The Health Economics Blog is published by EuropeanHealthEconomics.com, the specialised job board for health economists. It covers job market analysis, career guidance, and employer resources for the global health economics and HEOR community.
For health economists: job market reviews across Europe, North America, and Asia; practical guidance on HEOR roles in pharma and consulting; HTA career trends; and advice on navigating the health economics job search.
For managers of health economics teams: guidance on sourcing qualified health economists and working with freelance health economics professionals.
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Excel VBA has been a staple for health economists for decades. While critics argue it’s outdated, many of us still use it daily. This blob post cuts through the debate to explain where VBA still works, where it’s falling short, and how AI tools are reshaping, but not replacing, its role. Why Excel VBA Still Holds Its Ground VBA’s biggest … Lue lisää
Recruiting health economists isn’t easy. As an HR professional, you know the challenges: sorting through irrelevant applications, managing tight recruitment budgets, and dealing with tools that don’t integrate into your workflows. European Health Economics is here to make your job easier. Here’s how it helps you streamline the process and save valuable time and money. Find Qualified Health Economists Faster … Lue lisää
As a manager of a health economics team, you’re likely facing a typical dilemma: high workloads and tight deadlines while your team is already operating at full capacity. You strive to maintain high-quality output while keeping costs under control. But how can you achieve this when your team’s availability is limited, and even if you could add another headcount, traditional … Lue lisää
Why Modelling Skills Are in High Demand? Health economists with expertise in building models are indispensable in the pharmaceutical and life sciences consulting sectors. These organizations rely heavily on professionals skilled in developing cost-effectiveness models, budget impact analyses, and other decision-support tools. By providing data-driven insights, health economic modellers help shape healthcare policies, secure reimbursement approvals, and guide strategic decisions. … Lue lisää
Why There is a Need for a Niche Health Economics Job Board? Recruiting for health economics roles comes with unique challenges. Whether you’re searching for an expert in health economics or a specialist in the reimbursement system of a specific country, the specificity of the health economics field often means that general recruitment platforms fall short. General job boards, while … Lue lisää
Managing Workload Challenges in Health Economics Projects. Balancing multiple projects, guiding your team, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. It’s all part of your role as a health economics manager. But when deadlines are piling up and resources are stretched thin, keeping everything on track can become a real challenge. At times like these, bringing in a freelance health economist can be … Lue lisää
Our Freelance Health Economists Can Help! Managing international health economics projects often requires specialised local expertise. Many of us know how challenging it is to figure out the requirements and data sources in a country we are not familiar with, especially in a language we do not speak. Whether it’s understanding the local healthcare system, reimbursement process and requirements, accessing … Lue lisää
We’ve all seen it, AI is making its way into health economics, whether we’re ready for it or not. Many of us are already exploring AI tools to make our work more efficient, while others are wondering what this means for the models we’ve relied on for years. Let’s break down what’s happening and talk about where we go from … Lue lisää
An experienced freelance modeller can help you to ensure that your model is submission-ready. Have you invested significant time and resources in developing a new cost-effectiveness model or budget impact model for your reimbursement submission? Even with a well-designed model, it can be helpful to have a fresh set of eyes to uncover blind spots and ensure everything is ready … Lue lisää
Salary transparency, or the lack of it, is a debated topic in recruitment. For health economists, salary plays a significant role in career decisions, often influencing whether they stay in their current roles or seek new opportunities. Among 50 job listings reviewed on our health economics job board, only four included a specific salary or range. This raises an important … Lue lisää
All health economics teams can face unforeseen workload challenges. You might have too many projects and feel stretched too thin, or perhaps you’ve taken on a model localisation task in a country where your team lacks expertise. You could also be managing a recruitment gap or preparing to organise work during the maternity leave of a key team member. EuropeanHealthEconomics.com … Lue lisää
Even for experienced managers, finding the right freelance health economist can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. You’ve worked with freelancers before and are well-connected, yet when an urgent project lands on your desk or you’re managing a workload overflow, no one seems available. Why is it so difficult? The freelance health economics market is constantly shifting. … Lue lisää
How about hiring a freelancer to help? Are you a health economist managing multiple projects, dealing with deadlines, and working long hours? Balancing many high-priority tasks, preparing for an important call tomorrow, alongside a submission deadline looming next week, might leave you feeling exhausted. Even though you like your work and your colleagues, the sheer workload can push you to … Lue lisää
We are thrilled to share a significant milestone achieved by our Health Economics job board: a remarkable 200,000 page views in just 12 months, accompanied by 39,000 visitors! This growth underscores the platform’s importance and its role in connecting health economists with the right opportunities. Engaged Visitors Exploring New Career Opportunities Our visitors are highly engaged health economists, actively or … Lue lisää
Hiring experienced health economists who can start contributing on day one is a top priority for most companies. Yet, the process of finding and hiring these professionals often feels more difficult and time-consuming than it should be. Why Passive Job Seekers Matter A major reason lies in the fact that approximately 70% of experienced health economists are passive job seekers. … Lue lisää
The Health Economics Blog is published by EuropeanHealthEconomics.com, the specialised job board for health economists. It covers job market analysis, career guidance, and employer resources for the global health economics and HEOR community.
For health economists: job market reviews across Europe, North America, and Asia; practical guidance on HEOR roles in pharma and consulting; HTA career trends; and advice on navigating the health economics job search.
For managers of health economics teams: guidance on sourcing qualified health economists and working with freelance health economics professionals.
Stay up to date with the free weekly Terveystaloustiedeen Työpaikat -uutiskirje.
