HEOR/Market Access Career Advice
Hello!
I am currently a rep for a specialty medical practice. My professional background is in hospital staffing (travel healthcare/locum stuff), and as a rep for a couple of different practices. I am currently an MHA student (online) and am looking at masters degree in Health Economics/Pharmacoeconomics from a few different programs that are are also online to complete after my MHA. I have experience using Java, PowerBI, and Python (hobbyist projects) and am starting to teach myself SQL, I found a few Health Economics example projects I can start to learn with. I want to know what is the best way to break into the field? Should I put together a few end to end projects with SQL and PowerBI for a portfolio? Should I wait until I finish my MHA to apply with a few projects? Or is the barrier to entry a masters in Health Economics? I’ve heard of starting with consulting, would a portfolio of projects help me get interviews here or do I need more formal education? I have no clinical background but plenty of experience in the business of healthcare. I want to transition to health economics and get out of the RCM and MSO career track. Anything helps! Thank you!