Senior Health Economics Researcher: Rare Diseases & MCDA

Newcastle University heor jobs; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in the UK is seeking a Senior Research Associate in Health Economics to contribute to the Accelerating Rare Diseases Trials Programme. The role involves leading research on economic analysis in clinical trials for rare diseases, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Key responsibilities include designing research studies, managing project timelines, and publishing research findings. Candidates should possess a PhD in Health Economics or a related field, with a strong background in economic evaluation methods.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in economic evaluation and analysis methods.
• Ability to manage multiple research and teaching commitments effectively.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of patient-informed risk-benefit trade-offs.
• Deliver systematic reviews exploring NHS adoption barriers.
• Supervise and project manage research team activities.

Skills

Economic methods including multicriteria decision analysis

Time management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Statistical analysis

Education

PhD in Health Economics or related field

Tools

Statistical and economic modelling packages

Job description

A prominent educational institution in the UK is seeking a Senior Research Associate in Health Economics to contribute to the Accelerating Rare Diseases Trials Programme. The role involves leading research on economic analysis in clinical trials for rare diseases, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Key responsibilities include designing research studies, managing project timelines, and publishing research findings. Candidates should possess a PhD in Health Economics or a related field, with a strong background in economic evaluation methods.