Economist

The Office of Health Economics
London - United Kingdom
S: £35,000-£50,000

Economist – Research and Consultancy
Two positions

The Office of Health Economics (www.ohe.org) wishes to recruit two well-qualified, highly motivated and energetic economists, with particular strengths in the economics of one or more of: health technology assessment, the economics of health care systems and the economics of the life sciences industry. The positions are for one year in the first instance, with the expectation of continuing appointment if funding allows. The economists will contribute to all three of the OHE's core activities:

• peer-reviewed research
• consultancy
• advising the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI)

The OHE is a London based, not for profit, economic research and consultancy organisation, founded in 1962. Our scope is international and our client portfolio spans all three sectors: public, private and charitable.

OHE's work covers a broad range of analyses into the economics and policy of three related areas: the pharmaceutical and other life sciences industries; health care systems; and health technology assessment.

The main purpose of the economist role is to undertake and present analyses on topics in one or more of all three areas (life sciences, health systems, HTA) in all three core OHE activities, i.e. research, consultancy, and advice to the ABPI. This involves working with OHE colleagues, academic collaborators, the ABPI and other clients', and with external stakeholders.

Candidates must have:
• a good first degree, majoring in economics, or
• a postgraduate qualification in health economics or industrial economics;
• thorough knowledge of the economics of one or more of: health technology assessment; organisation and financing of health care; industrial organisation including competition and regulation;
• practical experience of research and/or consulting;
• demonstrable ability to research, write and present clearly argued analyses in fluent English within tight deadlines.

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