HTA Analyst

Job Title: HTA Analyst

Salary: £26,000 to £32,000

Location: Northamptonshire, UK/Home-based

Initiate is a global market access and health economics consultancy working with novel products designed to help people living with rare or life-limiting disorders. 

We are part of Synaptiq Health, a collection of individual, best-in-class agencies and consultancies with offices throughout Europe and the US that provide life science clients with integrated or stand-alone support services across the three key components critical to product success: INSIGHT, ENGAGEMENT, and ACCESS.

Our core values are collaboration, empowerment, integrity, and pragmatism. We seek to recruit extraordinary talent in those who not only hold these same values but have a passion to succeed, deliver, and grow.

Job Purpose: As a key member of our Health Technology Assessment (HTA) team, you will be involved in the development of the HTA submissions on behalf of our clients, in collaboration with the internal cross-functional team members and external stakeholders. You will provide high-quality medical and scientific writing in the preparation of HTA submissions by providing evidence-based content and value arguments to support product evaluation and decision-making.

Activities will also include work related to epidemiological studies, disease management, unmet medical needs, the burden of disease, cost of illness, relative efficacy and safety, as well as supporting strategic pricing and marketing, value proposition, and communication.

Relevant training will be provided

Responsibilities

Collaborating with a range of colleagues across health economics, market access, and medical writing teams to successfully deliver a range of projects including:

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  Researching, developing, and writing for the diverse array of deliverables including HTA submissions and publications


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  Support HTA processes and direct communication with HTA bodies and associated stakeholders


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  Primary research with clinicians and payers


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  Secondary research in systematic literature reviews


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  Development of abstracts and posters for conference presentations, or peer-reviewed journals


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  Development and management of project plans.


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  Drafting and submission of proposals, pitches, and other business development materials.


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  Verbal and written client communication and presentation.

About you

Experience:

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  Exceptional English language skills and ability to write and edit complex material to ensure accuracy, clarity, and effectiveness


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  Project management experience


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  Strong customer service focus


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  Strong attention to detail


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  A strong level of proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is essential.


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  Ability to work independently as well as in a team.


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  Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal are essential.


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  Agile and flexible.


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  Strong problem-solving skills.


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  Ability to manage time and workload effectively.

Essential:

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  An undergraduate degree in a relevant subject


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  Proven interest in the pharmaceutical industry or healthcare consulting

Desirable

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  A postgraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., Health Economics, HTA, Healthcare Policy, Public Health) and/or relevant work experience/internships

Additional benefits

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  37.5 hour work week


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  Competitive salary


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  Bonus scheme


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  Birthday off


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  25 days holiday (excludes bank holidays)


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  3 days leave ‘Privilege Days’ at Christmas time


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  Healthcare insurance scheme


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  Life insurance


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  Personalised development programme


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  Use of onsite gym and/or subsidised gym