Health Economics Manager, CVRM (9-months Secondment/FTC)

AstraZeneca plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca is seeking a Health Economics Manager for a 9‑month secondment in CVRM, London. You will deliver HE content for national HTA submissions, build cost‑utility and budget impact models, and collaborate with UK Market Access, Medical, and Brand teams to support patient access decisions.

You will tailor analyses for NICE, SMC, and AWMSG submissions, while guiding external suppliers and shaping pricing evidence needs across the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop cost–utility analysis and budget impact models in Excel.
• Working knowledge (or above) of Microsoft VBA.
• Postgraduate qualification in health economics is required.
• 3+ years HTA experience developing HE content for submissions in HEOR or pharma.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated delivery to agreed timelines and ability to collaborate across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of health economic content for national HTA submissions (75%).
• Develop cost–utility and budget impact models tailored to UK HTA needs.
• Write cost‑effectiveness sections for NICE, SMC, AWMSG submissions with cross‑functional teams.
• Provide high‑quality responses to technical assessor questions and committee representations.
• Develop early cost‑effectiveness analyses for future brands and indications (20%).
• Partner with brand teams and broader UK cross‑functional teams to support strategic planning.

Skills

Modelling expertise

VBA

Communication

Delivery & collaboration

Prioritization

Capability building

Education

Postgraduate qualification in health economics

First degree in economics, life sciences, mathematics, or similar

Job description

Health Economics Manager, CVRM (9-months Secondment/FTC)

Contract Type: Secondment or FTC

London, Pancras Square

Introduction to the role

Do you have expertise in and passion for access submissions? Would you like to apply your expertise in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

As a Health Economics Manager on this 9-months Secondment opportunity in the Biopharmaceutical Business Unit (CVRM: Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolic), you will lead the delivery of health economic content for national Health Technology Assessment (HTA) submissions. This is a hands‑on modelling role: you will build, adapt, and own the cost‑utility and budget impact models that convey the value of AstraZeneca medicines and help secure national-level patient access.

Reporting to the Head of Market Access, CVRM, you will partner with the UK Market Access function, the Medical Directorate, Brand Marketing teams (as well as broader UK‑based cross functional teams), and the Global Health Economics & Payer Evidence team.

Accountabilities

• Develop, tailor, and deliver health economic analyses for health technology appraisals (75%)
  • Cost-Utility and Budget Impact Modelling: Take a hands‑on approach to tailoring final deliverables to UK HTA needs, including developing budget impact analyses and adapting cost‑utility models in Microsoft Excel.
  • Global HEOR Collaboration: Work with the global HEOR function to shape cost‑utility analysis models, systematic literature reviews, network meta‑analyses, and other payer‑related materials for HTA.
  • Strategic Input: Provide strategic input into pricing strategy, evidence needs, and related decisions.
  • Prior Appraisal Research: Research prior appraisals to understand relevant considerations.
  • Submissions: Write the cost‑effectiveness sections for submissions to NICE, SMC, and AWMSG, working collaboratively with UK Market Access colleagues and the Medical team.
  • Technical Responses: Provide high‑quality responses to technical assessor questions, including model‑related queries.
  • Committee Representation: Represent AstraZeneca to a high standard at appraisal committee meetings.
  • Outsourcing: Manage the outsourcing of some aspects, as needed. Ensure deliverables are of high quality.
• Develop early cost‑effectiveness analyses for future brands and indications (20%)
  • Early Modelling: Build early cost‑effectiveness models based on the target product profile to inform national market access feasibility assessments, support the internal forecasting process, and feed into global‑led consultations.
  • Prior Appraisal Research: Research prior appraisals to understand relevant considerations.
• Business partnering on priority brands (5%)
  • Brand and Therapy Area Knowledge: Develop strong brand and therapy area knowledge to support Brand Marketing Teams, taking the time to understand their needs.
  • Cross‑Functional Planning: Contribute to strategic and operational planning within cross‑functional teams.
• Performance indicators: HTA outcomes versus expectations, feedback from internal customers, and performance versus goals.

Essential Requirements

• Modelling Expertise (Key Requirement): Proven ability to develop cost‑utility analysis and budget impact models in Microsoft Excel.
• VBA: Working knowledge (or above) of Microsoft VBA.
• Education: Postgraduate qualification in health economics.
• HTA Experience: 3+ years of experience developing HE content for HTA submissions, in either a HEOR agency or the pharmaceutical industry.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including strong written skills.
• Delivery and Collaboration: Demonstrable record of collaborative working and personal delivery to agreed timelines.
• Prioritization: Ability to prioritize effectively based on business need.
• Capability Building: Experience training non-Health Economists in the effective delivery of HE outputs.

Desirable Requirements

• Education: First degree in economics, life sciences, mathematics, or similar.
• Supplier Management: Experience managing external suppliers.
• Talent Development: Experience up‑skilling junior HE staff.
• Broader Experience: Other experience beyond Health Economics (e.g., NHS).
• Therapy Area Experience: Experience in Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolic therapy areas.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life‑changing medicines. In‑person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn’t mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a phenomenal Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and fuel your ambitious spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. A broad culture that fosters diversity and teamwork, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

Date Posted 09-Nov-2026

Closing Date 16-Nov-2026

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