Senior Research Analyst - HEOR

Description

You’re driven, resourceful, and above all else - remarkably smart.

Role: RA3 (Health Economist/ Health Economic Modeller)

Areas of responsibility include, reviewing the published economic literature, developing de novo health economic models, writing reports and presenting findings to various HTA advisory committees, which make reimbursement recommendations.

Here is what you will be doing:

Act as the primary health economist to conduct cost-effectiveness, forecasting and budget impact analyses for new health technologies
Systematically review and critically evaluate economic literature
Build, use and maintain a range of health economic, decision-support models, decision analytic techniques and health outcome methodologies to support value for money decision-making
Assist in developing recommendations concerning the funding of health technologies after considering evidence of clinical benefit, value for money, societal, ethical, and patient centeredness
Accountable for providing expertise in health economics, financial/funding modelling/applications expertise, and consultative advice in support of health system funding decision-making, planning, funding allocation, priorities, and processes
Identify areas of potential risk to project timelines and achievement of deliverables, escalating issues to team, and Manager for resolution
Maintain data and records pertaining to economic analyses and model development
Independently prepare, write, and present economic analysis findings
Acquire and apply knowledge of government directions and priorities related to the health care system, and relevant legislation
Develop and manage relationships with internal and external partners and team members to ensure project deliverables
Work effectively with team members such as clinical epidemiologists, patient engagement analysts, project managers and coordinators to meet project timelines
Engage with stakeholders to obtain information needed to complete value for money analyses
Here is what you will need to be successful:

Education and Experience

Master’s degree in mathematics, statistics, health economics or health technology assessment is required
PhD in health economics or health technology assessment is preferred
3-5 years of relevant professional experience, or combination of experience including PhD in health economics or related field
Experience in conducting systematic literature review, meta-analysis, cost-effectiveness analyses and/or budget impact analyses is required
Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of the Canadian and US health care systems
Solid understanding in health economic concepts, decision modelling, health technology assessment and/or epidemiology
Ability to conduct statistical analysis to identify and analyze relevant data sets, manipulate data, prepare reports
Ability to provide critical appraisal and quality assurance on economic models
Ability to use Excel with VBA programming for health economic modelling
Ability to use R and/or Python in health economic modelling
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent presentation skills
Location: Anywhere in Canada (currently remote/home-based; subject to change)

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $77,000 to $+3,000. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. In addition, some positions may include eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and / or individual performance.

At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities.

Why Syneos Health? Here, you’re a part of the big picture. You will collaborate with colleagues across clinical and commercial disciplines to guide premarket development through post-market commercial strategy. Every project is a chance to solve a new challenge, learn from your colleagues, and advance your career. The diversification and breadth of our new and existing partnerships create a multitude of career paths and employment opportunities. Join our game-changing, global company dedicated to creating better, smarter, faster ways to get biopharmaceutical therapies to patients. Experience the thrill of knowing that your everyday efforts are contributing to improving patients’ lives around the world.

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