Senior Research Scientist, Health Economic Modelling

Precision Medicine Group

. Build health economic models in R for the Evidence Synthesis and Decision Modelling team .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in building health economic models using R and Excel, with a strong understanding of statistical methods in health economics. Capable of leading cost-effectiveness analyses and effectively communicating results to diverse audiences.

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R Programming SkillsCost-Effectiveness Simulation ModelsHealth Economics ExpertiseExcel/VBA ProgrammingStatistical Methods Application

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Hard Skills

R ProgrammingCost-Effectiveness AnalysisStatistical MethodsData AnalysisModel EvaluationSimulation ModelingBayesian StatisticsAdvanced Modelling TechniquesIndirect Treatment ComparisonsProgramming in Python

Soft Skills

Analytical ReasoningProblem-SolvingTime ManagementMultitaskingEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

ExcelVisual Basic for Applications (VBA)Git/GitHubMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointHesim R PackageShiny R PackageRcpp R Package

Industry Keywords

Health EconomicsPharmaceutical IndustryBiotechHealthcare ClientsDrug Reimbursement ProcessesConsulting EnvironmentEvidence SynthesisDecision Modelling

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonVBAC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build health economic models in R for the Evidence Synthesis and Decision Modelling team
Collaborate with health economists, statisticians, and researchers on global, methodologically innovative projects
Serve pharmaceutical and biotech clients
Plan, program, and report R-based and Excel-based cost-effectiveness simulation models
Lead implementation of simulation-based cost-effectiveness analyses in R and Excel/VBA
Evaluate studies, identify key result drivers, assess data or methodological gaps, and suggest solutions
Create client-ready study deliverables, including model conceptualization and analysis plans
Interpret model results and sensitivity analyses
Prepare technical reports and written documentation
Analyze and visualize data
Present project progress and results to technical and non-technical audiences
Deliver project components on time while working independently and with a diverse team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in health economics or statistics, or a related discipline
Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in a consulting environment serving biotech, pharmaceutical or healthcare clients
Proven R programming skills, experience with programming cost-effectiveness simulation models in R
Understanding of and experience in the application of statistical methods in health economics, e.g., parametric survival regression model extrapolation, network meta-analyses, probabilistic sensitivity analyses
Experience planning, programming and reporting R-based and Excel-based cost-effectiveness simulation models
Experience with health economics, statistics or a related field, HEOR, pharmaceutical industry and drug reimbursement processes
Ability to interpret clinical and health economic studies independently
Ability to lead implementation of simulation-based cost-effectiveness analyses in R and Excel/VBA
Ability to evaluate studies, identify key result drivers, assess data or methodological gaps and suggest solutions
Ability to program economic models independently in R and Excel/VBA from scratch
Proficiency with Git/GitHub
Expertise in Excel and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) programming
Skill in preparing written documentation and presenting results using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Experience with Python, C++ or other programming languages is helpful
Experience with the hesim, shiny, and Rcpp R packages is helpful
Experience with Bayesian statistics and advanced modelling techniques is helpful
Knowledge and experience in indirect treatment comparisons is helpful
Ability to communicate progress and results to technical and non-technical audiences
Strong multitasking, time management, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively individually and as part of a diverse team
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employer sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Innovative Culture: Experience the excitement of a start-up within a well-funded, established global organization.
Passionate Team: Work with a team that has a real passion for Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) and prides itself on being visionary leaders in the field.
Growth Opportunities: Be part of a growing team that values collaboration and making a real difference in healthcare.