Health Economics Graduate (1-year fixed term)

Health Economics Graduate (1-year fixed term)

Roche fosters diversity, equity and inclusion, representing the communities we serve. When dealing with healthcare on a global scale, diversity is an essential ingredient to success. We believe that inclusion is key to understanding people’s varied healthcare needs. Together, we embrace individuality and share a passion for exceptional care. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

Join our Health Economics team and help drive reimbursement strategies for key clinical biomarkers in the UK and Ireland. You'll support the creation of health economic models and assist with crucial submissions to NICE and other health assessment bodies.

Work on impactful projects across Cardiac and Critical Care, Oncology, Women's Health, Neurology, Infectious Disease, and Diabetes. Gain broad expertise in diagnostics, access challenges, care pathways, and health policies.

Be part of an exciting journey from pre-launch to post-launch of medical innovations, all while contributing to the future of healthcare.

Requirements:

• Strong grasp of economic evaluation principles with hands-on experience in creating health economic models
• Excellent communication skills, thriving in complex, networked environments
• Comfortable juggling multiple projects across various disease areas
• Work closely with local and global teams in Market Access, Medical Affairs, and Public Affairs

Main Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Supporting the Health Economics team in evidence synthesis, modelling, parameterisation to quantify the economic value of Roche Diagnostics’ technologies. Where necessary, conduct local adaptation of Globally-developed health economics tools
• Support multifunctional disease areas team and share knowledge to support decision making with pre and post launch activities
• Communicate complex technical ideas and arguments in ways which healthcare professionals and Roche Diagnostics teams can readily understand
• Develop and maintain individual skills and technical knowledge to company standards and actively seek out opportunities for personal and team development

Person Specification

• First degree BA/BSC or equivalent qualification in life sciences, health service research or a clinical discipline is essential
• A Masters or PhD degree in Health Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or Mathematical Modelling is desirable
• A willingness to travel nationally (<30%) is desirable
• Graduate level experience in Health Economics in a healthcare setting, ideally within the medical device sector, is desirable

Required Competencies

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of economic evaluation concepts
• Working knowledge of the role of health economics within the NHS and Health Technology Industry
• Proficient use of Excel and PowerPoint is essential. Working knowledge of R is desirable
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Individual experience in building budget impact/cost effectiveness models from inception to completion
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills, with committed attention to detail
• Proven ability to work independently and as a team member

Application process

• CV + cover letter (good to have)
• One-way video interview questionnaire (optional stage)
• Final stage: online interview in around Jan/Feb 2025
• Proposed start date: March 2025 tbc

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Our UK Diagnostics business, headquartered in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, employs approximately 560 highly skilled individuals. We provide the industry's broadest range of diagnostics and monitoring products & services, spanning all sectors of the market: from small hand held devices used directly by patients or healthcare professionals, to large diagnostic instruments found in hospital laboratories.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche Products Ltd. At Roche Products we believe diversity drives innovation and we are committed to building a diverse and flexible working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age. We recognise the importance of flexible working and will review all applicants’ requests with care. At Roche difference is valued and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Training and Education

Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing