Director HEOR Modeling

Red Nucleus; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health economics consulting firm is hiring a Director, HEOR Modeling to lead the development of health economic models. This role combines hands-on modeling expertise with strategic leadership, overseeing project delivery and driving innovation. The ideal candidate will have a Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant field, and at least 5 years of economic modeling experience. Proficiency in modeling tools and communication skills are essential. The position can be remote from the UK, US, or Canada.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in economic modeling in a business or research setting.
• Proven track record of applying advanced modeling methods and publishing results.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of health economic models.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of modeling projects.
• Support business development through proposals and model demonstrations.

Skills

Proficiency in economic modeling tools and languages (Excel, R)

Data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)

Analytical skills

Critical thinking abilities

Strong communication skills

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in HEOR, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field

Job description

Red Nucleus is expanding and hiring a Director, HEOR Modeling. This role can be remote based in the US, Canada, or the UK.

The Director will lead the development, implementation, and advancement of health economic models and digital tools within our growing HEOR practice. This role blends hands‑on modeling expertise with strategic leadership, shaping modeling frameworks, elevating technical standards, driving innovation, and partnering directly with pharma/biotech clients on high‑impact projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of health economic models.
• Develop modeling standards, best practices, workflow processes and validation processes.
• Advance accuracy, methodological rigor, and reproducibility across all Red Nucleus models.

Technical Innovation & Infrastructure

• Build and maintain reusable model templates, code libraries, and methodological frameworks.
• Develop and drive adoption of modeling tools, automation, workflows, and version‑control practices that improve efficiency, quality, and scalability.

Project Delivery

• Oversee end‑to‑end delivery of modeling projects.
• Serve as primary technical point of contact for clients during project execution.
• Translate client evidence needs into modeling solutions and communicate complex results clearly to non‑technical audiences.
• Anticipate project risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain project momentum and client satisfaction.

Client Engagement & Business Development

• Support business development through proposals, model demonstrations, and thought leadership.
• Contribute to proposal writing of methodological sections, elevating overall quality and consistency.

Internal Leadership & Team Development

• Coach and mentor junior modelers through hands‑on training and structured development.
• Lead internal training on modeling methods and best practices, validation procedures, and HTA requirements.
• Review and audit modeling work for technical quality and alignment with best practices.

Scientific Presence

• Publish or present modeling innovations, methodologies, and project learnings at conferences.
• Build external visibility and represent the organization as a technical thought leader in HEOR modeling.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in HEOR, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in economic modeling in a business or research setting.
• Proven track record of applying advanced modeling methods and publishing results.

Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in economic modeling tools and languages (Excel, R, etc.) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong understanding of economic modeling techniques and new developments.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking abilities.
• Strong communication skills to convey complex concepts clearly.