Researcher – Health Economics

University of Alberta

. Design and conduct economic evaluations, including cost-effectiveness, cost-utility, and budget impact analyses, of drugs and technologies .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeEdmonton • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$80,772 - CA$111,086 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in health economic evaluation, including cost-effectiveness analysis and budget impact analysis, while effectively managing complex research projects and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in analyzing real-world data and translating findings into impactful reports and publications.

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Health Economic EvaluationCost-Effectiveness AnalysisBudget Impact AnalysisQuantitative Research MethodsProject Management

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Hard Skills

Costing AnalysesReal-World Data AnalysisStudy DesignStatistical AnalysisHealth Economic Methodologies

Soft Skills

Scientific WritingCommunication SkillsCollaborationOrganizationPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteRSASSTATA

Certifications & Qualifications

MSc in Health EconomicsMSc in EconomicsMSc in Epidemiology

Industry Keywords

Health Services ResearchReal-World Evidence ResearchData GovernancePeer-Reviewed PublicationsTechnical Reports

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and conduct economic evaluations, including cost-effectiveness, cost-utility, and budget impact analyses, of drugs and technologies
Analyze real-world data to determine resource use, healthcare costs, and incremental costs using robust methods
Develop study protocols and contribute to research proposals
Translate findings into reports, presentations, and publications for technical, policy-maker, and lay audiences
Collaborate with stakeholders and multidisciplinary research teams
Apply critical appraisal skills to interrogate existing economic models and cost-effectiveness submissions

Requirements

What you’ll need

MSc in Health Economics, Economics, Epidemiology, or a related field
Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in health economics, health services research, or real-world evidence research
Demonstrated expertise in health economic evaluation, including costing analyses, cost-effectiveness analysis, budget impact analysis, and use of real-world data
Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-stakeholder research projects
Experience working with administrative or clinical data and familiarity with data access and data governance processes
Strong scientific writing skills and experience contributing to peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, reimbursement submissions, or policy documents
Advanced knowledge of quantitative research methods, study design, and health economic methodologies
Experience analyzing and interpreting large real-world healthcare datasets
Proficient writing, communication, and presentation skills
Organization and project management abilities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and statistical software (R, SAS, STATA)
Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary research and policy environments
Curriculum vitae, cover letter, and list of publications required for application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Flexible work environment
Hybrid or fully remote work arrangement
Initial 1-year appointment with possibility of extension