Overview

RTI Health Solutions provides scientifically rigorous research and consulting services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device/diagnostic, and other healthcare industry clients. We are looking for a dynamic and talented candidate to launch their career within our Health Economics team.

As a Decision Analytic Modeler/Health Economist, you will work within an experienced team in a friendly and collaborative environment. As part of our team, you will perform leading-edge literature-based research and economic modeling to evaluate the humanistic and economic value of new medicines and other healthcare products.

Our research is used by pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device/diagnostic, and other healthcare technology manufacturers and Health Technology Assessment authorities worldwide to inform their decisions about the availability, pricing, and reimbursement of new healthcare interventions. We offer the opportunity to build a rich, rewarding career, tackle new challenges, publish and present your research, and enhance the depth and diversity of your skills. 

To be considered for this role please include a cover letter highlighting your experience – please pay particular attention to the responsibilities and qualifications sections below and tell us as much as you are able about how your studies / experience match the requirements of this exciting opportunity.

This position is an office-based position that is preferably located in our RTP office.

Responsibilities

• Program cost-effectiveness, budget impact, cost-of-illness, disease transmission, budget allocation, and early threshold pricing models using decision-analytic techniques such as decision trees, Markov modeling, optimization modeling, and simulation modeling with guidance from project manager
• Conduct literature reviews in a wide range of therapeutic areas.  These may include systematic and targeted reviews of clinical evidence; economic models and costs studies; quality of life studies and utilities; epidemiology; and burden of-illness studies
• Contribute to high-quality scientific projects within agreed timelines and budgets
• Perform (and develop novel approaches for) analytical and detail-oriented tasks
• Prepare high-quality drafts of proposals, technical reports, user guides, slide set presentations, and conference abstracts to be reviewed by project manager
• Communicate effectively (via email, telephone, and in-person) with clients and team members regarding projects and proposals
• Begin to build scientific stature through presentation of research findings at professional conferences

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's level degree industrial engineering, operations research, mathematics, health economics, statistics, biostatistics, decision sciences, public health, health policy, health services research, or a related field
• Computer programming experience in Microsoft Excel using Visual Basic for Applications and/or other programming languages (SAS, R, Matlab, SQL, SIMIO, simulation packages, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral)

Preferred:

• Demonstrated interest/background in health or the pharmaceutical industry

EEO & Pay Equity Statements

As a global employer of choice, RTI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace and the communities and markets where we serve our mission. We value diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective and welcome applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, creed, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws or RTI policy.We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Further information is available here.RTI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach and one that integrates expertise across the social and laboratory sciences, engineering, and international development. We believe in the promise of science, and we are inspired every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and businesses around the world. For more information, visit www.rti.org.For USA Job Postings Only: RTI participates in the US Government E-Verify program. Further information regarding the E-Verify program and laws that are designed to protect you against discrimination relating to your legal right to work in the US can be found here.For San Francisco, CA USA Job Postings Only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Further information is available here.

The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States.

RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.

At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.

Hiring Salary Range

$55,000.00-$65,000.00