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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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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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. … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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. … Read more
Maximise Your Training Budget. Do you or your team still have a training budget left? If so, consider investing it in skills development that benefits both your organisation and your team members. Upskilling in R, a powerful statistical programming language, is not only an excellent use of resources but also a forward-thinking strategy for staying competitive in the dynamic field … Read more
This question often arises whether you’re starting out in health economics, considering a health economics PhD, or recruiting for your team. After reviewing 150 job postings on EuropeanHealthEconomics.com, I’ve compiled insights into the educational qualifications typically required for analyst, manager, and director roles. The data, illustrated in the charts below, provides a clear picture of what employers value across levels. … Read more
Hello my fellow health economists, As we are closing for Christmas, I wanted to look back on 2024, and share some thoughts about our sector. As I run the specialised job board for health economists, it gives me a pretty good view of what’s happening in our job market. In general there are still plenty of opportunities for health economists, … Read more
Are We Moving Away from Excel? I analysed 225 health economics job postings on EuropeanHealthEconomics.com over a period of three months. Surprisingly, only 15% specifically mentioned Excel skills as a requirement. Even fewer—just 8%—looked for VBA expertise, typically for modelling and HTA roles. This raises an interesting question: do hiring managers assume every health economist already knows Excel, so they … Read more
As a health economist, your role involves navigating complex datasets, extracting insights, and presenting findings that shape healthcare decisions. But what if you could do all of this more efficiently, visually, and with greater clarity? Learning Tableau might just be the career catalyst you’ve been searching for. Here’s why: The Power of Tableau for Health Economists 1️⃣ Transform Complex Data … Read more
Are you a health economist looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a global scale? While EuropeanHealthEconomics.com primarily focuses on roles in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors, we are proud to offer a dedicated section for Health Economics Jobs in the Global Health Sector. Transforming Global Health with Economics This specialized section features opportunities within NGOs, … Read more
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
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.
Kom ihåg att registrera dig för det gratis veckovisa Nyhetsbrevet om jobb inom hälsoekonomi.
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