(Sr.) Consultant, HE Modeling, Real World Solutions

IQVIA; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health analytics firm in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, is seeking a Health Economic Modeller to lead the development of health economic models and oversee project management. Candidates should possess an advanced degree and over 4 years of experience in health economic modelling, including proficiency in Excel VBA. The role involves stakeholder engagement and contributions to real-world evidence initiatives, requiring strong communication and collaboration skills. The position offers the opportunity to work on impactful healthcare projects.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree preferred, such as Master’s or PhD in Health Economics, Health Policy, or related fields.
• Over 4 years of practical experience in health economic modelling.
• Proficiency in creating health economic models for market access support.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end health economic model development.
• Oversee client relationships and project management tasks.
• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews and data extraction.

Skills

Health Economic Modelling

Project Management

Communication

Data Extraction

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Master’s or PhD in Health Economics or related discipline

Tools

Excel VBA

R or R‑Shiny

Job description

Principal Accountabilities

• Leadership in Health Economic Modelling: Lead end-to-end health economic model development, including drafting model plans, overseeing complex model creation and adaptation, sourcing local data, and producing supporting materials such as reports and training programs.
• Project and Client Management: Oversee client relationships and project management tasks, attend external client meetings, and present research findings and analyses.
• Team Guidance and Scenario Analysis: Guide the team in health economic modelling and conduct scenario analyses, encompassing model conceptualization, platform-specific execution, and preparation of technical reports and presentations.
• Expertise Development: Expand expertise across therapeutic areas to ensure model relevance and adaptability to various clinical contexts.
• Literature Review and Data Extraction: Conduct comprehensive literature reviews, including abstract screening, article selection, and data extraction.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Plan and conduct interviews with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and other stakeholders to gather project insights.
• Publications and Conference Preparation: Lead the development, revision, and submission of abstracts, posters, and manuscripts for conferences and publications based on health economic models, literature reviews, and other HEOR analyses.
• Support for Real-World Solutions (RWS): Contribute to real‑world evidence initiatives aligned with regional strategies, collaborating closely with the regional RWE team.
• Business Development and Proposal Drafting: Support business development by contributing to draft proposals based on client RFPs, participating in internal discussions, and disseminating insights.
• Collaborative Project Execution: Work independently or within project teams, providing supervision as needed, to achieve project milestones effectively.

Minimum Education, Experience Required

• Education: Advanced degree, eg. Master’s or PhD in Health Economics, Health Policy, Pharmacy, Statistics, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
• Experience: Over 4 years of practical experience in health economic modelling, including the development of models such as CBA, CEA, CMA, CCA and BIA.
• Technical Skills: Demonstrated success in creating and delivering health economic models and tools for reimbursement and market access support in Europe, the US, and Asia. Proficiency in Excel VBA is required; familiarity with R or R‑Shiny is advantageous.
• Industry Knowledge: Prior experience in the healthcare and life sciences sectors.
• Project Management: Experience in project management is preferred.
• Communication and Collaboration: Excellent communication skills, with the capability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Additional Qualities: Ability to multi‑task, work in a demanding team environment, and work under tight deadlines.