Research Health Economist

Health Economist Location: Fully Remote (U.S.-based) Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM About The Role We are seeking an experienced Health Economist to support a newly established Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) program. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and leading high-impact projects that inform healthcare decision-making. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong applied health economics expertise, deep experience working with real-world data, and the ability to translate complex analyses into meaningful insights for diverse stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead HEOR projects independently from study design through execution and delivery
• Develop and implement health economic models, including:
• Cost-effectiveness models
• Cost-utility models
• Budget impact models
• Conduct advanced statistical analyses, including:
• Longitudinal and cross-sectional modeling
• Survival analysis
• Meta-analysis and mixed treatment comparisons
• Build and execute Markov (state-transition) models
• Analyze complex real-world datasets (e.g., EMR, claims data)
• Partner with clinicians, researchers, and internal stakeholders to translate business and clinical needs into analytical strategies
• Communicate findings through:
• Publications
• Abstracts
• Presentations
• Contribute to scientific communications, study protocols, and grant submissions
• Stay current with evolving HEOR methodologies, tools, and best practices

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Economics, Public Health, Health Policy, Statistics, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in health economics, health services research, epidemiology, or HEOR
• Demonstrated experience building Markov models
• Strong expertise in longitudinal and cross-sectional statistical modeling
• Hands-on experience working with real-world data (claims, EMR, etc.)
• Solid understanding of the U.S. healthcare system, including Medicare and Medicaid
• Proficiency in statistical programming (e.g., SAS, SPSS; R is a plus)
• Proven track record of peer-reviewed publications
• Excellent scientific writing and communication skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration experience
• Highly organized with strong project management capabilities
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Occasional team-building events (travel expenses covered)

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