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Principal Health Economist (Scottish Medicines Consortium) (Ref. 107710)
Salary £61,325 - £66,018 (AfC Band 8B)
Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Glasgow, Edinburgh - hybrid working will apply for the foreseeable future
An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and positive individual to join the health economics team within Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS). We are seeking a Principal Health Economist to support and contribute to the production of evidence reviews and advice to the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC). Reporting to SMC’s Lead Health Economist, this is an applied health economics role, contributing to shaping advice and decision making across NHSScotland, and helping to ensure timely and equitable access for patients to medicines, medical technologies and other interventions.
Providing economics input to a range of projects, duties include: producing rigorous reviews of health economics evidence; supporting the work of the SMC Lead Health Economist by contributing to the development of SMC policy and process; contributing to the work around SMC’s role in the new MHRA Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway (ILAP). While primarily focussed on the work of SMC, the post holder may have some responsibilities around the wider work of the Evidence Directorate e.g. developing models to assess the cost effectiveness of interventions for other evidence products within Healthcare Improvement Scotland (eg SIGN, SHTG); undertaking resource and cost impact analysis; and support for research activity across the organisation. Your role will also involve publishing your work and contributing to scientific conferences in relevant fields when required. The senior role will involve leading a programme of work and managing other health economists, and experience of these aspects is required.
The role requires a clear thinking and methodical approach with strong quantitative and analytical skills. You will have excellent report writing skills and the ability to work autonomously and manage and summarise large amounts of scientific information to tight deadlines. Strong influencing and communications skills to inform the decisions of senior clinicians and managers across NHS Scotland are required. Excellent interpersonal skills, supported by good oral, written and presentation skills are also essential.
You will be expected to have a relevant degree, a postgraduate degree in health economics (Masters level or equivalent), a sound understanding of economics concepts and practical, applied health economic evaluation experience. If your skills and experience can help manage, coordinate and deliver the provision of health economics across HIS, please find out more by downloading a pack from our website, containing specific details for each post.
Healthcare Improvement Scotland has a range of family friendly policies in place and supports agile working.
Closing date: Monday 11 July 2022
It is anticipated that interviews will be held virtually on Wednesday 10 August 2022 via MS Teams