Job Title:
Health Economist
Organization:
Confidential National Health Agency
Location:
Remote (within Canada)
Contract Term:
Opportunities Ongoing
About the Role
Neobridge Healthcare is seeking qualified Health Economists to join a contractor roster supporting the evaluation and development of economic models related to drugs, devices, and other health technologies.
Contributors will lead the creation and adaptation of cost-effectiveness and budget impact models, appraise existing economic evaluations, perform quantitative analyses, and clearly communicate findings to expert and decision-making audiences. Assignments are project-based and follow structured templates and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Economic modelling and evaluation
- Design and build economic models (e.g., de novo cost-utility analyses) using health technology inputs.
- Analyze and synthesize quantitative data, including probabilistic sensitivity analyses and economic outcomes.
- Critically appraise both economic and clinical evidence.
- Interpret data from HTAs, systematic reviews, and indirect comparisons to inform model inputs.
- Validate and refine economic models for accuracy and transparency.
- Prepare high-quality reports and presentations for expert committees and non-technical audiences.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and to specification.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience conducting economic evaluations, including model development and cost-effectiveness analyses.
- Strong foundation in current and emerging health economic methods.
- Expertise in interpreting HTAs and integrating inputs from indirect comparisons.
- Advanced skills in Excel-based model building and data manipulation.
- Demonstrated ability to validate, document, and troubleshoot models.
- Proficiency in probabilistic analysis and reporting of economic outputs.
- Strong scientific communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary environments.
Preferred Assets
- Solid understanding of health technology assessment (HTA) principles and applied biostatistics.
- Familiarity with the Canadian healthcare system and how funding and access decisions are made at provincial, territorial, and federal levels.
Contract Details
- Engagement Type: Contractor standing offer- as and when required.
- Duration: Ongoing.
- Compensation: Hourly, Competitive compensation available based on experience and expertise.
- Location: Remote (within Canada only).