NICE - National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Health Technology Assessment Analyst
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Health Technology Assessment Analyst
# HTA Analyst
This role is ideal for individuals with a strong background in evidence-based practice, experience in analysing and interpreting complex data, alongside a solid understanding of health technology assessment (HTA), including the principles of:
- Cost-effectiveness
- Evidence-based healthcare
- Critical appraisal
- Evidence synthesis
About the Role
As an HTA Analyst, you will:
- Develop and ensure quality assurance of NICE’s technology appraisal guidance
- Provide technical oversight and lead assessment of clinical and cost-effectiveness for pharmaceuticals
- Collaborate with external stakeholders, including:
- Academic groups
- Industry
- Patient organisations
- NICE committees
- Write high-quality, robust and transparent technology appraisal guidance to ensure impactful decisions
- Contribute to developing new methods and technical practices, working with colleagues across the organisation
This is an opportunity for those passionate about improving health and care through high-quality evidence.
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Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership in Appraisals
As the technical lead on technology appraisals and highly specialised technology evaluations, you will:
- Apply HTA expertise to support evidence-based decision-making
- Lead the scoping of assessments and evaluations
- Critically appraise clinical and cost-effectiveness evidence, including judging whether:
- Health economic modelling meets standards
- All relevant considerations are included
- Prepare clear and accessible presentations for committees, including:
- Collating complex findings
- Ensuring evidence is synthesised and communicated effectively
- Advise multidisciplinary committees on evidence interpretation
Collaboration & Delivery
- Work independently while fostering close collaboration with peers
- Mentor less experienced staff
- Contribute to improving health and care outcomes through evidence-based guidance
Team & Organisation
You’ll join NICE’s Medicines Evaluation programme, where Topic Delivery Teams develop guidance, including:
- Technology appraisals
- Highly specialised technologies
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Each team comprises:
- 1 Associate Director
- 5–7 HTA analysts
- 3–4 HTA Advisers
- 1 Principle Technical Adviser
- 1 Project Manager
- 1 Assistant Project Manager
- 1 Administrator
The programme publishes 90–100 pieces of medicines guidance annually.
Location & Flexibility
This role can be based in Manchester or London, with hybrid working options.
Benefits
At NICE, we offer:
- A supportive and inclusive culture
- Flexible working and a healthy work-life balance
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development
- Rich experience in shaping UK healthcare policy
Contact for Further Details
Name: Cara Gibbons Job Title: Health Technology Assessment Adviser Email: cara.gibbons@nice.org.uk
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