Einar Bjørner Torkilseng
About Einar Bjørner Torkilseng
Einar Bjørner Torkilseng is the HTA Manager Nordic HEOR at Bristol-Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in health economics and market access in the Nordic region.
Current Title: HTA Manager Nordic HEOR
Einar Bjørner Torkilseng currently holds the position of HTA Manager Nordic HEOR at Bristol-Myers Squibb. His role involves managing health technology assessments for the Nordic region, applying his extensive experience in health economics and market access to support the company's operations in this area.
Professional Background in Health Policy
Before his current role, Einar Bjørner Torkilseng worked as a Senior Advisor at Helsedirektoratet in Oslo, Norway, from 2008 to 2013. In this capacity, he contributed to various health policy and management initiatives. He later served as a researcher at the Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services from 2014 to 2016, working on health services research projects that informed healthcare practices and policies in Norway.
Educational Background in Sociology and Economics
Einar Bjørner Torkilseng completed his Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Management at the University of Oslo from 2004 to 2007. He further pursued a Master of Science in Economics at the Department of Sociology, London School of Economics (LSE), from 2007 to 2008. This educational foundation has enabled him to combine insights from both sociology and economics in his professional work, particularly in the realm of health economics and market access.
Experience at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Einar Bjørner Torkilseng has extensive experience working for Bristol-Myers Squibb in New Jersey, United States, before assuming his current role as HTA Manager Nordic HEOR. His work at this global biopharmaceutical company underscores his expertise in managing health technology assessments and navigating the complexities of market access in the healthcare industry.
Role at Helsedirektoratet
Einar Bjørner Torkilseng held the position of Senior Advisor at Helsedirektoratet from 2008 to 2013. During his five-year tenure, he focused on contributing to health policy and management within Norway. His work in this governmental health authority provided him with valuable experience in implementing and managing health policies on a national level.