Research Scientist, Health Economic Modeling

Accountabilities:

• Conduct targeted literature reviews to identify and summarize model inputs, methodologies, and evidence used in previous health technology assessments, while identifying key considerations for new model development.
• Support senior team members in conceptualizing and designing cost-effectiveness models, budget impact models, treatment sequencing analyses, and other health economic evaluations.
• Program, parameterize, validate, and maintain economic models, primarily using Microsoft Excel and VBA, and conduct analyses to assess model outputs and implications.
• Interpret study findings and translate complex analytical results into clear insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to client-ready deliverables, including model protocols, economic models, slide decks, technical reports, and peer-reviewed publications, under the guidance of senior team members.
• Perform detailed quality checks on your own work and, where appropriate, review the work of colleagues to help ensure accurate, consistent, and high-quality outputs.
• Support project delivery by collaborating with team members, monitoring assigned project components, and proactively communicating changes to expected timelines or required effort.
• Contribute to client management by preparing presentation materials, participating in client calls, drafting meeting minutes, and summarizing decisions and action items.
• Communicate with clients as needed and support senior team members in responding to client questions and requests.
• Share knowledge with colleagues, contribute to methodological discussions, and continuously develop expertise in health economics and outcomes research.

Requirements:

• 2–4 years of professional experience, ideally in consulting or research environments serving pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or related clients, with a focus on health economics and outcomes research.
• A Master’s degree in a relevant health services research discipline, such as health economics, public policy, health policy, epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, biology, biochemistry, or a related scientific field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), with the ability to develop and work with economic models.
• Strong analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate evidence, identify relevant insights, and apply findings to health economic analyses.
• Experience preparing clear written documentation and presenting analytical results using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts and study findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage project components and meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.
• A willingness to learn, share knowledge, and contribute to a diverse and multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively while maintaining strong attention to detail and quality.
• A PhD in a relevant health services research or scientific discipline is advantageous.
• Proficiency in R or R Shiny is advantageous, as is a track record of relevant peer-reviewed publications.

Benefits:

• Competitive U.S. salary range of $84,000–$110,000 USD.
• Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings benefits.
• Life insurance and disability benefits.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off, including sick leave and vacation.
• Opportunity to work on innovative HEOR and evidence synthesis projects with pharmaceutical and biotech clients.
• Exposure to a specialized multidisciplinary team of health economists, statisticians, and researchers.
• Growth opportunities within a high-performing team tackling complex methodological challenges.
• Fast-paced environment combining the energy of a startup with the resources of an established, well-funded global organization.