Principal, Evidence & Strategy

Avalere Health • Washington DC, NY

2d • $170,000 - $220,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

A Principal joining our Evidence practice will have successfully worked in life sciences consultancy supporting life sciences initiatives through claims data analytics, qualitative and quantitative research, implementation science, public health, health economics & outcomes research and evidence strategy and tactical development. A Principal has extensive experience in business development and conducting quantitative and qualitative research using a variety of methodologies, providing strategic and tactical HEOR/Value & Evidence advisory and/or industry services to a variety of stakeholders, leveraging subject matter expertise to generate novel solutions for our clients, generate new business, and lead projects in a leadership capacity to support evidence generation for life sciences clients. Principals within our practice support client engagements that inform business and evidence strategy related to the strategic direction and execution of projects in partnership with the cross-functional teams to generate data to answer decision-makers complex questions on the value, impact and program evaluation of clients’ products and disease areas of focus. They have both deep knowledge of developing and interpreting evidence and communicating value for life sciences products as well as proven success in doing so, especially in both US and global markets. This work would be designing and generating evidence; measuring and evaluating interventions, initiatives and implementation from all perspectives; and providing analytic insights.

Requirements

• Graduate level degree in public health, public policy, epidemiology, health economics/econometrics, pharmacology, medicine or other quantitative health field of study required
• 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
• Facility and understanding in working with US and OUS claims data for life sciences analytics
• Proven track record of managing and growing client accounts, with experience owning a book of business or maintaining a portfolio of client relationships
• Established client-facing experience, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders, understand their strategic needs, and translate them into actionable project designs
• 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 or implementation science, including formulating research questions, designing data collection instruments, and executing studies
• Proven-track record of conducting and leading healthcare research studies.

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, particularly in data analytics and real world evidence generation.
• Lead the end-to-end development of proposals, including shaping the project approach, coordinating cross-functional contributors, and driving the proposal to completion.
• 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 qualitative research and implementation science initiatives, including creating protocols and evaluation plans, 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 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

• You will receive a 401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested), as well as life insurance, disability coverage, and medical, dental, and vision plans for peace of mind.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work, along with the option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year.
• We provide 20 vacation days plus one personal well-being day, recognise 9 public holidays, along with gifted end-of-year holidays and an early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August.
• Access free counselling through our employee assistance program and personalized health support.
• Our enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies provide support across every stage of your family-planning journey.
• You can also benefit from continuous opportunities to professionally develop with on-demand training, support, and global mobility opportunities across the business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees