Sr. Health Economic Modeller, HTA & Evidence Synthesis

McKesson; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Health Economic Modeller to lead the development of strategic economic components for health technology assessments. In this impactful role, you will work cross-functionally, providing technical leadership and contributing to thought leadership in health economics. You will engage with clients, mentor team members, and participate in business development initiatives. This position offers a chance to shape the future of healthcare by ensuring that quality care is accessible and affordable. Join a dynamic team that values your ideas and fosters your growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Annual bonus opportunities

Long-term incentive opportunities

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in health services research or related field required.
• 3+ years in decision-analytic modeling and HTA submissions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of economic components for HTA submissions.
• Provide technical leadership on cost-effectiveness model projects.

Skills

Statistical Analysis

Health Economics

Decision-Analytic Modeling

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Team Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Education

Graduate degree in relevant scientific discipline

3+ years of experience in HTA submissions

5+ years of experience in decision-analytic modeling

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Visual Basic for Applications

R

Python

Job description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director, Health Technology Assessment (HTA) and Health Economics, the Sr. Health Economic Modeller supports the development of strategic, evidence-based economic components (e.g., health economic and budget impact models and reports for submission to Canadian Health Technology Assessment (HTA) bodies and public/private payers.

The Sr. Health Economic Modeller will work cross-functionally with other PDCI team members, providing technical leadership on the reimbursement submission components related to health economics.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Leadership on the conception and development of strategic, evidence-based economic components of HTA submission projects including health economic models and reports for submission to Canadian HTA bodies and public/private payers.
2. Technical leadership on cost-effectiveness model build projects, including model design, build, and validation.
3. Contribute to PDCI’s health economic thought leadership, ensuring PDCI is at the forefront of HE methodology, HTA processes and policy issues pertaining to the needs of our clients.
4. Monitor payer landscape and analyzes potential impacts or emerging trends.
5. Initiate, develop and nurture client relationships through consistently providing sound, trust-worthy information and advice and producing quality deliverables.
6. Mentor/coach staff in decision-analytic modelling.
7. Participate in PDCI business development initiatives, including capabilities presentations, and/or attending industry events as required.
8. Other duties as assigned by the Director, HTA and Health Economics.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Graduate degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., health services research, health economics, epidemiology, biostatistics) and 3+ years of experience in decision-analytic modeling and HTA reimbursement submissions, or
2. 5+ years of experience in decision-analytic modeling and HTA reimbursement submissions.

Key Competencies

1. Practical experience in the application of statistics in health technology appraisal, health economics, outcomes research or clinical data analysis.
2. Advanced knowledge and experience with programming cost-utility models in Microsoft Excel including Visual Basic for Applications.
3. Ability to synthesize, interpret, and communicate economic data, and perform quality assurance checks on economic models and reports.
4. Knowledge and understanding of HTA process, private and public payer markets, their drug review processes and reimbursement trends affecting market access.
5. Quality and efficiency: excellent analytical and organizational skills with a superior attention to detail.
6. Effective team player.
7. Ability to balance multiple priorities, projects and deadlines.
8. Superior communication skills, strategic and critical thinking, and a strong ability to convey technical and scientific information.
9. Knowledge of fundamental statistical concepts and methods (i.e., Bayesian statistics), and techniques such as development of meta-analysis, indirect comparisons, network meta-analysis, predictive equations, survival analysis (including parametric methods), longitudinal data analysis, and other hierarchical analysis techniques, etc. an asset.
10. Proficiency in R or Python an asset.
11. Fluency in English is essential for the position with fluency in French an asset, but not essential.

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

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