Health Economist Modeler

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Job description

* Health Economist Modeler - MODELING & SIMULATION ( Research Associate ) *
* *We are looking to fill this role anywhere in the USA or Canada ( Fully remote ) *

* Evidera's Modeling and Simulation team is one of the largest and most experienced in-house team of modelers. Evidera has designed, developed, and implemented hundreds of health economic and other models in all major therapeutic indications and for all major markets. We have an impressive track record of quality work and driving innovation, this along with the strength and tenure of our leadership team has given us a pre-eminent position in the market. *

* Position Overview: *

Assist with implementing 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. Assist with scientific and financial project management, and monitoring progress for projects when assigned.

* Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned): *

* Assist with implementing one or more of the following (under supervision):
* Development of health economic models to conduct cost-effectiveness and budget impact analyses of healthcare interventions.
* Program models using Microsoft Excel with Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).
* Conduct analyses and presentation of results.
* Conduct literature reviews with emphasis on extracting data pertinent to health economic evaluations and cost-effectiveness analyses.
* Conduct basic statistical analyses (e.g., descriptive statistics and regression analysis).

* Assist with drafting sections of project deliverables (e.g., user guides, model specifications and technical reports).
* Participate in client meetings and draft meeting minutes.
* Assist with tracking budget and expenses and monitoring timelines and deliverables for projects when assigned.
* Support other "non-billable" activities as needed (e.g., assist with developing sections of proposals).
* Travel may be required.

* Education, Professional Skills & Experience: *

* Master's degree in Operations Research or Industrial Engineering or Bachelor's degree in Operations Research or Industrial Engineering with more than one year of relevant work experience.
* Master's or Bachelor's degrees in other fields will be considered (e.g., Mathematics, Economics, Epidemiology) with relevant experience of programming decision analytic models (e.g., decision trees, Markov, individual state-transition, survival partition) in Microsoft Excel with VBA.

* Personal Skills & Competencies: *

* Basic understanding of research methods.
* Practical knowledge of research project implementation.
* Experience working with modeling/simulation software, in particular Microsoft Excel using VBA.
* Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
* Strong quantitative skills, with solid understanding of basic statistics.
* Energy, a great work attitude and fit well with our team.
* Strong organization skills.
* Competent in written and spoken English.
* Required: Excel and VBA expertise, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint
* Desired: Experience using other simulation and/or decision-analysis software (e.g., Arena, TreeAge).

* About Evidera: *

Evidera is a business within in Pharmaceutical Product Development, LLC (PPD) a leading global contract research organization (CRO), and a is a preeminent provider of evidence-based solutions. We provide integrated scientific expertise and global operational capabilities to help clients generate the evidence needed to optimize the market access and commercial potential of products.

* Perks: *

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, with clear opportunities for growth and career progression. You will have the opportunity to work on multiple projects with some of the industry's leading researchers. Our offices boast a fun and collaborative working environment, frequent social events and a robust support system. We are committed to providing training and professional development, with ample opportunity to advance, for all our staff.

* Evidera's Core Competencies: *

* Customer Focus
* Initiative
* Teamwork
* Problem Solving/Judgment
* Accountability

If 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.

PPD values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

* Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
* Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
* Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
* Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
* May require travel. (Recruiter will provide more details.)

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