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This international consultancy are industry leaders in providing unique and pioneering health economics, outcomes research, payer/market access, data analytics and epidemiology consulting services to life science organisations worldwide to optimize market access and the value of products.

As a Research Associate for Health Economics, Modelling and Simulation you will be a member of a team of Health Economics experts who design, build and implement models to show the implications of clinical trials, demonstrate value, assess benefits, risks and pricing and contribute to strategic planning. You will manage multiple research projects and conduct advanced research activities.

Key Responsibilities:
*Implement qualitative and quantitative data analysis
*Develop study designs
*Prepare draft analysis plans and model reports
*Program mathematical models
*Evaluate relevant literature and research
*Manage modelling activities
*Mentor more junior team members
*Draft project deliverables, abstracts and manuscripts
*Assist with the development of proposals and budgets

The role will require you to have a relevant degree such as Health Economics, Outcomes Research, Statistics, Epidemiology or Public Health and a PhD would be highly beneficial but is not essential. You must have a minimum of 2 years Health Economics industry experience gained from industry or ideally a consultancy environment including modelling (cost effectiveness and budget impact) and additional exposure to statistics, systematic literature reviews, meta-analyses, epidemiology or outcomes research would be beneficial. You should be an analytical, organised and client focused team player who works equally as well independently.