Associate Health Economist
Associate Health Economist - vacancy
This role, based in Liverpool or York, is well-suited to individuals with strong communication skills who enjoy using mathematics and statistics to problem-solve and answer real world questions relating to the economic impact of decisions in healthcare. Applicants should have a genuine interest in the healthcare industry and a strong desire to contribute to health research.
This traineeship is ideal for recent masters graduates with a degree in an health economics, mathematical or computer science discipline seeking to gain an insight into life at a fast-growing consultancy serving pharmaceutical industry clients. You will get the opportunity to join a growing Health Economics Team and gain hands-on experience in designing, developing and communicating health economic models.
Upon completion of the traineeship, there is the opportunity for strong candidates to apply for a Health Economist position and join our expanding team on a permanent basis. Our Associate Health Economist traineeship is for a duration of 3-6 months.
What Background Should You Have?
- A masters degree level. Relevant disciplines are those that demonstrate a high level of technical and mathematical ability, such as mathematics, economics, physics or computer science.
- Advanced skills in Excel and familiarity with other software (such as R, STATA) are desirable; however, a willingness to learn new technical and programming skills is important for the role.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to explain complex modelling techniques and results to non-experts.
- The ability to use your initiative and work independently, in addition to working collaboratively within project teams.
- A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Flexibility to respond to changing deadlines.
What We Offer
- Associate Health Economists will receive both internal and external training tailored to their needs, whether on technical aspects of the role or on effective project. management and client communication.
- You will be joining a small and growing team and therefore will play an important role the development of the company.
- You will be offered a competitive salary with opportunities for progression.
Please get in touch to share your CV and cover letter to careers@qcmedica.com
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