Position Overview
We are seeking to hire an ambitious Health Economist and Outcomes Researcher to join our growing and highly talented Health Economics team HEOR team as a Senior Analyst, focusing on Patient-Reported Outcomes (PRO) and Preference Elicitation Studies. You will contribute to groundbreaking projects that influence healthcare decision-making, advancing the understanding of patient perspectives and preferences to enhance value-driven healthcare delivery.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- To support a range of quantitative and qualitative and health economics and outcomes research projects, including health valuation and utility measurement, analysis of outcomes data and development of patient-reported outcome measures for our valued clients.
- The focus of the role is on patient-reported outcome measurement and preference elicitation research.
Desired Skills and Experience
Functional technical expertise
- Educational degree (such as MSc) in in Health Economics, Epidemiology, Medical Sciences, Psychology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 1-3 years of experience, with a strong track record in PRO and preference elicitation studies.
- Knowledge of health economics and methodologies for the analysis of patient-reported outcomes (e.g., utility measurement, analysis and development of patient reported outcome measures)
- Knowledge of methodologies for utility measurement, survey development, and psychometric validation.
- Understanding of statistical analysis, econometrics, and data interpretation.
- Project management skills
- Good knowledge of statistical software packages (e.g., Stata, R)
- Fluency in English
- Excellent MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel skills
Communication skills
- Ability to clearly communicate technical issues
Other desirable attributes
- Willingness to contribute towards non-project related work for Putnam
- Great to work with as part of a team
- Ability to work autonomously when needed
What we offer you!
- Flexibility and individual support for more balanced and enjoyable life
- Competitive compensation packages and great benefits
- Fantastic opportunities for professional development, working along industry experts
- Tight-knit, collegiate office environment.
- Hybrid working model - offering flexibility to work from home weekly.
- This role can sit in a range of places - London, Newcastle, or Ireland [please rank office location preferences in our application form]
Company Description -- Inizio Ignite, Putnam
Inizio Ignite is the global advisory partner for health and life sciences, encompassing connected expertise across Research Partnership, Putnam, Vynamic, and STEM. Guided by purpose, passion, and precision, we collaborate with clients to ignite impact, accelerate performance, and deliver lasting change for patients. By uniting strategy, insights, and innovation with a unique depth and breadth of expertise, we drive transformation and shape the future of health. Our Putnam strategy consulting team bridges science and strategy to enable confident decision-making and build value for pharma. We partner with leading health and life science companies serving brand & commercial leaders, Medical Affairs, access & pricing, and R&D. Our expertise spans offerings including therapeutic area strategy, data & AI strategy, go-to-market strategy, commercialization & growth, value, pricing & access (VPA) strategy, and evidence generation. Proudly part of Inizio – the market-leading commercialization partner for health and life sciences. From early-stage development to loss of exclusivity, we simplify complexity, unlock value, and make collaboration seamless at every pivotal moment – supporting confident, insight-driven decisions that move innovation forward.
We believe that to create real, lasting change on human health, we must bring out the best in our people, in every way and at every level. We offer a boutique-firm feel inside a global enterprise, opening the door to limitless opportunities to kickstart your career or hone your expertise. Built on the pillars of empowerment, collaboration, and meaning, we’re proud to offer a fulfilling environment where world-class advisors can come together to shape the future of healthcare for the better.
Serving the life sciences industry, including the top 20 global biopharmaceutical companies, consistently ranked as one of the top consulting firms by Vault, and maintaining a true global team of experts sitting across 3 continents, we offer a unique opportunity to play a central role in supporting our clients.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are tenets of our core values. We strive to create a culture and environment that fosters belonging and authenticity across all levels and values individuals for their skills, experience, diverse backgrounds, and unique perspectives. Collectively, DEI serves as a foundational element of who we are and how we work with our clients and with each other.
Our core values:
- Team
- Excellence
- Strategic
- Passion
- Diversity
This is an Equal Employment Opportunity
Please note that Putnam Associates is in no way affiliated with Putnam Investments and that this is not a finance opportunity.
Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.
Skills Required
- Educational degree such as an MSc in Health Economics, Epidemiology, Medical Sciences, Psychology, or a related field
- 1–3 years of experience with a strong track record in patient-reported outcomes and preference elicitation studies
- Knowledge of health economics and patient-reported outcome analysis methodologies
- Knowledge of utility measurement, survey development, and psychometric validation
- Understanding of statistical analysis, econometrics, and data interpretation
- Project management skills
- Knowledge of statistical software such as Stata or R
- Fluency in English
- Excellent Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel skills
- Ability to clearly communicate technical issues
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to work autonomously when needed
What We Do
Ashfield Advisory is a business unit that provides integrated advisory and consulting services to the healthcare industry, leveraging an ecosystem of specialized businesses for insight, strategy, and action.
