Finance Director jobs in South Africa

Real-World Solutions (RWS) team designs and delivers innovative, data– and technology-enabled evidence programs for the pharmaceutical industry. We apply scientific rigor and advanced analytics to real world data to help our clients improve healthcare. We are strategic thinkers, innovative technologists, deep subject matter experts and data evangelists who are passionate about driving better performance in healthcare. We are collaborative, intellectually curious, entrepreneurial and disruptive. The global RWS organization’s HE/HTA/Value & Access Category focuses on developing a global offering to help our customers design and execute an evidence generation strategy meeting payer and health technology assessment (HTA) evidence requirements and effectively communicate their product’s value story.

Real-World Solutions, Core Diabetes and Obesity Modelling Team

This role focuses on building out our HE offerings. Our team has over 20 years of expertise in cardiorenal-metabolic modelling, including the development of the IQVIA Core Diabetes and Core Obesity Model. IQVIA Core Diabetes Model (CDM) is a well-established health economic model with a patient-level modelling approach combined with 17 Markov sub-models with many peer-reviewed publications. An integrated disease model covering diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease is currently in development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage health economics projects focused on diabetes and obesity, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing expert advice and guidance on health economics models and methodologies.
• Develop and implement health economic models to support the value proposition of diabetes and obesity treatments.
• Conduct literature reviews, data analysis, and interpretation to inform model development and validation.
• Present findings and recommendations to clients, stakeholders, and internal teams through reports, presentations, and publications.
• Contribute the dissemination of research findings by drafting scientific manuscripts, reports, and presentations for publication in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
• Stay current with the latest research, trends, and best practices in health economics with a focus on diabetes and obesity.

• Advanced degree (PhD, MSc, or equivalent) in Health Economics, Public Health, Epidemiology, or a related scientific field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in health economics
• Experience with ex-novo HEOR models building
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare consulting industry working for HQ
• Proven experience in project management, including planning, execution, and delivery of complex projects.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in health economic modelling software (e.g., TreeAge, Excel, R).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Publications in peer-reviewed journals related to health economics, diabetes, or obesity.
• Knowledge of global health systems and reimbursement processes.
• Preference for experience in modelling chronic diseases

• Working in an international team for top-tier customers
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on global health outcomes

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com.

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