Research Associate III - Evidera, Senior Health Economist - HEOR

pbuJob Description/u/b/pp/ppWe are looking for a Research Associate III (Senior Health Economist - HEOR) to implement simulation models (e.g., discrete event simulation) and other decision-analytic models (e.g., Markov, individual state-transition, survival partition) to assess the cost-effectiveness of healthcare interventions. Manage multiple projects with tasks varying to degree by project./pp/ppubKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:/b/u/ppResponsible for assisting the Principal Investigator with project management scoping, tracking progress, and delegating tasks to the project teams working on multiple projects. You will also:/pulliImplement one or more of the following with guidance from the Principal Investigator:/liliDesign and development of health economic (HEOR) modelling to conduct cost-effectiveness and budget impact analyses of healthcare interventions./liliProgram the models using Microsoft Excel with Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) or simulation specialized software (e.g., Arena) and conduct model validations./liliConduct literature reviews with emphasis on extracting data pertinent to health economic evaluations and cost-effectiveness analyses./liliConduct basic statistical analyses (e.g., descriptive statistics and regression analysis)/liliSupport development and maintenance of scientific resources (e.g., model templates, modeling training manuals)./liliDraft project deliverables (e.g., Excel with VBA based models, user guides, model specifications and technical reports) and draft abstracts and sections of manuscripts with possible co-authorship./liliResponsible for developing a project plan and monitoring project progress (budget, timelines and deliverables) for multiple projects./liliDelegate tasks to junior staff as appropriate./liliSupport other non-billable activities as needed (e.g., draft proposals and budgets; informal mentoring or supervision of junior staff; develop relations with colleagues within the company)./li/ulpbr /ubWhat you bring to Evidera:/b/u/pulliPractical knowledge of research project implementation and experience of project management./liliFamiliarity with mathematical and simulation modeling./liliKnowledge of fundamentals of pharmacoeconomics, epidemiology and literature review principles./liliExperience working with modeling/simulation software, in particular Microsoft Excel using VBA./liliExcellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word and PowerPoint./liliStrong quantitative skills, with solid understanding of basic statistics./liliEnergy, a great work attitude and fit well with our team./liliStrong organization skills./liliCompetent in written and spoken English./li/ulp/ppbuQualifications:/u/b/ppbEducation and Experience/b/pulliPhD or Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering or related field with Bachelor’s degree in a similar program (Mathematics, Economics, Epidemiology) and greater than 2 years of relevant work experience or Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience of programming simulation models (e.g., discrete event simulation) or other decision analytic models (e.g., decision trees, Markov, individual state-transition, survival partition) in Microsoft Excel with VBA./li/ulp/ppbComputer Skills:/b/pulliRequired: Excel and VBA expertise, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint./liliDesired: Experience using other simulation and/or decision-analysis software (e.g., Arena, TreeAge)./li/ulp/ppiIf you resonate with our core competencies and want to contribute to research and consulting services driven by world-class science and thought leadership, then please submit your application - we’d love to hear from you./i/p