Economist

The Office of Health Economics (www.ohe.org) wishes to recruit highly motivated and qualified economists with an interest in health economics, including the economics of the life sciences industry, health technology assessment and/or health care systems. We are particularly interested in recruiting candidates with a background in industrial organisation and the economics of health and pharmaceutical markets.

The Office of Health Economics is also interested in strengthening the areas of:

• The economics of innovation
• Health econometrics and real-world evidence
• Market access and policy
• Patient Reported Outcomes
• Economic modelling, including cost-effectiveness analysis
• Impact evaluation of health care and health policy interventions in High-, Low-, and Middle-Income countries

The economist will contribute to all of the OHE’s core activities, which includes grant-funded and contract research.

The OHE is a London-based, not-for-profit, economic research organisation founded in 1962. Our international scope and client portfolio span all three sectors: public, private and charitable.

OHE’s work covers a broad range of analyses into the economics and policy of four related areas:

• economics of innovation – for example, understanding how new pricing models can affect innovation and speed up patient benefit
• measuring and valuing outcomes – for example, valuing health using stated preference techniques such as discrete choice experiments
• judging value for money and improving decision-making – for example, assessing the value of health care through the use of cost-effectiveness thresholds
• incentivising quality – for example, assessing how incentives, payments and reimbursement mechanisms can influence quality, behaviours and performance or the effect of digital healthcare technologies on health outcomes

The main purpose of the economist’s role is to undertake and present analyses on topics in one or more of our areas of specialism. This involves working with OHE colleagues, academic collaborators, and other clients and with external stakeholders.

Candidates must have:

• a first (undergraduate) degree, preferably majoring in economics;
• a postgraduate degree (MSc or equivalent) in health economics or industrial economics;
• ability to do research, write and present clearly argued analyses within tight deadlines;
• good time management skills and ability to efficiently prioritise and deliver tasks;
• capable of establishing good work relationships with colleagues and clients;
• ability to work individually and as part of a team.

Experience in industrial economics is desirable (but not essential)

The OHE is committed to equality of opportunity. Anyone will be considered for a role within our business, and we will welcome applications from all candidates regardless of background.

Applications to include:

• Your CV
• Covering letter

Please submit your full application to [email protected] by the closing date.

Applications must be received by the close of business on Wednesday 31st January, 2024. Face to face interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held at our offices on Tuesday 13th or Wednesday 14th February 2024.