Health Economics Consultant

Parexel; India; Remote; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Parexel is seeking a Senior Consultant, Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR): Evidence Evaluation to join its Access Consulting team. You will provide scientific and technical leadership for literature reviews and evidence-generation projects that inform regulatory, reimbursement, and publication decisions.

You will guide project delivery, shape methodologies, and lead client discussions, with opportunities to mentor junior colleagues and contribute to business development in a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a life science or quantitative discipline (e.g., health economics, economics, mathematics, statistics)
• 5+ years of health economics experience, including cost-effectiveness and budget impact modeling
• Experience managing modeling projects and leading a project team
• Fluent English with excellent verbal and written skills

Responsibilities

• Guide literature reviews for regulatory activities and HTA submissions
• Lead project kick-off activities and client discussions with clear scope and timelines
• Provide input on review protocols and screening, study selection, and data extraction
• Oversee quality of screening, data extraction, and critical appraisal
• Direct evidence synthesis and reporting, highlighting findings and evidence gaps
• Maintain client-ready deliverables and monitor milestones and project financial health
• Lead day-to-day client communication and address technical questions
• Mentor and develop junior team members through training and feedback
• Contribute to business development through scoping and proposals
• Contribute to abstracts, posters, manuscripts and thought leadership on AI applications and methodology

Skills

Health economics

Project leadership

Fluent English

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Education

Master's degree in life science or quantitative discipline

Tools

VBA

SAS

R

Job description

About Parexel

Parexel is a leading global clinical development partner delivering insights-driven clinical and consulting solutions to the life sciences industry. With 22,000+ employees worldwide, we partner with biopharmaceutical companies and research sites to design and deliver patient-focused clinical trials that broaden access and make research a care option for anyone, anywhere.

We work with focus, agility, and shared purpose. We move with urgency to address patient needs and accelerate the delivery of new therapies. We embrace bold thinking, adapt quickly to change, and continually raise the bar for the speed and quality of clinical research. We are expanding our team and seeking talented individuals to help drive industry-leading innovation. With Heart®

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Consultant, Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR): Evidence Evaluation to join our Access Consulting. As a Senior Consultant, you will provide scientific and technical leadership across evidence evaluation projects, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery of systematic and targeted literature reviews that inform regulatory, reimbursement, and publication decisions.

You will lead key aspects of project delivery, provide methodological and scientific direction, and lead client-facing technical discussions and presentations, with opportunities to shape how evidence is generated and used across the industry.

You will join a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment focused on making a meaningful impact through project leadership, scientific expertise, and the adoption of approved AI and technology-enabled approaches. With diverse teams and continuous learning opportunities, the Senior Consultant can guide and develop junior colleagues, contribute to business development, and expand their influence across evidence evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide literature reviews for regulatory activities, HTA and JCA submissions, AMCP dossiers, global value dossiers, orphan drug designation, publications, and other evidence-generation needs, including the expected outputs for each purpose

• Lead project kick-off activities and client discussions, ensuring clear agreement on scope, methodology, deliverables, responsibilities, and timelines

• Provide expert input on review protocols, complex search strategies, and eligibility criteria, aligned with relevant JCA and national HTA requirements

• Guide screening, study selection, data extraction, and critical appraisal, and oversee the quality of these activities

• Provide overall direction on evidence synthesis and reporting, ensuring key findings, evidence gaps, limitations, and conflicting evidence are clearly identified and communicated

• Ensure all project deliverables meet client-ready quality standards, and monitor milestones, timelines, and project financial health

• Lead day-to-day client communication, present key findings, and take ownership of technical, methodological, and deliverable queries

• Lead, mentor, and develop junior team members through technical training, constructive feedback, and knowledge sharing

• Contribute to business development, including project scoping, change-order requests, and competitive proposals

• Contribute to abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and thought leadership on topics such as AI applications, JCA, and methodological refinements

• Apply approved AI and technology-enabled workflows across all stages of systematic and targeted literature reviews, with rigorous human quality oversight

• Maintain clear activity guidance, query logs, and decision records to support consistent application of agreed decisions across the project team

You will thrive in this role if you bring:

Strong computing skills, particularly in MS Office

High analytical ability and a strong attention to detail, with a high degree of written accuracy

Good communication skills, both oral and written, especially in relaying technical information

Self-motivation, enthusiasm, and a flexible attitude toward new assignments and new learning

The ability to manage multiple and varied tasks and prioritize workload effectively

A genuine interest in medical research, healthcare provision, and the pharmaceutical industry.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree or equivalent in a life science or quantitative discipline, such as health economics, economics, mathematics, or statistics

5+ years of training and extensive experience in health economics, including the conceptualization and development of cost-effectiveness and budget impact models

Experience managing modeling projects and leading or coaching a project team

Fluent English, with excellent verbal and written skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a consultancy environment.

Experience with programming and software such as VBA, SAS, or R or R.

We believe in flexibility, growth, and creating space for people to do their best work. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions help shape the future of clinical research.

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Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.