Health Economist

Costello Medical

Health Economist developing economic models to inform healthcare resource allocation at Costello Medical. Collaborates with various stakeholders and utilizes advanced statistical modeling techniques.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

VBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You will be responsible for developing economic models to inform decisions on the efficient allocation of resources available to healthcare providers
Communicating these insights to a variety of stakeholders
Research and critically appraise medical and economic literature
Liaise with external medical professionals
Work collaboratively and build relationships with colleagues across healthcare disciplines
Understand the theoretical health economic framework and apply this to the project at hand
Build high-quality, technically robust and clinically valid models in Microsoft Excel or other software
Interpret and analyze model results, producing technically accurate written reports of methodologies and outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree level or higher qualification in a relevant discipline (minimum GPA 3.3 or equivalent). Relevant disciplines are those that demonstrate a high level of technical and mathematical ability, such as mathematics, economics, physics or computer science
High school mathematics (minimum B grade or equivalent). AP/IB mathematic courses (minimum B grade or equivalent) are preferential but not required
Advanced skills in Excel and knowledge of VBA
A willingness to learn new technical and programming skills is important for the role
Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to explain complex modelling techniques and results to non-experts
The ability to use your initiative and work independently, in addition to working collaboratively within project teams
A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong organizational skills, the ability to plan your own work effectively and demonstrate flexibility to respond to changing deadlines
Demonstrating integrity, a proactive approach to your work, and a keen interest in developing your skills
Formal degree-level or higher (i.e. postgraduate) training in statistics or modelling (minimum GPA 3.3 or equivalent)
Familiarity with other software (such as R, C++, STATA)
Experience of having applied economic and mathematical modelling techniques in an industry setting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working options that allow you to work from home up to 50% of your time
Generous holiday allowance
Flexible working hours
Private medical and dental insurance
401K plan
Life insurance
Full funding for external training
Comprehensive travel insurance
Regular company-funded social activities

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Hard Skills & Tools

economic modelsmathematicseconomicsstatisticsmodeling techniquesVBAExcelRC++STATA

Soft Skills

communication skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailinitiativecollaborationflexibilityintegrityproactive approachability to explain complex conceptsindependence