Ian Cromwell
Nanaimo,BC
Summary
Dynamic health economist and project manager with a proven track record at CDA-AMC, excelling in decision modeling and innovative process development. Adept at leading teams and communicating complex findings effectively under strict timelines.
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Health Economics
Canada's Drug Agency
04.2020 - Current
- Provided scientific oversight and project administration for drug reimbursement reviews across multiple indications (including oncology and non-oncology). Responsible for report quality assurance and delivery of multiple projects with overlapping schedules under strict deadlines.
- Communicated and summarized scientific findings to key clients and stakeholders including clinical experts, decision-makers, and representatives from public drug plans.
- Led teams to complete specific projects including the development of R and RShiny tools for internal use, and methods guidelines development.
- Developed and documented novel internal and external policies and processes to ensure consistent practices in core work in accordance with submission guidelines.
- Onboarded, trained, and supervised staff of variety of levels of experience from new trainees to experienced analysts and project leads. Recruited and hired new staff. Conducted ongoing performance reviews to guide career progression.
- Directed overall functioning of department, with particular focus on staff resourcing, project development, and general oversight.
Founder, Executive Curator
Locals Lounge
09.2016 - Current
- Developed mission, business plan, and core operations for grassroots music community incubator. Grew firm from monthly showcase into cross-functional agency and event producer.
- Managed teams of contractors to develop branding, products, promotions and marketing, and digital infrastructure.
- Managed transformational change during COVID as we pivoted from live performance to digital service. Piloted and delivered multiple novel products in response to changing landscape for live music.
- Developed network of local industry leaders through regular evaluations of local music landscape and informal gap analysis. Acted as network node and connector between artists, audience, and promoters/presenters.
- Raised revenue through grants and private contracts.
Health Economist
BC Cancer Agency
10.2009 - 01.2020
- Translated evidence-based findings into comprehensible narrative to communicate policy and project development. Developed several manuscripts (including as first author) for peer-reviewed publication.
- Analyzed retrospective RWE datasets to assess resource utilization and patient outcomes across a variety of cancer indications.
- Developed R-based decision models suitable for cost-effectiveness analyses. Worked independently and as part of multi-disciplinary research teams.
- Contributed to research design and grant writing as part of multidisciplinary teams across a variety of oncology indications.
- Presented research findings nationally and internationally at conferences. Oral and poster sessions accepted at IHEA, World Lung, ARCC Symposium, among others.
Education
Ph.D. - Population And Public Health
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC06-2019
Master of Science - Epidemiology
Queen's University
Kingston, ON01-2009
Bachelor of Science - Health Studies And Gerontology
University of Waterloo
Waterloo01-2007
Skills
- Project management
- People management
- Decision Modeling
- R (intermediate), Python (intermediate)
- Knowledge communication
- Written and verbal presentation
- Innovation and process development
- Collaboration and team leadership
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Manager, Health Economics
Canada's Drug Agency
04.2020 - Current
Founder, Executive Curator
Locals Lounge
09.2016 - Current
Health Economist
BC Cancer Agency
10.2009 - 01.2020
Ph.D. - Population And Public Health
University of British Columbia
Master of Science - Epidemiology
Queen's University
Bachelor of Science - Health Studies And Gerontology
University of Waterloo
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