Health Economist

• Jul 2018 - Present

Director

• Nov 2011 - Present

A small but dedicated team of researchers and writers holding advanced degrees in varying scientific backgrounds. Our approach & work style focus on our complementary skill sets, making us a perfect fit for clients looking for integrated solutions to their healthcare research and report/article writing needs. Our portfolio of work includes: - Research reports for medical conditions, drugs, therapies & healthcare systems. - Systematic & literature reviews. - Investigative research & prime content for medical websites & blogs. - Editing, proofreading, manuscript preparation (thesis, technical reports, journals). - Academic translation & interview transcription services. - Health economics & Market access research. Show less

PhD Candidate

• Jan 2013 - Mar 2018

Recent policy measures have made available dedicated public funding for costly end of life treatments offering limited health gains. My project will seek to understand the normative and moral claims which form the basis for different perceptions of value provided by drugs for terminal disease. Additionally, I question if the Quality Adjusted Life Year (QALY) metric for resource allocation is capable of incorporating such subjectivity despite its distributional deficiencies. This study will also add to the methodological research on how public preferences on such an issue can be captured by exploring the potential for using Q methodology in health economics, and if the subjective insights derived through this technique can be used to inform more empirical preference-elicitation methods. An investigation into the use of such a combined approach would distinctly add to the development of an empirical ethics framework for policy making in healthcare. Show less

MSc - Health Economics & Health Policy

• Sep 2010 - Oct 2011

External Systematic Reviewer

• May 2011 - Sep 2011

Lead author on a systematic review on "Broader economic impact of vaccination in low-and middle-income countries". Collaborative project between University of Birmingham, WHO and England/Wales HPA. Main focus revolved around investigating impact of vaccine utilization and immunization policies on economic outcomes such as productivity increases, earnings potential and return on investment. Additional focus areas included vaccination externalities and effects on financial sustainability of public health programmes. Show less

Regulatory Affairs

• Jan 2008 - Feb 2010

Preparing drug submissions & dossiers for the US FDA in support of generic drug products. Liasing with multiple departments to obtain required documentation in support of proof of drug quality/safety/efficacy. Identify regulatory hurdles and advise departments on potential solutions. Follow up on post marketing issues & amendment requests for approved & to be approved products. Preparing drug submissions & dossiers for the US FDA in support of generic drug products. Liasing with multiple departments to obtain required documentation in support of proof of drug quality/safety/efficacy. Identify regulatory hurdles and advise departments on potential solutions. Follow up on post marketing issues & amendment requests for approved & to be approved products.

Revenue Development

• Mar 2009 - Oct 2009

Obtaining sponsors and raising funds from the private/public/government agencies for the inaugural Canadian Science Policy Conference. This conference represents a measured first step towards building a robust science policy network in Canada. Such a system will be critical for producing the next generation of policy-makers who understand S&T issues, as well as scientists who understand how to integrate their research into a broader societal context for the benefit of all Canadians. Obtaining sponsors and raising funds from the private/public/government agencies for the inaugural Canadian Science Policy Conference. This conference represents a measured first step towards building a robust science policy network in Canada. Such a system will be critical for producing the next generation of policy-makers who understand S&T issues, as well as scientists who understand how to integrate their research into a broader societal context for the benefit of all Canadians.

Operational Excellence Assistant

• Oct 2006 - Apr 2007

Provided support to the Learning & development and Operational Excellence departments . Tracked employee training for compliance and worked with departments to devise appropriate training programs. Used Six sigma principles in manufacturing operations to identify inefficiencies. Assisted in the development of a new process analytic technique for liquid product. Provided support to the Learning & development and Operational Excellence departments . Tracked employee training for compliance and worked with departments to devise appropriate training programs. Used Six sigma principles in manufacturing operations to identify inefficiencies. Assisted in the development of a new process analytic technique for liquid product.

Lab technician

• May 2006 - Aug 2006

Summer Job. Tested plant samples collected across Ontario for the presence of Plum Pox virus. Summer Job. Tested plant samples collected across Ontario for the presence of Plum Pox virus.

Lab technician

• May 2005 - Aug 2005

Summer job. Conducted various chemical analyses on tobacco products as required by regulatory authorities. Summer job. Conducted various chemical analyses on tobacco products as required by regulatory authorities.