Managing Consultant (HEOR/ Epidemiology)

Berkeley Research Group•Boston, MA

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

BRG Healthcare Analytics is seeking a Managing Consultant for its Boston, New York, or Washington, DC office. This mid-to-senior-level consulting role focuses on real-world evidence generation, epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, and health economics and outcomes research (HEOR). The position involves executing and overseeing qualitative and quantitative engagement workstreams, analyzing healthcare data, managing staff and client relationships, and contributing to scientific publications and business development. The consultant will design and conduct observational studies, apply statistical and epidemiologic methods, and create client deliverables and technical study reports. They will plan and manage engagements, delegate and review staff work, communicate findings, and contribute to practice meetings, training, recruiting, and office functions. The role requires working with colleagues in the office three to four days per week on average. The job title and compensation may be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

PhD in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Services Research, or a related discipline.
At least 3 years of relevant experience in consulting, the pharmaceutical industry, or regulatory agencies such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, focused on epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, HEOR, or real-world evidence generation.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including demonstrated experience designing and conducting real-world evidence studies using healthcare data and rigorous epidemiologic and statistical methods.
Ability to independently execute complex data analytics in at least one programming language, such as R, SAS, Stata, or Python, and interpret results.
Experience collaborating with internal teams and external experts to generate scientific evidence supporting regulatory submissions or regulatory decision-making, including FDA-related activities.
Ability to prepare high-quality presentations, conference abstracts, and peer-reviewed publications.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences and contribute effectively in a team environment.
Ability to supervise junior colleagues.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and high-quality work.
Ability to provide verification of legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

PhD in Epidemiology.
Experience with advanced causal inference methods.
Interest in further developing technical skills and mentoring others.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement rigorous research methodologies for real-world evidence generation, including epidemiological and pharmacoepidemiological research and HEOR.
Analyze healthcare data sources such as electronic health records, claims data, clinical trial data, and registries using statistical tools.
Design client deliverables and contribute to technical study reports.
Manage client relationships and communicate results and work product as appropriate.
Plan and manage small- to medium-sized engagements and discrete segments of larger projects, prioritizing work to meet deadlines and deliverables.
Delegate assignments to staff, provide instruction, monitor progress, and review work for completeness and accuracy.
Use relevant software, analytical methods, and computer models to develop effective solutions.
Contribute to group practice meetings, business development initiatives, staff training, recruiting, and office functions.
Design and conduct observational studies and perform statistical analyses, including advanced causal inference methods where applicable.
Ensure quality control and develop and present scientific publications and client deliverables.