Health Economist Lead

ZS is a professional services firm that works side by side with companies to help develop and deliver products that drive customer value and company results. From R&D to portfolio strategy, customer insights, marketing and sales strategy, operations and technology, we leverage our deep industry expertise and leading-edge analytics to create solutions that work in the real world. Our most valuable asset is our people—a fact that’s reflected in our values-driven organization in which new perspectives are integral and new ideas are celebrated. ZSers are passionately committed to helping companies and their customers thrive in industries ranging from healthcare and life sciences, to high-tech, financial services, travel and transportation, and beyond. ZS' Business Consulting group partners with clients to design and deliver solutions to help them tackle a broad range of business challenges. Our teams work on multiple projects simultaneously, leveraging advanced data analytics and problem-solving techniques. Our recommendations and solutions are based on rigorous research and analysis underpinned by deep expertise and thought leadership. Health Economist Lead We seek applicants for a Health Economist Lead role. This is an important leadership role within our European Health Economics Outcomes Research (HEOR) team, part of our integrated Global HEOR practice. Our vision is to elevate HEOR into a strategic function which bridges the scientific, clinical and commercial spheres, and be the world leading strategic HEOR consultancy. As well as providing core HEOR services, we aim to shape the policy landscape HEOR operates within, be benevolent disruptors, driving the adoption of innovative new approaches, and make HEOR part of the entire the product lifecycle. ZS has an inclusive, client centric, consultancy culture, based around our core values: Treat people right Get it right Do the right thing The successful candidate will be someone excited by and aligned to this vision and culture. Responsibilities: Health Economists Lead have immediate responsibility for enhancing ZS offerings, are instrumental members of the project leadership who are in client facing roles and assumes responsibility of quality, effectiveness and efficiency of project execution and delivery. In this role, you will: Be an active member of the European and Global HEOR leadership team, contributing to strategy and capability development Work closely with ZS client teams to lead client business development and client relationship development across our key client accounts. The focus will be Europe including the UK, but with ample opportunities to work in partnership with our teams globally. Support the growth of HE modeling service line, increase awareness of ZS capabilities in HE modeling, and inform our clients’ perception of the ZS value proposition in HE modeling Be seen as a go-to person across the team for methodological advice and quality assurance Consistently deliver quality client services and drive high-quality work products within expected timeframes and on budget Foster an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment. Play an active role in coaching and mentoring junior team members within Global HEOR team. Work on and lead multi-disciplinary projects, e.g. involving RWE, AI/ML and Market Access Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., STEM) MSc in Health Economics or similar preferred Masters plus 8 years or Doctorate plus 6 years of directly relevant experience in a similar industry / consulting environment Demonstrated experience with Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) with a particular emphasis on health economic modeling, including extensive practical experience in leading implementation of cost-effectiveness and budget impact analyses for global headquarters and/or key markets Ability to lead and manage teams to execute global projects Strong understanding of and experience with statistical methods underlying health economic models Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Expertise in communicating HE findings in various forms of communication, (e.g., peer-reviewed publication, abstracts and conference presentations, global value dossiers) ZS is a global consulting firm. Fluency in English is required; additional fluency in at least one European or Asian language is desirable. Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered. ZS offers a competitive compensation package with salary and bonus incentives, complete medical/dental/life insurance programs and retirement savings benefits. ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law. ZS is committed to providing and maintaining a safe workplace. Must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire to be considered. Proof of vaccination will be required. Religious/Medical Exemptions can be requested on a limited basis upon hire. NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.
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