Written by Brian O’Toole, HTA Writing Lead
Final 12 months I modified jobs.
It was a serious life determination that took time to make because it meant leaving the consolation and familiarity of academia for the hustle and bustle of a market entry consultancy.
For the previous decade I’ve labored as a well being economist for each the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC), and extra not too long ago the College of Exeter as a member of an proof evaluation group (EAG). So far I’ve principally been concerned in critiquing producer cost-effectiveness proof, financial fashions, and worth propositions for medicines in search of reimbursement on the Nationwide Well being Service (NHS). When individuals requested what I did for a dwelling I’d say that I’m a type of forensic detective, employed to make sure the NHS will get worth for cash.
My new position at Supply Well being Economics is a mix of narrative and numeracy. As a Well being Expertise Evaluation (HTA) Writing Lead, I talk medical and financial knowledge, and convey key worth messages on behalf of the pharmaceutical firm. The position includes optimising the content material of submission paperwork to make sure high quality in order that it has the utmost probability of receiving a constructive suggestion from the Nationwide Institute for Well being and Care Excellence (NICE), SMC, Nationwide Centre for Pharmacoeconomics (NCPE), or some other HTA physique. Fortunately, my former position, which concerned speaking advanced well being financial ideas to determination makers (each written and verbally), has primed me to take full benefit of this thrilling new alternative.
Nonetheless, earlier than becoming a member of Supply, I had some private reservations and doubts.
Is it clever to surrender the safety and stability of college life for the relentless tempo of business?
Would I match into the company tradition?
These considerations abated shortly as I acquired to know the crew. Supply has a beautiful crew of gifted and passionate individuals with a various vary of abilities and experience. The tempo has undoubtedly been quick, however while you’re surrounded by a supportive crew, it’s totally manageable. Colleagues have been very happy to reply my pesky emails about software program methods, pitch in on mission associated queries, and stroll me by means of firm processes. It’s additionally reassuring to know that you just’ve joined an extremely completed and skilled crew of individuals. The crew at Supply – consisting of medical writers, well being economists, literature assessment analysts, statisticians, and mission managers – has a long time of market entry expertise, offering unrivalled technical capabilities in addition to strategic views.
So, to these contemplating transferring to a market entry consulting firm, I’d say go for it. However select an organisation with a wonderful work tradition and supportive crew. They make all of the distinction!
For those who’re contemplating your subsequent profession transfer or just fascinated with discovering out extra about our market entry companies, please get in contact!
