Principal, Evidence & Strategy
About The Position
Avalere Health is seeking a Principal to join their Evidence & Strategy practice. This role involves supporting life sciences initiatives through qualitative and quantitative research, health economics & outcomes research (HEOR), and evidence strategy and claims analyses using Medicare and other data sources. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, programming skills, and providing HEOR/Value & Evidence advisory services. Responsibilities include generating novel solutions for clients, developing new business, and leading projects. Avalere Health is a community of innovative thinkers focused on solving healthcare industry challenges, valuing curiosity, resilience, a positive attitude, and enthusiasm for new challenges. The Evidence & Strategy practice offers consultation, evidence, and insights on patient-centric HEOR, quality of care measures, shared decision-making, value-based care, and health equity to shape client strategies. Their mission is to improve quality of care, craft data-driven strategies, drive patient-centric outcomes, and provide value to life sciences companies, payers, providers, and patient advocates, focusing on Patient-Centric Value, Evidence & Analytics, and Healthcare Strategy, all underpinned by a commitment to data-driven insights. The Principal role will focus approximately 65% on project delivery and 35% on business development, cultivating new and follow-on work with clients. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of developing and interpreting evidence and communicating value for life sciences products, including designing, measuring, and evaluating interventions using programming skills in SAS, R, and other languages to access various claims and secondary/primary data sources. A proven track record of conducting and leading healthcare research studies is essential.
Requirements
- A graduate degree in a health-related discipline such as a degree and/or experience health policy, public policy, healthcare management, public health, health economics, epidemiology, business administration or a relevant discipline.
- A combination of bachelor’s degree and in-depth relevant work experience is also acceptable.
- Experience generating real-world evidence (qualitative and/ or quantitative) to support value assessments and inform clinical treatment guidelines, formulary management, and other key facets of clients’ products
- Ability to translate complex research into accessible and actionable insights
- Proven situational leadership skills and the ability to motivate and generate enthusiasm with individuals across all levels of the organization
- Commitment to working in a team environment with an emphasis on collaboration and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues and clients
- Solid communication skills (written and verbal) including the ability to concisely explain complicated concepts to executives within and outside of the firm
- Experience in formative research, including formulating research questions, designing data collection instruments, and executing studies
- 10+ years of relevant work experience, preferred with healthcare consultancy but which could include employment by a healthcare provider organization, pharmaceutical or diagnostic company, digital health company, or healthcare-focused research organization
- Programming experience and facility in using claims and multi-source datasets.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates superior consulting acumen, deepening client relationships and anticipating client needs and impacts of healthcare landscape changes
- Help generate business with new clients and grow business with existing clients
- Manage multiple clients and short- and long-term deliverables to ensure that Avalere’s knowledge and expertise are available to meet client needs
- Lead and execute quantitative research and claims analysis initiatives, including creating protocols and evaluation plans, programming in analytic software platforms and executing strategic and tactical projects, and preparing/presenting through manuscripts, posters, presentations.
- Presenting formally and informally the results of research to a diverse group of stakeholders.
- Develops and executes a range of projects, including writing RFPs, vendor selection, and project management, including budget and timelines.
- Proficient at quantitative and mixed-methods research and the development of strategic plans, studies, and analyses to support patient access and value-based outcomes, all within a highly matrixed team environment
- Building integrated RWE generation and communication plans in close collaboration within and across Avalere and Avalere Health.
Benefits
- 401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested)
- life insurance
- disability coverage
- medical, dental, and vision plans
- flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work
- option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year
- 20 vacation days plus one personal well-being day
- 9 public holidays
- gifted end-of-year holidays
- early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August
- free counselling through our employee assistance program
- personalized health support
- enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave
- fertility policies
- continuous opportunities to professionally develop with on-demand training, support, and global mobility opportunities across the business.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
Associate degree
