Health Economist (final title commensurate with experience

Health Economist

Boston, MA (preferred but negotiable)

The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) is an innovative, independent non-profit healthcare research organization dedicated to improving the application of evidence throughout the healthcare system. ICER produces influential public reports evaluating the clinical effectiveness and value of new treatments, tests, and delivery system interventions. These reports have strongly influenced US drug pricing policy and have been used by a wide variety of public and private insurers to guide price negotiation and formulary decision-making.

ICER also convenes independent appraisal committee meetings at which public deliberation occurs to ensure that all perspectives are heard, and that scientific and ethical values are addressed transparently for the benefit of the public and all policymakers. In everything we do, our organization seeks to foster an honest public dialogue about the evidence on effectiveness and value, and to translate this evidence into action to improve patient care.

Because of the role it plays in the US healthcare system, ICER has become a leader in the methods of cost-effectiveness analysis as it is applied within a broader health technology assessment framework. We are already known within the international HTA community as leaders in specific areas such as the methods for evaluating treatments for ultra-rare disorders, as well as methods for addressing distinctive assessment challenges of cell and gene therapies that represent potential cures.

ICER also is a leading innovator in methods to integrate traditional cost-effectiveness analysis with empiric and qualitative measures of broader dimensions of value and contextual considerations.

ICER is looking to expand its team, which includes a diverse set of clinicians, researchers, and policy experts. We are seeking a Health Economist —final title commensurate with experience —to help lead the health technology assessment and economic evaluation activities that serve as the backbone for all our work.

Details on the specific responsibilities and minimum qualifications are provided in the sections that follow. Before going there, however, ask yourself the following questions:

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Job Summary

Under direction of the Chief Scientific Officer, this individual will be responsible for managing the development and testing of rigorous economic models to assess the potential costs, cost-effectiveness, and budgetary impact of a wide range of diagnostic, prognostic, therapeutic and other clinical interventions, as well as summarizing results, producing key sections of existing reports, and consulting on multiple approaches to implement findings in practice and policy.

Candidates must have a compelling personal record of engagement with the methodological issues central to the field of health technology assessment.

The position requires a person of unquestionable integrity, with exceptional communication and presentation skills, and an ability to engage with and influence a broad range of stakeholders. Depending on experience and training, this individual may also represent ICER at a variety of external academic and policy venues and may be expected to generate white papers and academic publications to support ICER's methods.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide contributions and supervision on multiple complex projects in coordination with ICER teams and collaborators, including preparing reports, building economic models, and highlighting implications of findings for patients, clinicians, payers,…