Health Economist, CLEAR – St. Michael’s Hospital

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate, engage, and coordinate with relevant groups to complete projects at CLEAR
• Design, conduct, and interpret health economics analyses using a variety of methods (e.g., statistical regression models, person-level cost-effectiveness analysis, decision analytical models or techniques, budget impact analysis, and other quantitative methodologies) based on the available data and question(s) of interest
• Propose and execute a statistical analysis plan customized to the question(s) of interest
• Systematically review and critically appraise relevant literature and data sources
• Research and understand the foundation and underlying processes of the topic area of interest
• Prepare findings for publications, presentations, or report (tailored to different audiences)
• Communicate and present findings effectively (both orally and in writing) to a variety of audiences in a clear manner
• Adapt research findings to the development of new research studies
• Initiate and develop research proposals and protocols
• Effectively manage projects and organize competing priorities in order to deliver projects within established time frames
• Chair research meetings
• Coordinate research processes (e.g., grant submission, research ethics review)
• Provide ongoing updates in issues related to various research guidelines and regulations (e.g., TCPS2, ORA, CADTH, HQO, NICE, etc.)
• Identify areas of potential risk to project timelines and achievement of deliverables and, when applicable, escalate issues to team and Director for resolution
• Maintain data and records pertaining to the analyses and communications in the projects
• Support other duties and tasks as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate degree (minimum Masters) in Health Economics, Health Services Research, Health Technology Assessment or similar field
• Previous experience in Health Technology Assessment or Health Economics is preferred
• Fundamental understanding of epidemiology principles is an asset
• Knowledge of statistical and economic analysis, problem solving, and structured approaches to identifying solutions
• Technical proficiency in at least one of the following statistical software: SAS, STATA, Microsoft Excel, TreeAge, or R
• Robust knowledge of statistical and quantitative analytical techniques
• Value the importance of team
• Have the willingness to learn new skills and to undertake new challenges
• Able to work independently with demonstrated initiative and self-direction
• Effective written and oral communications skills including presentation skills to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Have and recognize the importance of the following skills: problem-solving, organizational, multi-tasking, listening, attention to details, and interpersonal skills (exhibiting professionalism and cooperation in a team environment)
• Proven ability to respond to a wide variety of issues and deal with unclear situations and conflicting demands
• Capable of working on multiple projects with various teams under tight timelines
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment in setting priorities, identify issues, and determine action required