A Junior Researcher in Health Technology Assessment is needed at the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences for the implementation of the EU Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Regulation in the three EU member states through collaborative research in the Netherlands.
In January 2025, the EU Health Technology Assessment Regulation (HTAR) will come into effect, promoting collaboration among EU countries in evaluating medicines and medical technologies. However, three EU member states are seeking support to effectively implement HTAR. This project aims to assist these countries by organizing joint activities focused on translating HTAR requirements into national processes, enhancing governance in HTA institutions, and building capacity. While addressing common needs, the project will also cater to the unique requirements of each country.
Duration: 1.5 years
Tasks
The tasks for this position include:
- mapping of current HTA practices and guidelines for medicinal products in the three participating countries;
- mapping of international best practices regarding HTA procedures and guidelines within comparable EU member states;
- help organize workshops, site visits, study visits, and/or job shadowing exercises to support capacity building;
- contribute to the development of guidelines for HTA procedures and processes to be adopted in the three participating countries.
Salary
- a full-time gross salary between €3,345 and €3,670 in the first year and between €3,502 and €3,858 in the second half year of employment.
- 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus;
- a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave, and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU.
Job Requirements
Applicants who meet the following criteria are welcome to apply:
- an MSc in pharmaceutical or biomedical sciences, health economics and/or health technology assessment, epidemiology, or another relevant field;
- the ability and enthusiasm to learn qualitative methods within Health Technology Assessment;
- an interest in multi-stakeholder, cross-country collaborative teamwork in a consortium;
- the ability to work independently, be self-reflective, and take initiative and responsibility for your parts of the projects.
- good oral and written communication skills in English are essential to ensuring effective collaboration with the three countries.
However, they consider it a plus if applicants have experience with;
- Health Technology Assessment;
- working internationally with different types of stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, such as healthcare decision-makers from public institutes or governments;
- qualitative data analysis (e.g., NVivo).
Application Process
Applications should include:
- motivation letter
- curriculum vitae
To apply for Junior Researcher in Health Technology Assessment, click here.
Deadline: January 06, 2025.
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