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Recruitment Gap? Bridge It with an Experienced Freelance Health Economist

Recruitment gaps can create unexpected challenges for health economics teams. When a key member departs, the resulting void often disrupts ongoing projects and delays critical deadlines. The process of recruiting a permanent replacement with the right skills—such as expertise in a specific disease area, health economic modeling, or HTA submissions—can be time-intensive. Managers are then faced with a pressing question: How can we maintain momentum and meet our project goals while navigating the recruitment process?

The Value of Experienced Freelance Health Economists

In such situations, an experienced freelance health economist can step in as a reliable solution. Freelancers bring specialized knowledge and the flexibility to integrate seamlessly into your team. Whether it’s advancing a complex model, preparing a market access dossier, or managing other time-sensitive deliverables, freelancers can keep your projects moving while you focus on hiring the perfect long-term candidate.

This approach provides several advantages for health economics managers, especially when facing tight timelines or resource constraints:

  • Immediate Availability: Freelance professionals are often available to start within days, minimizing disruption to your workflow.
  • Tailored Expertise: They offer a breadth of experience across different therapeutic areas, geographies, and technical domains, ensuring the right fit for your project’s specific needs.
  • Independent and Efficient Work Style: Skilled freelancers quickly adapt to your team’s processes, requiring minimal onboarding and oversight.
  • Flexible Engagements: Whether you need support for a few weeks or several months, freelancers can adapt to your timeline without long-term commitments.

Why Freelancers Are Ideal During Recruitment Transitions

Temporary recruitment gaps can arise for various reasons, such as employee turnover, maternity leave, or surges in workload. For managers of health economics teams, these gaps are more than an inconvenience—they pose risks to critical project timelines and team performance. Partnering with a freelance health economist can address these challenges head-on, ensuring deadlines are met and projects stay on track.

By leveraging freelance support, managers can also reduce the stress and time investment associated with recruitment, allowing HR teams to focus on sourcing the best permanent candidate without undue pressure.

Expert Solutions with EuropeanHealthEconomics.com

At EuropeanHealthEconomics.com, we connect health economics managers with a curated network of seasoned freelance professionals. Unlike traditional recruitment agencies, our team specializes in health economics, ensuring the right match for your project’s technical demands. From reimbursement submissions to policy documents, our freelancers bring the expertise and adaptability you need to succeed.

If your team is facing a recruitment gap or simply needs specialized support, consider the benefits of a freelance health economist. Learn how we can assist by visiting our website or getting in touch.

Looking to Learn More?
Discover how our tailored freelance solutions can support your team during transitions and beyond. Visit EuropeanHealthEconomics.com/freelance for more information.

HIRE FREELANCER
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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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