Health economists need to be highly numerate and possess analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They should have an eye for detail, and within a consultancy, the health economist should have excellent time-management and communication skills. A Consultant Health Economists learn to mentor and manage other staff, they must be pro-active, self-motivated, and open to feedback.
You will be required to:
Provide direction and quality control on research, data collection and referencing.
Provides technical and strategic direction and quality control on development of cost-effectiveness model specifications.
Build and adapt cost-effectiveness models in a wide range of clinical areas.
Propose solutions as challenges arise on model development.
Validate cost-effectiveness models.
Advise, plan, and perform a wide range of statistical analyses.
Provide direction, QC, and strategic advice on technical reporting.
Lead client communication and presentation with authority.
Lead on client strategy.
Manage projects of any complexity, prepare and raise invoices and be responsible for delivering projects within budget.
Line manage one to two direct reports and contribute to recruitment (short-listing, interview and selection).
Identify follow on project opportunities, contribute to and write proposals, contribute to and lead some pitch presentations.
Prepare blogs and deliver webinars.
You will need:
MSc Economic Evaluation in Healthcare or equivalent.
A high-level of numeracy.
Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work under pressure and to timelines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Technical expert in modelling and statistical methods for economic evaluation.
Hands on developing model specifications, models and technical reports as well as providing guidance to juniors.
Knowledgeable in UK HTA process, requirements, and preferences.
Ability to communicate with authority and advise clients.
