health, and nanotechnology, in addition to special attention to public health, family medicine and rural health. The Department has faculty trained in philosophy, law, medicine, anthropology, disability studies, medical history, and welcomes scholars who have interests in working with an interdisciplinary core of researchers.
Candidates must have a graduate degree in medicine, nursing, law, philosophy, social sciences, public health, or other disciplines relevant to bioethics. Joint appointments with other campus units will be considered as appropriate. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, a curriculum vita, and contact information for three references. The committee will begin reviewing applications Dec 16, 2008.
PVL #60254
Susan E. Lederer, Ph.D.
Attn: Ms. Jean von Allmen
MHB
1300 University Ave Room 1135
Madison, WI 53706-1532
For additional information, email: jmvonall@wisc.edu
Additional information can be found at: http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_060254.html
Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. Wisconsin Caregiver Law applies. A background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer.
December 16, 2008: Professorship/Lectureship
December 19, 2008
Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
Closing date: 19 December 2008
The Faculty of Business and Economics (HEC Lausanne) invites applications for a position of
Assistant Professor in Health Economics or Health Econometrics
This position is being advertised within the framework of the Swiss School of Public Health+ (SSPH+), a national pole of excellence in Public Health and Health Economics founded by six Swiss universities.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Economics. They must provide evidence of a strong commitment to international-level research in theoretical and/or applied Health Economics or Health Econometrics, in the form of publications related to the health care context in the leading journals in Economics and Econometrics. Candidates should demonstrate the capacity to work collaboratively with other scholars and with interdisciplinary groups. They should have a high commitment for teaching at postgraduate level.
As an equal opportunity employer the University of Lausanne particularly welcomes applications by female candidates.
The successful candidate will be required to teach and conduct research at various levels (in particular Master of advanced studies and PhD) within the Institute of Health Economics and Management (IEMS). The main focus of the post-holder’s research will be on the fields of Health Economics or Health Econometrics.
The candidate is expected to be fluent in English and should be able to teach in French after a reasonable adaptation period.
At the present time financing of this position is granted at least until the end of 2011.
Start date: February 1, 2009 (or any convenient date as early as possible after February 2009).
Applicants are invited to submit a motivation letter, detailed curriculum vitae including a complete list of publications, one copy each of their three most relevant publications and two letters of reference by December 19, 2008, to the Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics (HEC Lausanne), University of Lausanne, INTERNEF, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland (E-mail hecdoyen@unil.ch).
Additional information can be obtained from Prof. A. Holly, Director of the Institute of Health Economics and Management (IEMS) – E-mail Alberto.Holly@unil.ch, or from the websites of HEC Lausanne – http://www.hec.unil.ch, IEMS - http://www.hec.unil.ch/iems, and SSPH+ - http://www.ssphplus.ch.
December 19, 2008: Professorship/Lectureship
December 21, 2008
Location: London, England, UK
We are searching for a high level Market Access and Pricing professional to join one the world’s premier Market Access management consultancies. Our client works with the majority of the world’s top Pharmaceutical and Biotech companies on international projects. This is your opportunity to join an outstanding organisation very close to the top of the tree giving you a unique opportunity to liaise with key people in the Market Access, field industry wide.
Primary Duties
In this senior level Market Access and Pricing position you will take a lead role in the delivery and strategy of projects at all stages of development; acting as a key liaison with multiple high profile clients. There will also be an element of business development to the role to be conducted in conjunction with project work; this is very achievable due to the high standing that our client has within big pharma and biotech
As the Associate Director you will work closely and in conjunction with CEO to agree on strategy and processes relating to work on a project by project basis managing the day to day work load of the senior managing consultants and Consultants, and work in a hands-on capacity as and when the projects dictate.
This position will allow you to operate at a senior level whilst still retaining the hands on skills you have spent years developing. Leading teams on international projects and working with all the best pharma’s and biotech’s in the industry globally can only do wonders for your career.
Qualifications
For this position we would expect you to have a considerable level of experience in Market Access and Pricing in all the key global markets, with a good network of contacts throughout the industry and in market access bodies.
Additional information
For this or any other Pharmacoeconomics opportunities please contact:
Austen Morgan
HEOR, Pricing and Market Access Specialist
NonStop Pharma Recruitment Economics Team
economics@nonstop-pharma.com
Alternatively, please call on +44 (0)207 940 2102
December 21, 2008: Directorship
Location: UK
Background
My client is a global Pharmaceutical company which is dedicated to the discovery and development and marketing of pharmaceutical products, as part of their continued development they now wish to appoint a Health Economics and Outcomes Research Manager.This is an outstanding opportunity for advancement within one of the worlds leading Pharmaceutical organisations.
Key Responsibilities
The purpose of the role is to lead and develop the HTA strategies and plans, aligned to strategic brand plans, for new and existing products.
To lead the cross-functional teams in the development and submission of evidence dossiers to NICE, SMC, and other national bodies and to lead and manage the appraisal and guideline processes to achieve the desired outcomes.
Experience / Qualifications
- Previous experience within health economics and outcomes research
- Graduate qualification in health economics
- Account / Project Management skills, ability to work to tight deadlines in a timely and accurate manner.
- Good understanding of the current NHS.
- Oncology / Haematology background desirable
Additional Information
A full job description is available upon application.
I recruit specifically within the Pharmacoecomics function throughout Europe, if you would like to speak to me regarding one of my current vacancies, or simply be made aware of opportunities as they arise then please call me today on +44 (0)1293 77 66 44 for a confidential discussion.
Alternatively e-mail me on rbird@barringtonjames.com
I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Ray Bird
Specialist Consultant ~ Pharmacoeconomics
+ 44 (0)1293 77 66 44
http://www.barringtonjames.com/
December 21, 2008: Manager
December 23, 2008
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
The Department of Health Management and Policy at the University of Michigan School of Public Health seeks candidates for a tenure-track assistant professor faculty position in health economics. Minimum requirements include an earned doctorate in economics and a health-related research agenda. Teaching experience in microeconomics or health economics is desirable.
The ideal person for the position has strong research and applied econometric skills and a research agenda that focuses on important health policy and health services issues. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the educational missions of the department, which includes teaching courses in economics for the doctoral and masters degree programs and mentoring graduate students.
The department is multidisciplinary. The faculty including economists, sociologists, physicians, lawyers, public health policy and health care services researchers, and specialists in the management sciences. The faculty is engaged in a large portfolio of cutting-edge health policy and health services research.
Please send a statement of research and teaching interests, CV, and job market paper to the following address by December 8, 2008. Applicants should ask three references to write independently to this address.
Edward Norton, Ph.D., Professor
Department of Health Management and Policy
University of Michigan School of Public Health
109 S. Observatory Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2029
734-615-5738
ecnorton@umich.edu
Selected applicants will be interviewed at the ASSA meetings.
The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory Affirmative Action Employer. Women and members of minority groups are especially encouraged to apply. We reserve the right to consider applications until the position is filled.
December 23, 2008: Professorship/Lectureship
December 25, 2008
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
The University of Alberta invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, with the appointment to be effective July 2009.
The University of Alberta in Edmonton is one of the top 100 public teaching and research universities in the world serving some 37,000 students with more than 14,000 faculty and staff. Founded a century ago, the university has an annual budget in excess of $1 billion and attracts more than $490 million in external research funding. It offers close to 400 undergraduate and graduate programs in 18 faculties.
The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is recognized nationally and internationally for the quality of its graduates, the strength of its educational programs, the high caliber of research, and the service it provides Canadians. Working closely with Alberta Health Services and other partners, the Faculty forms one of the premier academic health science centres in the country. Comprised of a number of research Centres and Institutes within 20 departments and 7 divisions, the Faculty employs over 650 faculty members, 1,400 clinical faculty and more than 750 support staff and offers a full range of graduate programs, plus professional degrees in Medicine and Dentistry. Research activities generate more than $220 million annually in grant and contract support, including support from the Alberta Ingenuity Fund and the Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research. With the adoption of the University of Alberta’s bold vision, Dare to Discover, and within the dynamic economy of Alberta, the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is poised to advance in this promising clinical and academic environment. To learn more about the Faculty, please visit their website at http://www.med.ualberta.ca/.
The Dean is a member of a community of 18 Deans who, as the Deans Council, act as the senior academic administration of the University. The Dean is responsible for providing dynamic, strategic and visionary leadership to a distinguished faculty of clinicians, teachers and scholars. S/he must possess both a strong record of research and scholarly achievement (MD, DDS or equivalent), as well as a record of success in administration. The demonstrated ability to fairly balance the demand of a highly complex organization is required. A commitment to outstanding clinical care, education, and substantial experience in external relations is critical. This challenging role demands superb interpersonal skills and sound judgment to provide leadership for the continuing development of the Faculty and the University. Candidates must be eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta or the Alberta Dental Association and College.
The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and aboriginal persons.
To explore this exciting opportunity further, please contact Alex Verdecchia or Maureen Geldart at (604) 926-0005 or forward your CV, a letter of introduction and the names of three referees, in strictest confidence to: info@thegeldartgroup.com.
December 25, 2008: Dean
December 26, 2008
Location: New Jersey, USA
Responsibilities include:
- Serving as principal contact to all in-house and external partners.
- Designing, writing and seeking approval for the Global HEOR plan ensuring its integration into the Clinical Development Plan.
- Collecting information and obtaining feedback from in-house experts on product characteristics, the disease and the population targeted by the new treatment.
- Developing external collaborations with leading academic and other health care institutions.
- Supervising activities related to the scientific studies and projects in the global HEOR plan.
- For clinical trials in Phases II and III, writing sections of study protocols that refer to the collection, analysis and reporting of outcomes data.
- Reviewing and providing input to study designs regarding study population, endpoints, comparators, duration and modalities of patients follow-up, in order to maximize the value of study results to regulatory and economic decision makers.
- Identifying needs and proposing designs for Phase IIIb and IV outcomes research trials.
- Providing all necessary information and input regarding the budgetary planning.
- Maintaining and further expanding disease and drug expertise from contacts and work with in-house and external experts.
- Maintaining and further expanding epidemiology, health economic and health-related quality-of-life expertise in the assigned therapeutic areas.
Qualifications
Doctorate Degree in a health care field, with clinical research exposure and 4 years experience conducting HEOR studies, OR MPH or MS Degree in a healthcare field with 6 years of experience conducting such studies. Good organizational and project management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for optimal teamwork Fluency in English. German language skills would be an advantage, but are not essential
Grapevine specialises in Health Economics, Outcomes Research and Epidemiology with clients in Canada the United States and Europe. If you’re interested in looking at our full complement of vacancies please contact us directly.
Darren Kruszynski
Grapevine Executive Recruiters
269 Richmond Street West
Suite 100
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 1X1
CANADA
416-581-1445 ext 225
http://www.grapevinerecruiters.com/
Darren@grapevinerecruiters.com
December 26, 2008: Project Leader
Location: London, England, UK
Summary
A HEOR director or senior manager is required to steer the HO strategy for assets from early discovery through to Phase III, by our longstanding client, from their London site. This is a high profile role and offers and exceptional opportunity to demonstrate further career successes by driving forward a massive roll-out of new drug development.
This heavyweight opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health Economics Outcomes Research professional to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external health outcomes key opinion leaders whilst building progressive partnerships.
You will take a lead role in pushing forward my clients product pipeline across therapeutic areas and provide leadership in strategy development and evidence packages.
Qualifications
Possessing an MSc, PhD, MD, MPH of ParmD background, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated strengths providing leadership, customer focus, business knowledge and leadership in the Health Outcomes field and Health Economics experience in Health Outcomes, Reimbursement, Market Access or a related industry field. You will also have a tactical knowledge of Health Outcomes research at the therapy and product level.
You Will:
- Develop and implement Health Outcomes strategies within disease/product level and support the commercial objectives of products during development and launch.
- Research and represent insights from the global pricing reimbursement and access environment to support the strategic direction of assets and develop appropriate evidence throughout research and development.
- Provide relevant outcome strategies, to develop, translate and analyse patient reported outcomes to support effective registration and product differentiation.
- Represent Health Outcomes and manage relationships within matrix bodies to ensure provision of HO information to support internal decision making during product development and commercialisation.
- Execute the funding principles and effectively drive the budget building process for HO projects with relevant partners/sponsors
- Represent Global health Outcomes at a disease and product level at external scientific meetings and forums (at Director and Senior Managerial level)
Contact Information
I recruit specifically within the HE / OR and Market Access functions throughout Europe. If you would like to speak to me regarding one of my current vacancies, or simply wish to be made aware of your ideal opportunity when it arises then please call me today on +44 (0)1293 77 66 44 for a confidential discussion.
Alternatively e-mail me on david@barringtonjames.com
I look forward to hearing from you soon!
David Nolan
Pharmacoeconomics Consultant
+ 44 (0)1293 77 66 44
http://www.barringtonjames.com/
December 26, 2008: Directorship , Manager
December 28, 2008
Location: UK
Background
My client is a global Pharmaceutical company which is dedicated to the discovery and development and marketing of pharmaceutical products, as part of their continued development they now wish to appoint a Health Economics and Outcomes Research Manager. This is an outstanding opportunity for advancement within one of the worlds leading Pharmaceutical organisations.
Key Responsibilities
The purpose of the role is to lead and develop the HTA strategies and plans, aligned to strategic brand plans, for new and existing products.
To lead the cross-functional teams in the development and submission of evidence dossiers to NICE, SMC, and other national bodies and to lead and manage the appraisal and guideline processes to achieve the desired outcomes.
Experience / Qualifications
- Previous experience within health economics and outcomes research
- Graduate qualification in health economics ?
- Account / Project Management skills, ability to work to tight deadlines in a timely and accurate manner.
- Good understanding of the current NHS. ?
- Oncology / Haematology background desirable
Additional Information
A full job description is available upon application.
I recruit specifically within the Pharmacoecomics function throughout Europe, if you would like to speak to me regarding one of my current vacancies, or simply be made aware of opportunities as they arise then please call me today on +44 (0)1293 77 66 44 for a confidential discussion.
Alternatively e-mail me on rbird@barringtonjames.com
I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Ray Bird
Specialist Consultant ~ Pharmacoeconomics
+ 44 (0)1293 77 66 44
http://www.barringtonjames.com/
December 28, 2008: Manager
December 29, 2008
Location: SE UK
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Health Economics and Outcomes research professional to join an expanding Pharmaceutical company as a HTA Manager. This is a great opportunity to join a company that really looks after its staff in a HEOR position that will put you career on the fast track.
Primary Duties
This is a very broad role that requires an all rounder in HEOR and Market Access. In this position you will lead projects developing HTA submissions to a variety of Market Access bodies, but should be experienced in NICE, SMC or AWMSG Submissions.
You should have an excellent awareness of current HTA trends and actively participate on horizon scanning teams, develop strong relationships with KOL’s within Market Access bodies. For the successful applicant this opportunity will give you the opportunity to work within a growing department in a highly successful company. Apply today for full details.
Qualifications
- Health Economics or Health Policy Post Graduate degree or related Subject.
- Excellent experience in UK HTA submissions.
- Good contacts of KOL’s in Market Access bodies
Additional information
For this or any other Pharmacoeconomics opportunities please contact:
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.
December 29, 2008: Manager
December 30, 2008
Location: UK
Main Purpose of Job:
- Provide leadership in developing and implementing Market Access Provide process and technical expertise in Health Technology Appraisal submissions
- Has and establishes relationships with health economic opinion leaders, and reimbursement agencies
- Works in collaboration with government affairs colleagues to influence national reimbursement policies
- Responsible for overseeing the local adaptation of European Market Access materials (e.g. value repositories, cost-effectiveness models, budget impact models)
- Provides – in close co-operation with marketing colleagues – support and guidance to field based activities including the production of materials to support local commissioning of products
Responsibilities:
- Leadership of Health Technology Appraisal (HTAs) in the UK and Ireland in close cooperation with Medical and Marketing colleagues
- Provides support to the Marketing strategies of products understanding the critical importance of both national (i.e. HTA) and local (i.e. PCT / network based commissioning) Market Access for business success
- Initiates the most effective and timely strategy to obtain Market Access for products in the UK and Ireland in the context of optimising local, European and global revenues
- In collaboration with Government Affairs colleagues maintains / establishes a Market Access advisory network including health economic and clinical opinions leaders, patient groups and policy makers in the UK and Ireland
- In collaboration with government affairs colleagues initiates and organizes high level events (e.g. advisory boards, stakeholders summit meeting) to support Market Access activities
- In collaboration with Clinical Research and European Health Economic colleagues provides input to global clinical development plans to ensure delivery of data necessary for optimal reimbursement of Celgene products in the UK and Ireland
Requirements:
- experience in the UK health care or pharmaceutical industry
- A university degree
- Post graduate qualification in health economics, health policy or relevant experience
- Demonstrates process and technical expertise in UK and Ireland reimbursement processes
- Excellent social style and behavioral skills and a representative appearance are essential
- Is a very good internal and external communicator
- Preferably has experience working with reimbursement stakeholders
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Proven project management skills
- Flexible team member with positive attitude and ability to prioritise projects
- Ability to influence and persuade both internal and external stakeholders
Additional Information
A full job description is available upon application.
I recruit specifically within the Pharmacoecomics function throughout Europe, if you would like to speak to me regarding one of my current vacancies, or simply be made aware of opportunities as they arise then please call me today on +44 (0)1293 77 66 44 for a confidential discussion.
Alternatively e-mail me on rbird@barringtonjames.com
I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Ray Bird
Specialist Consultant ~ Pharmacoeconomics
+ 44 (0)1293 77 66 44
http://www.barringtonjames.com/
December 30, 2008: Manager
Location: Germany
Salary: Competitive
My Client is an international consultancy and due to the continuously growing demand is looking to expand its Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) teams in Germany and Belgium. They are looking to recruit a Senior Health Economics Consultant, with particular expertise in Economic Modeling, to develop complex cost-effectiveness models (e.g. decision trees, Markov models) and budget impact models.
Job Description
- Develop complex cost-effectiveness models (e.g. decision trees, Markov models) and budget impact models
- Develop, execute and manage small- and large scale HE studies
- Develop proposals for HE studies
- High quality communication of HE research (study report writing, manuscript writing, oral presentations)
- Mentoring junior staff members
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of proven practical expertise in Health Economics and Outcomes Research (modeling and observational studies)
- Demonstrated thorough skills in modeling software (e.g. Excel, TreeAge, @risk, Visual Basic, ARENA)
- Clinical background and/or graduated with a Master degree in Health Economics is definitely an asset
- Profound understanding, expression and applying HE evaluation concepts and methods
- Familiar with discrete event modeling
- Familiar with Quality of Life assessments
- Working knowledge of health care reimbursement processes is an advantage
Personal Skills:
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment as well as independently
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Excellent management skills
- Flexible, stress resistant and inventive
I recruit specifically within the Pharmacoecomics function throughout Europe, if you would like to speak to me regarding one of my current vacancies, or simply be made aware of opportunities as they arise then please call me today on +44 (0)1293 77 66 44 for a confidential discussion.
Alternatively e-mail me on rbird@barringtonjames.com
I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Ray Bird
Specialist Consultant ~ Pharmacoeconomics
+ 44 (0)1293 77 66 44
http://www.barringtonjames.com/
December 30, 2008: Consultant/Advisor