Whether you’re a health economist planning your next career move or a manager or HR professional building a health economics team, this blog offers practical insights and guidance.
Health Economists: Discover career tips, industry trends, and strategies to help you grow and succeed.
Managers of Health Economics Teams: Access practical advice on reaching and connecting with job-seeking health economists and collaborating with experienced freelance professionals.
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Python has swiftly become an important skill for health economists, alongside Excel VBA and R. After analysing 100 job postings on EuropeanHealthEconomics.com, it’s clear that Python is more than a buzzword—it’s an essential tool for becoming a standout candidate in the competitive job market. Let’s explore why Python is in demand for health economists and how you can master it … Read more
When searching for “health economics” roles on general platforms like LinkedIn, you might feel a mix of excitement and frustration. Initially, it seems there are plenty of opportunities. But as you scroll further, you’ll often encounter irrelevant roles like health advisors, public health consultants, or generic economist positions. It’s an inefficient process—one that eats up your time and often leaves … Read more
I asked ChatGPT what it knew about EuropeanHealthEconomics.com, and I was quite happy with the response. These are not copied from the website text but conclusions made by ChatGPT. Here are the highlights for you. ? See the latest health economics jobs.
Does this sound familiar to you as a manager of a health economics team? You’ve just received a new project, but neither you nor your team have the time to handle it. Hiring a permanent staff member isn’t an option, and outsourcing to a consultancy is just too expensive. You’ve asked your team and network for available freelancers, but no … Read more
We reviewed the 100 health economics jobs on EuropeanHealthEconomics.com. It’s clear that R is becoming increasingly important for health economists. R skills were required in 15% of the health economics job openings, and it seems that this percentage is increasing. Although R might not replace Excel VBA, the software landscape for modelling in health economics is certainly evolving. So, if … Read more
Are you a health economist ready to take the next step in your career and move into a management role? On this dedicated Health Economics Manager page, you’ll find the latest opportunities in both pharmaceutical companies and consultancies. Whether you’re working and specialised in HEOR, HTA, RWE, or market access, there are numerous new manager-level roles that could be your … Read more
I took a look at the lunchtime traffic on EuropeanHealthEconomics.com yesterday, and it was fascinating to see the snapshot of visitors at that very moment. The job board had 27 persons from 11 different European countries browsing over 80 pages of job ads at that time! If you’re one of those visitors, rest assured that all data is anonymised by … Read more
R-software is becoming an increasingly important modelling tool for health economists. We’re seeing this shift clearly on our health economics job board, where the demand for R-skills is on the rise. Six months ago, about 15% of the jobs listed required R-skills. While I don’t have the exact figures right now, it’s evident that this percentage has grown. Although R … Read more
A Guide for Aspiring Professionals. Health economics is an exciting and impactful field, sitting at the intersection of healthcare and economics. Imagine a world where healthcare decisions are not just based on what works but also on what delivers the best value for the resources available. Health economists are the ones who make that happen, ensuring that healthcare systems are … Read more
The Problem with Job Alerts: Have you signed up for email alerts for health economist jobs from a big pharmaceutical or consulting company? If so, how effective have they been for you? From my experience, these alerts often miss the mark. Many of us are inundated with emails daily, and these notifications frequently get lost in the shuffle, landing in … Read more
When I started EuropeanHealthEconomics.com, my idea was simple: “Provide all health economics jobs in one place for my fellow health economists.” I also thought about the kind of job board I’d want to use myself. I’ve never liked mandatory registrations or accounts on job listing sites. I don’t want to leave my personal information to be monetized. I’d rather find … Read more
During the past 12 months, our health economics job board has welcomed 32,000 users. Who are the visitors? Mainly job-seeking health economists. A lot of them! To put it in perspective, it’s like filling a 600-person conference hall with health economists every week of the year. This shows that we’re providing our peers, and clients too, with a service that’s … Read more
A Common Assumption Among HR Professionals: Many human resource professionals recruiting health economists rely on the reputation of their companies to attract top talent. It’s not uncommon to hear statements like, “Our company is a leader in pharmaceuticals, and our career page draws experienced health economists just fine.” However, this confidence is often misplaced. When the role remains unfilled after … Read more
Have you received a new global health economic model? It has a slick dashboard and fancy graphs. And best of all, you only need to fill in a “few” local input parameters, and it should work and be accepted in every country in Europe, right? Well, as you know, most of the time, this is not the case. Here is … Read more
Excel VBA is over 30 years old. It’s still supported, but it’s not getting significant updates anymore. Yet, many of us, as health economists, use VBA weekly. So, why does Excel VBA continue to be our go-to tool for building health economics models? Let me share my thoughts. Excel is widely used across both academia and industry, and most of … Read more
Whether you’re a health economist planning your next career move or a manager or HR professional building a health economics team, this blog offers practical insights and guidance.
Health Economists: Discover career tips, industry trends, and strategies to help you grow and succeed.
Managers of Health Economics Teams: Access practical advice on reaching and connecting with job-seeking health economists and collaborating with experienced freelance professionals.
Remember to sign up for the free weekly Health Economics Jobs Newsletter.
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