Pharmacoeconomist, Clinical Services - Mississauga, Canada - Cigna
Description
Under the direction of the Director, Clinical Services, this position provides pharmacoeconomic expertise to optimize pharmacy benefit management products from both clinical and economic perspectives at Express Scripts Canada.
Your expertise in analyzing and interpreting the cost-effectiveness and outcomes of various pharmaceutical products will direct the decision-making process, formulary management and other cost containment strategies as part of the Express Scripts Canada Clinical Services team.
This role utilizes data analytics, in conjunction with evidence-based medicine, to identify opportunities, implement initiatives and/or policy, and measure outcomes.
Responsibilities:
Designs, advises, and performs pharmacoeconomic analyses and analytic plans including but not limited to, cost-effectiveness analyses and multi-criteria decision analyses.
Participates in the development and achievement of strategic and research objectives as they relate to pharmaceutical spending and associated value-based efforts.
Develops and maintains pharmacoeconomic models and analyzes claims data to generate meaningful insights.
Directs the activities of a value assessment committee; leads meetings, gathers information, gathers, analyzes data, presents materials, and creates and maintains processes.
Monitors market trends, drug pricing and healthcare policies to assess potential impact on PBM cost containment strategies.
Assists in the design and development of tools and mechanisms to document the outcomes and value associated with pharmacoeconomic activities.
Participates in and attends client meetings as requested.
Participates in program planning, strategic planning, and business development activities.
May perform other job-related duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications:
Advanced degree in Health Economics, Pharmacoeconomics or related field is required
At least 2 years of experience in conducting pharmaco-economic analyses within the pharmaceutical industry, healthcare consulting or at a PBM is required
Strong analytical skills with various pharmacoeconomic methodologies not limited to but including proficiency in data analytics
Familiarity with health technology assessment (HTA) processes and guidelines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to collaborate effectively in team environment and effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Resourcefulness and ability to identify challenges that may occur and address potential solutions to prevent or minimize obstacles before they arise.
Express Scripts Canada is a subsidiary of Express Scripts, a Cigna company
Cigna Corporation (NYSE:
CI) is a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, wellbeing and peace of mind of those we serve.
Cigna offers an integrated suite of health services through Cigna, Express Scripts, and our affiliates including medical, dental, behavioural health, pharmacy, vision, supplemental benefits, and other related products.
About Express Scripts CanadaExpress Scripts Canada is a leading health benefits manager and has been recognized as one of the most innovative. Our clients include Canada's leading insurers, third party administrators and governments. We work with these clients to develop industry-leading solutions to deliver superior healthcare in a cost-controlled environment.
We provide Active Pharmacy services to more than 7 million Canadian patients and adjudicate more than 100 million pharmacy, dental, and extended health claims annually.
Through our proprietary consumer intelligence, clinical expertise, and patients-first approach, we promote better health decisions for plan members, while managing and reducing drug benefit costs for plan sponsors.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with a positive work environment built on solid corporate values, integrity, mutual respect, collaboration, passion, service and alignment.
By embracing diversity, we build a more effective organization that empowers our employees to be the best that they can be.
We are committed to creating a working environment that is barrier-free and we are prepared to provide accommodation for people with disabilities.
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