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Bridging Recruitment Gaps with Freelance Health Economists

As a manager of a health economics team, you’re well aware of the challenges that arise when a key team member departs, especially when it comes to filling their role. Finding the perfect permanent health economist candidate can be a lengthy and demanding process. During this transitional period, keeping your projects moving forward without any setbacks is crucial. This is where the role of a freelance health economist becomes indispensable.

The Challenge of Recruitment Gaps

When a key member of your health economics team leaves, it creates a gap that isn’t easily filled. The search for a new, permanent team member who fits your specific needs, like disease area and your product, can take longer than expected. This often leads to critical questions: “How do we keep things moving in the interim? What if the recruitment process takes longer than we anticipated?” These concerns are valid, and addressing them promptly is key to maintaining your team’s productivity and project timelines.

The Solution: Freelance Health Economists 

In such times of need, a freelance health economist can be an asset for your team. Freelancers bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and they can seamlessly integrate into your existing workflow. They can act as a temporary stopgap, ensuring your projects remain on track. This flexibility is invaluable, especially when you are in the process of finding the right permanent hire.

Benefits of Hiring a Freelancer 

Freelance health economists offer several advantages during recruitment gaps:

  • Quick availability: They can often start with short notice, reducing downtime.
  • Specialized expertise: Freelancers usually have a wealth of experience in specific areas, bringing additional fresh insights to your projects.
  • Flexibility: They provide support for as long as you need, without the commitment of a permanent hire.

Experience for Your Project

By bringing in an experienced freelancer, you ensure that your HEOR projects don’t just continue, but thrive. They can handle specific aspects of the workload or even take the lead on certain projects, allowing you and your team to focus on other critical areas without feeling overstretched.

Your Next Step

At EuropeanHealthEconomics.com, our goal is to facilitate connections between health economics teams, like yours, and experienced freelance professionals. We recognize the challenges your team may encounter, particularly when facing recruitment gaps. Our platform is designed to provide access to a diverse range of freelance health economists, each bringing specialized skills and knowledge to your projects.

If your team is currently navigating through a period of transition and requires additional support, we’re here to help. We invite you to share your specific needs with us, and we’ll work alongside you to identify a freelance health economist who aligns with your project requirements. Remember, a temporary gap in your team doesn’t mean your projects need to lose momentum. Explore your options with us, and let’s keep your projects moving forward.

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Jari Kempers
Health Economist, PhD. I’m the founder of EuropeanHealthEconomics.com®, the specialised job board for my fellow health economists and the companies hiring them. I help managers and HR teams find experienced freelance health economists for projects and interim roles.

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