Health Economist Opportunity at Costello Medical

Role Overview

As a Health Economist at Costello Medical, you will develop economic models to guide the efficient allocation of resources available to healthcare providers. You will communicate these valuable insights to various stakeholders within the healthcare industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive economic models using tools like Excel, R, or C++.
• Conduct cost-effectiveness analyses and other cost-benefit evaluations.
• Analyze clinical data requiring a solid understanding of statistics.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, typically starting with 3-4 projects.
• Research and critically appraise medical and economic literature.
• Collaborate with medical professionals and build relationships across healthcare disciplines.
• Write detailed reports interpreting model results.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary: $73,000 to $76,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Private medical and dental insurance.
• 401K plan and life insurance.
• Hybrid working options allowing up to 50% remote work.
• Generous holiday allowance with additional benefits.

Job Type and Location

• Full-time, permanent
• Start Date: From August 2024 onwards (state your availability in your application).
• Location: Boston office

Hybrid Working Policy

We offer flexible working arrangements to improve work-life balance, allowing colleagues to work from home up to half of the time across a 2-week rolling period.

A Day in the Life

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Career Development

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Requirements

Essential Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant discipline (minimum GPA 3.3 or equivalent).
• Advanced skills in Excel and knowledge of VBA.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within project teams.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and flexibility to meet changing deadlines.

Desired Qualifications

• Postgraduate training in statistics or modelling (minimum GPA 3.3 or equivalent).
• Familiarity with software such as R, C++, or STATA.
• Industry experience in applying economic and mathematical modelling techniques.

About Costello Medical

Costello Medical is a rapidly growing global healthcare agency specializing in medical communications, market access, and health economic and outcomes research. We work with top pharmaceutical companies and various health organizations. Our mission is to build trusted partnerships across the healthcare sector by delivering exceptional service. Learn more about us and our certification as a B Corporation .

What We Offer

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Starting salary of $73,000 per annum, increasing to $76,000 for candidates holding a master's or Ph.D.
• Private medical, dental, and vision cover.
• 23 days’ vacation leave, increasing up to 27 days, plus 6 public holidays and an additional floating holiday.
• Retirement savings via a 401k plan.
• Paid funding for external education and study leave.
• Life and comprehensive travel insurance.
• Flexible working hours and company-funded social activities.

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