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Senior Health Economist
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Overview Position: Senior Health Economist Contract: Permanent Salary: 51,818 to 59,590 per annum Start date: ASAP BMJ-Technology Assessment Group The BMJ-Technology Assessment Group (BMJ-TAG) is a Centre of Excellence for Health Technology Assessment (HTA); commissioned by the Department of Health National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). The BMJ-TAG investigates the value of existing and emerging health technologies to the UK National Health Service (NHS) through de novo scientific research. As a Centre of Excellence, the BMJ-TAG is responsible for providing an independent critique of industry submissions to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) as part of the technology appraisal programme. Responsibilities The role of the Senior Health Economist will be to deliver timely and high-quality economic evaluations to meet customer requirements. * You will be responsible for leading projects and communicating methods and outcomes to key stakeholders. * Experience of the methods and requirements of HTA and experience in the development of economic evaluations (cost-effectiveness modelling, budget impact, etc) are essential. * You will have an ability to manage, interrogate and manipulate quantitative data as well as advanced computing skills. * Strong oral and written communication skills, the ability to work efficiently and collaboratively and project management skills are essential. * Experience of working within public health or social care would be an advantage. Qualifications * Essential: post-graduate qualification in health economic evaluation or related mathematical/statistical discipline (e.g. MSc in Economic Evaluation in Healthcare or Health economics) * Desirable: undergraduate degree in mathematics, statistics or economics. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Tashan Chong-Kan on 0203 6555508 or email tchongkan@bmj.com Our Company BMJ is an 80 million company, employing approximately 500 people worldwide with its headquarters in London and key offices in China, India and the United States. Its activities are guided by its mission to help achieve a healthier world and its dedication to superior financial performance. It advances healthcare worldwide by sharing knowledge and expertise to improve outcomes. BMJ is a wholly owned subsidiary of the British Medical Association (BMA). The BMJ (formerly the British Medical Journal) is the company's flagship publication which has the second highest impact factor in the UK and fifth highest in the world. It is also the fourth most widely cited medical journal in the world. The company also publishes over 50 specialty journals, several of which are produced in partnership with leading professional medical associations. Best Practice is BMJ's successful point-of-care decision support tool and BMJ Learning is the centerpiece of several educational offerings. We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started.