Mike Hurst
About Mike Hurst
Mike Hurst is a Senior HEOR Manager at Bristol Myers Squibb in London, with extensive experience in drug submissions and a background in data science and research.
Title
Mike Hurst holds the position of Senior HEOR Manager at Bristol Myers Squibb, located in London, England. In this role, he takes the lead on Health Technology Assessment (HTA) submissions in the UK and Ireland, specializing in dermatology and cardiovascular indications.
Education and Expertise
Mike Hurst has an extensive academic background in computer science and human-computer interaction. He earned a BSc in Computer Science from Swansea University, followed by a PGCE in Secondary ICT with Maths from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. He further pursued an MSc in Future Interaction Technologies (HCI) from Swansea University. Mike completed his education with a PhD in Affective Computing from Loughborough University, where he researched the automatic detection and understanding of physiological bodily signals from an emotional perspective.
Professional Background
Mike Hurst has demonstrated robust experience in health economics, outcomes research, and data science roles. He began his career as a Research Assistant at Swansea University in 2011. From 2012 to 2014, he served as a Research and Teaching Assistant at Loughborough University. At Health Economics and Outcomes Research Ltd, Mike advanced from Research Analyst (2014-2017) to Senior Research Analyst (2017-2018) and eventually to Principal Data Scientist (2018-2020) in Cardiff, UK.
Technical Skills
Mike possesses a wide range of technical skills that enhance his capability in data analysis and web development. His programming expertise includes Java, VBA, ASP.NET, and C#. He is well-versed in Big Data technologies such as SQL and MySQL and proficient in data analysis tools like R and SPSS. Additionally, he has web development skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and D3.
Industry Experience and Projects
Over the last seven years, Mike Hurst has been extensively involved in submissions for various drugs across multiple disease areas on a global scale. His current role at Bristol Myers Squibb as a Senior HEOR Manager involves leading HTA submissions for dermatology and cardiovascular indications. With a history of working in health economics and outcomes research, Mike brings a wealth of experience to his current position, emphasizing data-driven decision-making and strategic planning.