Principle Scientist, Modeling (UK-based)

Genesis Research Group is an international healthcare consultancy providing value evidence strategy, generation, synthesis, and communication services to life sciences companies. Delivering these services empowered by technology innovations has enabled us to become a trusted partner with our clients across the development and commercialization life cycle.

Combining both traditional and novel analytical approaches with diverse real-world data, including genomic, medical record, claims and patient-reported information, has allowed us to inform life science company internal decision making as well as submissions and presentations to regulators; health technology assessment authorities and payers; the medical community; and patient organizations.

The company has seen exceptional growth and success, and we are looking for an individual with strong economic modeling skills and extensive project management experience to join us as Principal Scientist, Modeling. The professional in this role will work on clinical and economic modelling projects in collaboration with client engagement and scientific teams, to meet the external payer and HTA needs of our clients. Flexible – hybrid or remote, depending on location.

Accountabilities within this role:

• Develop de novo cost-effectiveness models and budget impact models for HTA/reimbursement submissions.
• Independently adapt existing economic models for US and ex US HTA markets.
• Develop budget impact models/ cost models for payer discussions in the US.
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, drug development process and HTA or reimbursement processes.
• Support publication of developed models in peer reviewed journals and/or conference presentations.
• Provide input to project proposals.
• Independently plan and monitor project resources and timelines.
• Deliver economic models, reports and presentations.
• Provide economic strategy and insights to project deliverables.
• Create long-term partnerships with clients and work with existing clients to identify new and follow-on projects.
• Implement company economic modeling processes.

Qualifications:

• At least 7 years of health economics modelling experience in the pharmaceutical industry or consulting, with familiarity and understanding of the use of modeling in payer and HTA decision-making.
• A degree in mathematics, statistics, science, economics or other related discipline (2:1 or above) is essential for the role, with a postgraduate qualification in the health-related field (such as health economics, biostatistics, epidemiology) an advantage.
• Experience in hands-on model development from scratch including background research, model conceptualization, model implementation and presentation of model findings in different disease areas.
• Experience of development of budget impact models and early and late-stage cost-effectiveness models.
• Experience of model adaptations for different markets to support HTA submissions.
• Strong understanding of different model structures including decision tree, Markov model, partitioned survival model and multi-state model.
• Strong knowledge of various economic evaluation techniques in different settings.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel modelling skills, including VBA.
• Experience working in R/Python or other statistical software is desirable.
• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills.
• Proven publication record.
• Excellent project management skills, including ability to multi-task and deliver quality work to planned timelines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to support communication of complex scientific ideas in a clear and succinct manner.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Methodical and detail orientated approach.
• The ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.

Compensation:

• Performance-related bonus.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Private medical insurance.

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