Job Description

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Flexible Work and Workplace Perks

We're committed to flexible working that supports both your needs and the requirements of the role.

Generous benefits

Generous double-matching employer pension contribution, up to 12% Discounted dental and travel insurance Seven x salary life assurance cover and a generous income protection package Discounted gym membership, cycle-to-work and season ticket loan Discounts for retail and leisure products through yourReward

Work-life balance and wellbeing

Twenty-five days holiday + bank holidays + a BMJ Day off. Additional holiday through long service; buy up to 5 additional days Leave for moving house, volunteering or getting married Concierge service Seniorcare by Lottie

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Learning & Development

Personal development plan Mentoring scheme Career Coaching Opportunities to pursue professional development Strengths-based development

Job Overview

Job Title

: Health Economist / Senior Health Economist (DOE)

Contract

: Permanent (full-time)

Salary

: 54,711 - 60,791 (DOE)

Location

: London, Hybrid

Application Closing Date

: Friday 24th October 2025

Job Purpose

BMJ-TAG is a Centre of Excellence for Health Technology Assessment (HTA), commissioned by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). We investigate the value of existing and emerging health technologies to the NHS through de novo scientific research. As an independent group from industry and NICE, BMJ-TAG is responsible for providing an unbiased critique of industry submissions to NICE as part of the Technology Appraisal Programme.


We are recruiting for a talented Health Economist who has a strong interest and foundational experience in HTA, or an experienced Senior Health Economist ready to apply their technical expertise and project management skills to a wide range of HTA topics.


The core role involves delivering timely and high-quality health economic evaluations to meet decision-maker requirements, focusing on the rigorous critique of industry models submitted to NICE as part of the Technology Appraisal Programme.

Responsibilities

Health Economist:

Act as project support to the Health Economics Lead for all project types (STAs, HSTs, DARS, MTAs). Act as the Health Economics Lead for single technology appraisals (STAs) and cost-comparison evaluations (CCEs). Contribute to the critique and validation of cost-effectiveness and budget impact models within NICE technology appraisals. Conduct de novo economic modelling and statistical analyses under supervision.

Senior Health Economist:

Act as the Health Economics Lead for multiple, complex STAs and other project types, taking full project management and technical responsibility for the economic report components. Drive the direction of the economic critique, anticipating potential NICE challenges and ensuring methodological rigour. Design and execute advanced economic evaluations (e.g., cost-effectiveness modelling, survival analysis, PSA). Mentor and guide junior colleagues on the intricacies of the NICE HTA process, ensuring quality control and adherence to BMJ-TAG standards.

Shared requirements

Manage, interrogate, and manipulate quantitative data using advanced computing skills (e.g., Excel/VBA, R). Produce high-quality, clear, and compelling oral and written reports for submission to NICE and presentation to appraisal committees. Collaborate efficiently within a multidisciplinary team to meet tight HTA deadlines. Maintain confidentiality of supplied materials throughout an appraisal.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Requirement

Health Economist

Senior Health Economist

Education (Essential)



Post-graduate qualification (MSc or equivalent) in Health Economics or Health Economic Evaluation or a related mathematical/statistical discipline (e.g., MSc in Economic Evaluation in Healthcare, health policy, public health, etc).



Same as HE, and with evidence of practical experience in several HTA projects.



HTA Expertise



Proven experience with the methods and requirements of HTA, and direct experience in the development of economic evaluations (cost-effectiveness modelling, budget impact, etc.).



Demonstrable expertise as a lead or co-lead on multiple successful HTA submissions/critiques to NICE (or a similar body).



Technical Skills



Ability to develop, run, and critically review economic models. Advanced computing and data manipulation skills.



Advanced modelling proficiency (e.g., survival analysis integration, complex model construction).

Desirable Experience

Undergraduate degree in mathematics, statistics, or economics. Direct experience with Diagnostic Assessment Reviews (DARs) or highly specialised technology evaluations (HSTs). * Experience in mentoring junior staff or managing projects (Senior HE).