Health Economist / Senior Health Economist (DOE)
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).
Why work for us
Help us create a healthier world. We are a global healthcare knowledge provider. We publish The BMJ, one of the world’s most impactful medical journals and over 70 influential speciality journals. We offer digital tools to help health professionals worldwide tackle critical healthcare challenges. Find out more about us here.
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
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are not buzzwords to us, but fundamental company priorities
We believe that a diverse workforce brings unique strengths and insights, enabling us to better serve our customers and drive positive change in our industry.
If you are from an under-represented or historically marginalised community, we are particularly interested in hearing from you.
Join our employee-led networks focusing on Gender, Race and Cultural Diversity, Sexual Orientation, Mental Health and Well-being, Parents and Carers and Age.
Disability Confident Committed employer
Learning & Development
Personal development plan
Mentoring scheme
Career Coaching
Opportunities to pursue professional development
Strengths-based development