Required Knowledge:

A thorough knowledge of HEOR (Health Economics and Outcomes Research) methods and approaches plus a working knowledge of consulting methodologies and general business practices is required. Also understanding of the health care sector and the pharmaceutical market, gained through the delivery of consulting engagements and ideally also through experience in the pharmaceutical or medical devices sector outside consulting.

Responsibilities:

General

• Lead work relating to the HEOR business areas (health economic modelling, HTA submissions, value communication, market access strategy and outcomes research) to a high standard which meets or exceeds client expectations.
• Lead other specific business initiatives or work-streams as required
• Participate in weekly HEOR Management Meetings
• Lead or oversee the delivery of projects of all sizes, collaborating with other senior IMS staff as required.
• Mentor/manage other HEOR staff at Analyst, Consultant and Senior Consultant level
• Contribute to other human resource activities including leading interview panels and managing strategic initiatives.

Requirements:

Essential Qualifications

• BA/BSc in science, economics or a related discipline
• Postgraduate qualification in economics, health economics, health services research, or a relevant related area, or health-related MBA.

Essential Experience

• Post graduate work experience in a related area such as economics, health economics, statistics, psychology or science

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working in health economics/outcomes research/health services research outside IMS, with management responsibility
• In the absence of such external experience, it is expected that three years working at Senior Consultant level or equivalent within a Health Economics consultancy would be required to gain the breadth and depth of experience required.
• Experience in undertaking economic analysis in one of the following environments:
• Pharmaceutical or other Healthcare Industry
• Academic Organization
• Health Technology Assessment Group
• Health Services Research

Essential General Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Numerate with good quantitative skills - able to work in Excel to at least Intermediate level and able to provide evidence of this applied in work or academic setting
• Competency in using Word and PowerPoint and an interest in learning relevant decision-support and statistical packages
• High level of literacy – able to appraise evidence critically and review reports and manuscripts to ensure clear, concise language as required by the type of work.
• Subject matter expertise in two or more product areas.
• Good understanding of outcomes research and/or economic theory and the ability to apply this in practice
• Good understanding of and interest in the international health care environment
• Commercial awareness and thorough understanding of the health technology and pharmaceutical industry, gained through experience
• A good knowledge of consulting methods, tools and techniques related to these areas