Consultant/Senior Consultant Health Economist

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a respected health economics consultancy as a Consultant Health Economist. You will lead projects, engage with clients, and contribute to strategic decisions in health technology assessment. This role offers hybrid working, competitive salary, and a focus on employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

25 days annual leave

Extra 3 days off at Christmas

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working

Private health insurance

Generous employer pension contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Structured career development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years' experience in health economic modelling.
• Proven ability to design and develop economic models and HTA submissions.

Responsibilities

• Lead health economic models and ensure strategic alignment.
• Serve as primary client contact, managing complex projects.
• Contribute to knowledge-sharing through blogs and mentoring.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical Thinking

Education

MSc in Health Economics

Job description

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected and growing health economics consultancy with offices in both Oxford and central London. Working at the intersection of data, healthcare, and strategy, the team provides cutting-edge modelling and evidence-based insights that support global healthcare decision-making and improve patient outcomes.

The company fosters a collaborative, inclusive environment where knowledge sharing and innovation are actively encouraged. Employees at all levels are invited to contribute ideas and drive initiatives, helping shape a progressive and agile workplace. With flexible hybrid working options, excellent staff retention, and a strong focus on employee wellbeing, this is a chance to be part of an organisation that genuinely values its people.

Your role as Consultant Health Economist

As a Consultant Health Economist, you will play a key leadership role across project delivery, client engagement, and internal team development. Your work will help shape strategic decisions in health technology assessment (HTA) and support access to life-changing treatments.

• Lead the direction and delivery of health economic models, ensuring scientific rigour and strategic alignment
• Oversee model design and development, offering guidance and practical solutions to overcome challenges
• Provide technical quality control on deliverables including model specifications, technical reports, and client presentations
• Advise and execute advanced statistical analyses to support economic evaluations
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building relationships and providing authoritative strategic input
• Manage complex projects from start to finish, including timelines, budgets, and invoicing
• Contribute to the company's knowledge-sharing culture through blog writing, webinars, and mentoring
• Line manage junior team members and participate in recruitment processes
• Identify opportunities for follow-on work and contribute to proposal development and pitch presentations

Experience and qualifications for the Consultant Health Economist role

• MSc (or equivalent) in Health Economics or a related discipline
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in hands-on health economic modelling
• Proven ability to design and develop de novo economic models and HTA submissions
• Strong understanding of the UK HTA landscape, including NICE and other relevant agencies
• Demonstrated experience delivering strategic and technical advice to clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and client presentations
• Skilled in managing multiple projects and mentoring junior staff
• Familiar with proposal development and client pitching processes
• Highly numerate, with advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
• Able to thrive under deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail

Perks and benefits

• Competitive salary package
• 25 days annual leave, plus UK bank holidays
• An extra 3 days off at Christmas, plus your birthday off
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave
• Flexible working hours around core hours of 10am-4pm
• Hybrid working (Oxford or London office + remote)
• Private health insurance and life insurance (post-probation)
• Generous employer pension contribution (7%)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Active social calendar and annual charitable giving fund
• Structured career development with annual performance reviews

If you're a seasoned health economist ready to step into a strategic consultancy role, apply now for immediate consideration. Alternatively, reach out today to learn more about similar roles in the health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) sector.