Department
York Health Economics Consortium
Salary
Competitive Salary
Grade
Not applicable
Contract status
Open
Hours of work
Full-time (flexibility available)
Based at
University of York campus
Posted Date
28/05/2026
Apply by
11/06/2026
Job Reference
15076
Documents
* Senior Consultant- DHT.pdf
(PDF, 797.63kb)
Role Description
Owned by the University of York, YHEC is a leading health economics research and consulting company. Holding the Investors in People Gold accreditation, we provide an inclusive, friendly, and flexible working environment with a strong focus on employee wellbeing.
The Role
Due to rapid growth in our Digital Health, Medtech, and External Assessment Group (EAG) workstream, we are seeking a Senior Consultant. You will lead the day-to-day development of cost-effectiveness and budget impact models for digital health technologies (DHT) and AI healthcare tools.
Key Responsibilities:
* Model Development: Design decision trees, Markov models, and patient-level simulations to tackle complex decision problems.
* Project & Team Management: Deliver projects within budget and timeframe guidelines while supervising and training junior staff.
* Client & Business Development: Manage client expectations, attend meetings, and lead proposals/tenders.
* Leadership: Present work at national/international conferences and write publications for peer-reviewed journals.
Key Requirements:
* Education : Post-graduate degree in health economics, mathematics, economics, statistics, operational research, or a related quantitative discipline.
* Experience : Applied health economics research experience gained within a consultancy, industry, HTA agency, or academic setting.
* Technical Knowledge : Proven experience creating economic models specifically for DHTs, alongside detailed knowledge of NHS clinical and economic requirements.
* Skills : Excellent project management, multi-project prioritisation, attention to detail, and strong communication skills.
Benefits
* 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Flexible working hours (core hours 11 am to 3 pm) and compressed hours options.
* YHEC Group Pension Scheme (defined contribution or defined benefit options available).
* Up to two days of paid volunteering leave per year.
* Discounted gym membership and cycle-to-work scheme.
How to Apply
* Closing Date: Friday 12th June 2026 at 5:00 pm
* Informal Enquiries: Robert Malcolm ( rob.malcolm @ york.ac.uk ) or Hayden Holmes ( hayden.holmes @ york.ac.uk ).
Please note, candidates should be aware that this role follows an external application process. As a result, updates and tracking for this position will not be visible via your standard University of York applicant portal.
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