Role description: Value Analyst

Business area: Health Economics and Data Analytics

Purpose of the role: Providing research, model development, and analysis support in all aspects of project delivery withinthe Heath Economics and Data Analytics practice.

Area Responsibilities

Project delivery

> Responsible for producing each deliverable to a high quality and ensuring that self-reviews have been conducted on any work

being sent to the senior team for review

> Includes responsibility for delivering activities such as: budget impact and health economic models, evidence synthesis (e.g.network meta-analyses), literature reviews, written communication (e.g. reports, manuscripts, abstracts). This includes:

• Structural development of models and/or modification of existing models
• Inclusion of all model parameters, using both published and unpublished sources
• Conduct of all relevant programming activities, including model development, calibration and validation, testing, and QC
• Conduct of all model simulations and analyses, including specification and conduct of one-way, multi-way, and probabilistic sensitivity analyses

> Prior to reviews being conducted the analyst will have ensured:

• The deliverable is complete, and all required elements have been included
• Data has been sourced from appropriate places and is recorded in a data extraction document with sufficient information to for the reviewer to assess the appropriateness of the data
• Regular consultation with the Senior Health Economist has taken place prior to reviews, about the data used and approaches taken
• All values have been double checked against data source
• Tests listed in the VA model checklist should have been done and outcome for each test should be recorded as pass or not pass with simple description of issues
• Spelling and grammar check has been conducted across the full deliverable

Area Responsibilities

• Consistency has been checked across the full deliverable andacross relevant deliverables (i.e. report, user guide and the
• corresponding model)
• Ensure all comments from clients and previous review stages have been addressed and a response has been recorded
• Ensure all versions of the document are saved in the correct folder, using the correct file naming as per SOPs
• Send deliverables to SHE for technical quality review and approval once comments have been addressed

Business Development

> Contributing to proposal development, where appropriate and where delegated by senior team members

Innovation and practice area growth

> Involvement in initiatives to drive innovation and completing activities as allocated by senior team members

Competencies associated with this role

> Ability to produce health economic models (such as budget impact models, cost-effectiveness models) of high quality, in terms of accuracy, formatting and grammar.

> Ability to produce written documents of high quality in terms of scientific content, style, and grammar, which are focused to meet the needs of the target audience and our clients; such documents should be concise where appropriate.

> Ability to create impactful communication tools and materials such as slide decks to communicate the outputs of Health Economics and Data Analytics deliverables.

> Capability in building structured search strategies and understanding of how to explore the results of such searches, specifically to identify and assess input data for health economic and data analytics projects.

Behaviours and levels (out of 5) associated with this role

Work collaboratively

Level 1 – You:

> actively contribute to one or more teams

> explore ideas with others

> demonstrate respect for others and their views

Level 2 – You also:

> proactively share knowledge and ideas

> actively seek input from other people or disciplines, appreciate diverse views and incorporate these into decisions appropriately

> appreciate expertise both within and outside your discipline

Develop self and others

Level 1 – You:

> understand your strengths and weaknesses

> document, own and follow a personal development plan

> continually look to improve by seeking and acting on feedback

Level 2 – You also:

> keep aware of the capabilities and behaviours of your colleagues

> provide others with feedback, recognition and support

Drive for efficiency and performance

Level 1 – You:

> understand your role and take ownership of appropriate tasks

> set yourself high standards and take accountability for delivering quality work efficiently

> manage your time effectively to meet deadlines and business requirements

> comply with SOPs, follow guidelines and use templates as appropriate

> stay occupied and offer any free time to help others

Level 2 – You also:

> take a proactive approach in all aspects of your role

> take an active interest in our business performance

> consistently seek out the most efficient ways of working

> proactively share your improved ways of working with others

Behaviour Level

Build client relationships

Level 1 – You:

> act as an 'ambassador' for Adelphi Values through appropriate, clear and effective interactions with current or potential clients

> demonstrate a client-focused mind set

Level 2 – You also:

> understand the basic needs of our clients

> actively seek to address client needs in a manner that builds confidence and trust

> assist in maintaining accurate Client Relationship Management information

Decide and do

Level 1 – You:

> make timely decisions with appropriate autonomy and act on them

> show an appreciation of when and when not to seek guidance

> seek clarity on what needs doing once a decision is made and do what's agreed upon

> multi-task and prioritise your actions effectively

Level 2 – You also:

> demonstrate ownership and accountability for more complex decisions and actions

> thoroughly consider the implications (intended or unintended) of your actions

> act with initiative in the absence of all the facts

> demonstrate clear, critical thinking when making decisions

Challenge and innovate

Level 1 – You:

> regularly review your own ways of working

> consider changes to your role and responsibilities that may benefit our business

Level 2 – You also:

> understand what our business is about and how we work

> suggest ways of better delivering against our six key drivers

> actively demonstrate critical thinking, developing ideas that challenge assumptions and use sound judgment

Behaviour Level

Fuel our passionate culture

Level 1 – You:

> understand your personal impact on others, making every interaction count

> demonstrate empathy and personal support for your colleagues

> suggest activities or initiatives that keep our culture alive and encourage fun

Level 2 – You also:

> appropriately share positive news, successes and amusing stories

> reinforce our core behaviours