Health Economics Consultant

When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.

At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.

Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.

The Evidence Evaluation team is part of the Health Economics and Outcomes Research team (HEOR) within the Access Consulting business unit. The primary purpose of this job is to support the delivery of Literature Review projects within the Evidence Evaluation team. The Consultant will lead specific components of evidence evaluation projects, providing insights for decision-making in healthcare policy and market access. Manage small-scale projects, mentor junior team members, and contribute to client communications and presentations.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution

• Provide high-quality, timely, scientific/strategic solutions to meet client needs.
• Understand client objectives and customize evidence delivery using innovative strategies.
• Lead conduct and analysis of research to shape strategic recommendations under guidance of Project Director.
• Manage and execute SLR tasks: screening, data extraction, protocol design, quantitative feasibility.
• Prepare synthesis and review of findings.
• Develop SLR deliverables: reports, slide decks, manuscripts, abstracts, posters.
• Produce quality work aligned with expectations of Project Lead/Manager and clients.
• Work within broad project guidelines under Project Director/Technical SMEs.
• Take initiative to prioritize work while aligning with Project Lead and Line Manager.
• Follow and implement organization’s consulting models and methodologies.
• Lead all aspects of project management activities.
• Identify internal/project issues, escalate with proposed solutions.
• Support Managers/Directors in developing technical HEOR proposals.
• Communicate potential new business leads to consulting management and account managers.
• Interact professionally with clients and internal teams.
• Contribute to presentations with support from senior colleagues.
• Parexel-Related Responsibilities
• Meet annual scorecard metrics.
• Complete job responsibilities including timesheets, expense reports, CV updates, deliverable archiving.
• Participate in internal initiatives/projects or mentoring as requested.
• Define and pursue self‑development activities.

Skills

• Strong computing skills (MS Office).
• High analytical ability.
• High degree of written accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication of technical information.
• Self‑motivation and enthusiasm.
• Flexible attitude for new learning and varied tasks.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Fluent English with excellent verbal and written skills.
• Keen interest in medical research, healthcare, and pharma industry.

Knowledge and Experience

• Training/experience in health economics and/or outcomes preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a relevant role preferred.
• Experience in HEOR, SLR, or evidence evaluation environments.

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent in Life Science/MBBS/BDS/PhD is essential.

Originally posted on Himalayas