The Health Initiative Senior Director, Research & Analytics

Positively Partners•Attleboro, MA

46d•$185,000 - $210,000•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Director, Research & Analytics, is a key member of the THI Leadership Team and responsible for identifying, conducting, and overseeing analysis relating to efforts to unlock healthcare dollars to buy health. They are a highly analytical and creative thinker with demonstrated success collecting, analyzing, and using data to convey a story and compel others to act. This individual is analytically meticulous, an excellent communicator to an array of non-academic stakeholders, knowledgeable about healthcare data and resources, and eager to build sustainable, robust data platforms. Specifically, this role has five primary functions: Oversee impact monitoring Develop THI's integrated data environment Produce all data / statistical deliverables Manage THI's research agenda, and Direct THI data & analytics partners A successful candidate will thrive in the fast-paced context of issue-based campaigns and/or start-up environments. They must demonstrate excellence in relational instincts, attention to detail, and communication skills. The position reports to the Chief Operating Officer on an interim basis and will work closely with the Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of THI, Rebecca Onie and Rocco Perla. As part of a small organization, the role may or may not have direct reports at any given time but will be responsible for leading and mentoring internal and external people to ensure all deliverables are executed flawlessly. As a member of the THI Leadership Team this role will also contribute actively in enabling THI to achieve organization-wide goals, bolstering culture and participating in organizational evolution as needed.

Requirements

10+ years of experience using data and research to model/evaluate the impact of healthcare policy changes for public and/or private payers, leveraging artificial intelligence and leading strategic use of its capabilities
Expertise in data collection, statistical analyses, research and program evaluation methodologies, quantitative and qualitative research methods; and knowledge of healthcare/policy databases and sources.
A highly analytical and creative thinker with demonstrated success collecting, analyzing, and using data to convey a story and compel others to act.
Excellent ability to translate and communicate complex research findings to a wide array of non-academic constituencies.
Prior experience supervising data analysis and research work with internal resources or external partners.
Deep understanding of health policy and healthcare financing
Baseline knowledge of impact of drivers of health on healthcare outcomes/cost/utilization
PhD preferred in statistics, economics, actuarial science, health policy with an analytic focus, or health services research; Master's degree or higher required.
5 years of experience as a manager or in managing contractors and agencies to deliver against organizational goals
Ability to understand the landscape of contexts, partner on analyses, and manage priorities and resources in a matrixed organization
Ability to set strategic goals and establish a pathway to execute this in a complex and dynamic environment.
Commitment to THI's mission, vision, and values.
Continuous improvement mindset; eagerness for learning and feedback.
Confident in leading with a point of view and recommendations while being open to changing position when necessary.
Takes full accountability for the timeliness and quality of their function.
Comfortable operating behind the scenes; low ego.
Ability to navigate ambiguity and work both independently and collaboratively.
Drives forward progress amidst change.
Ability and willingness to learn and adapt to THI's approach to building transformative relationships based on humility, reliability, openness, humor, and confidence.
Good judgment: knows when to act independently and when to seek input.
Clear, concise, and compelling communication.
Strong project management and prioritization skills including ability to manage multiple projects with short, medium, and long-term deadlines.
Ability to manage up, down, and with peers.
Efficiently leverage cross-functional team members and technology.

Responsibilities

Oversee impact monitoring: Accountable for building, implementing, and updating a data platform to quantify the amount of money and number of recipients (1) THI has shifted to drivers of health (DOH) & (2) the overall healthcare sector is spending on food, housing & other DOH. Includes vetting and overseeing contracted support to build and manage this platform.
Develop THI's integrated data environment: Oversee the development and refinement of THI's proprietary integrated data environment, migrating from a Tableau interface to a relational database such as SQL, creating and executing reporting functions, and ensuring it is updated regularly. Includes securing and managing external resources.
Produce all data/statistical deliverables: Accountable for conducting all data and statistical analyses needed to support THI's work (internal and external requests) and providing technical review/writing for manuscripts, reports, and materials for external partners.
Manage THI's research agenda: Responsible for managing, updating, and tracking progress against research and data questions. Engage THI team to build research agenda based on organizational priorities.
Direct data & analytics partners. Oversee design and execution of research conducted by THI's staff, collaborators and contracted partners.
Define functional goals, in alignment with and in support of other THL functions including federal, state, plan and development goals.
Create and execute plan to achieve those goals
Collaborate effectively with other leaders to achieve collective goals.
Actively participate in the THI Leadership Team to strengthen organization-wide operations and culture.