Senior Research Scientist, Health Economics and Decision Modelling

Precision AQ; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health economics firm in London is seeking a Senior Research Scientist specializing in innovative methods and R programming. The role requires collaboration on global projects with pharma and biotech clients. Ideal candidates will possess a Master's degree in health economics or statistics and have expertise in cost-effectiveness modeling. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, along with a passion for continuous learning and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a consulting environment for biotech or healthcare.
• Proven skills in building cost-effectiveness models in R.
• Strong understanding of statistical methods in health economics.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams on innovative projects.
• Build health economic models in R.
• Evaluate studies and propose solutions.

Skills

R programming

Analytical reasoning

Problem-solving

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in health economics or statistics

Tools

R

Excel/VBA

Python

Job description

Overview

Senior Research Scientist, Health Economics and Decision Modelling
London, England, UK

Do you consider yourself a self-starter with a real passion for projects involving innovative methods in health economics and evidence synthesis? Do you love collaborating, moving the ball forward, and rolling up your sleeves? Are you a health economist with a passion for R programming?

If so – we want to talk to you. We are growing and seeking a Senior Research Scientist with experience in building health economic models in R to join our Evidence Synthesis and Decision Modelling team. You will collaborate with a highly specialized team of health economists, statisticians and researchers in global, methodologically innovative projects for our pharma and biotech clients.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of health economists, statisticians and researchers on global, methodologically innovative projects for pharma and biotech clients.
• Build health economic models in R and lead simulation-based cost-effectiveness analyses in R and Excel/VBA.
• Plan, program and report R-based and Excel-based cost-effectiveness simulation models; apply statistical methods in health economics.
• Evaluate studies to identify key result drivers, assess data or methodological gaps, and propose solutions.
• Develop client-ready study deliverables including model conceptualization and analysis plans, interpretation of results and sensitivity analyses, and technical reports.
• Present progress and results clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Manage project components to ensure timely delivery; work effectively individually and as part of a diverse team.

Required Experience and Competencies

• Master’s degree in health economics or statistics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in a consulting environment serving biotech, pharmaceutical or healthcare clients.
• Proven R programming skills, and experience with programming cost-effectiveness simulation models in R.
• Understanding of and experience in statistical methods in health economics (e.g., parametric survival regression extrapolation, network meta-analyses, probabilistic sensitivity analyses).
• Willingness and desire to learn and share knowledge; strong multi-tasking and time management skills.
• Highly developed analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills; ability to work effectively individually and as part of a diverse team.

Helpful Experience and Competencies

• Experience with Python, C++ or other programming languages.
• Experience with hesim, shiny, Rcpp packages in R.
• Experience with Bayesian statistics and advanced modeling techniques.
• Knowledge of indirect treatment comparisons such as network meta-analysis, matching-adjusted indirect comparison, and simulated treatment comparison.

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