At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct impactful research in health economics using real-world data to inform healthcare decisions.
- Company: Join the University of Alberta's innovative Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and flexible work options.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in healthcare by generating evidence that matters.
- Qualifications: MSc in Health Economics or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience.
This position has an initial appointment of 1 year, with the possibility of extension.
Location - This role can be either hybrid or fully remote. The Real World Evidence Unit, within the University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, conducts high-quality, decision-grade research using real world health system data to answer questions that matter to health system decision makers, clinicians, patients, and industry partners. We are a core member of the Alberta Real World Evidence Consortium (ARWEC) and the Alberta Drug and Technology Evaluation Consortium (ADTEC), collaborating with provincial and national partners to ensure that health decisions are grounded in robust, real-world evidence.
At the Real World Evidence Unit, we believe great research happens in a great environment. We value and foster a collaborative team culture, practice inclusivity and respect in every interaction, and actively support a flexible work environment. The Real World Evidence Unit is seeking a proactive, collaborative, and analytically driven Health Economist to join our growing team of health researchers dedicated to generating evidence to inform healthcare decision-making. This role sits at the intersection of health economics, real-world data, and policy impact. You will lead economic evaluations and applied research studies using real-world health system data to inform clinical, policy, and funding decisions across Alberta and beyond.
Responsibilities
- You are passionate and have expertise in generating economic evidence to drive real-world health impact and decision making.
- You enjoy working collaboratively within and between research teams.
- You are detail-oriented and thrive in a dynamic environment.
What You Will Do
- Design, and conduct economic evaluations (cost-effectiveness, cost-utility, budget impact) of drugs and technologies using current methods and platforms.
- Conduct analysis using real-world data to determine resource use, health care cost and incremental cost using robust methods.
- Develop study protocols and contribute to research proposals.
- Support the translation of findings into reports, presentations, and publications aimed at varying target audiences (technical, policy makers, lay audience).
- Collaborate with stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
- Apply critical appraisal skills to interrogate existing economic models and cost-effectiveness submissions.
Qualifications
- MSc in Health Economics, Economics, Epidemiology, or a related field with a minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in health economics, health services research, or real-world evidence research; PhD considered an asset.
- Demonstrated expertise in health economic evaluation, including costing analyses, cost-effectiveness analysis, budget impact analysis, and the use of real-world data to support healthcare decision-making.
- Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-stakeholder research projects.
- Experience working with administrative or clinical data and familiarity with data access and data governance processes.
- Strong scientific writing skills and demonstrated experience contributing to peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, reimbursement submissions, or policy documents.
Skills & Competencies
- Advanced knowledge of quantitative research methods, study design, and health economic methodologies.
- Experience analyzing and interpreting large real-world healthcare datasets.
- Proficient writing, communication, and presentation skills.
- Strategic thinker with excellent organization and project management abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and statistical software (R, SAS, STATA); experience with health economic modelling is an asset.
- Proven ability to lead through collaboration, influence, and respect.
- Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary research and policy environments.
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package with an annual salary range of $80,772 to $111,086.
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We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
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