Director Epidemiology or Health Economics

Location: Vancouver or Toronto

Are you a seasoned Epidemiologist or Health Economist looking for your next opportunity leading others and working in a hands-on role?

ICON's Late phase, Commercialisation and Outcomes division is a market leader providing a range of services to the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device markets spanning Health Economics (HE), Patient-Reported Outcomes (PRO), Epidemiology, Pricing & Market Access and Translations and Linguistic Validation.

Overview of the role

We are looking for an experienced Director of Health Economics or Epidemiology to join our group in Canada (preferably Vancouver but potentially Toronto).

This role would include involvement in epidemiological and/or health economic projects across the drug development lifecycle, which may include: observational studies (e.g. retrospective chart reviews or surveys, administrative database analysis, prospective cohort studies, registries), systematic literature reviews, meta-analyses and network meta-analyses, cost-effectiveness and budget impact models, infectious disease modeling, risk-benefit analysis, and preparation of value dossiers for health technology assessment.

The candidate would be expected to have experience in more than one of these areas, and sufficient experience and expertise to provide content expertise and leadership on a day-to-day basis.

Role Requirements  

A Master’s degree or PhD in health economics, epidemiology, or another related discipline.  Experience of working in consultancy, industry and academia are all welcome; however, preference will be given to those having consulting experience.

Benefits of Working in ICON

We provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long term career. The epidemiology and health economics team and have a proven track record for providing excellent training (external and on the job) as well as offering employees a clearly defined career path.  

What’s Next?

Following your application, if successful, you will be contacted by one of our internal Talent Specialists who will provide you with more details about this opportunity.

ICON is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/D/V and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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