Also called: HEOR Scientist, Outcomes Researcher
Proves a new medicine is worth its cost to insurers and governments.
Builds a cost-effectiveness model comparing a new drug to older treatments, analyzes real-world patient data, and helps make the case for insurance coverage.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 9 years after high school. PhD or PharmD in health economics, pharmacy, or public health (master's for some roles).
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Economics, Public Health, Pharmacy.
Growing faster than average. Growing.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI builds cost models and analyzes claims data fast; fewer modelers, with persuasion and judgment staying human.
Classes: AP Statistics, AP Economics, AP Biology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-3011.
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