Director of Health Economics

HEOR; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HEOR is seeking a Director of Health Economics to lead a dynamic modelling team based in the UK, with travel to Cardiff and Oxfordshire. This leadership role involves providing strategic direction, managing P&L, and cultivating client relationships, all while shaping the consultancy's innovative health economics approach. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in health economics and demonstrate a collaborative leadership style that fosters team development. Competitive compensation and benefits are included.

Benefits

Workplace pension scheme

Private health insurance

Employee assistance programme

Annual leave purchase scheme

Study bursaries for personal development

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts via Sodexho

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in health economics.
• Proven experience in leading and growing high-performing teams.
• Ability to translate complex data into strategic insights.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and commercial leadership for the health economics function.
• Own the health economics P&L, driving growth, quality, and innovation.
• Represent the company externally at conferences and client meetings.

Skills

Health Economics Expertise

Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Client Relationship Management

Job description

Director of Health Economics
UK-based with regular travel to Cardiff and Oxfordshire

A rare opportunity to lead, innovate, and shape the future of health economics. We are seeking a visionarydirector of health economicsto lead our exceptional health economics modelling team.

This role has become available following an internal move, a testament to the growth and opportunity within our organisation. It’s a fantastic opportunity to step into a role that blends strategic influence, technical depth, and client impact.

As a trusted partner to our clients, we don’t just deliver models, we help untangle complexity, shape strategy, and create bespoke solutions that drive real world impact. We’re looking for a proven leader who combines deep technical expertise with a nurturing leadership style, and who thrives in a consultancy environment that values agility, innovation, and client focus.

What you’ll do

• Provide strategic and commercial leadership for the health economics function across the business.
• Own the health economics P&L, driving growth, quality, and innovation.
• Lead the development of proposals and build long-term client relationships.
• Champion new service offerings and contribute to the strategic direction of HEOR services.
• Act as senior lead on key projects, mentoring teams and ensuring high-impact delivery.
• Represent the company externally at conferences, client meetings, and advisory boards.

What you’ll bring

• A strong technical background in health economics, with expertise in modelling and HTA.
• Proven experience in leading and growing high-performing teams.
• Commercial acumen and a track record of developing successful client partnerships.
• A collaborative, nurturing leadership style that supports team development and engagement.
• The ability to translate complex data into strategic insights, understanding the “so what” that drives client decisions..
  

Why join us?

• Be part of a consultancy that combines rigour with creativity.
• Lead a team that is respected for its innovation, creativity and academic rigor
• Shape the future of health economics in a role that offers influence, impact, and growth.

Ready to lead with purpose and make a difference?
Apply now or get in touch with Marie Luker, Head of Talent Acquisition for a confidential conversation.

Competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• A ‘learning’ culture focused on personal development and supported by study bursaries
• Workplace pension scheme
• Private health insurance with AXA Health
• Range of high street, supermarket, restaurant, gym membership, holiday and entertainment discounts via Sodexho
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Employees are given an additional day of leave for: their wedding and moving house
• Annual leave purchase scheme of up to 10 additional days’ leave per year

If you would like to request any reasonable adjustment, for any part of the recruitment process (including application), please let us know by emailing [e-mail]