Researcher, Health Policy
About The Position
AIR is seeking a Researcher, Health Policy to conduct analytic and research activities on innovative delivery and payment models, rare diseases, and precision medicine. The work includes synthesizing and applying epidemiologic and biostatistical evidence through quantitative and qualitative methods, with consideration of clinical practice patterns and patient outcomes. The role focuses on domestic health care programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, and other public health insurance programs; health plan performance and quality measurement; regulatory science and evidence-based policy; and clinical trials and patient advocacy. The position is part of AIR’s Healthcare Innovations Team, which supports high-quality implementation and produces rigorous evidence on the effectiveness of new approaches to care and payment. The team translates findings into actionable insights for policymakers, payers, providers, and patients. The Researcher will develop analytic frameworks, collect and analyze data, document methods and results, produce research outputs, contribute to proposals, mentor colleagues, manage projects or tasks, and serve as a client contact for analytical or statistical expertise. The position may be performed remotely within the United States or from one of AIR’s U.S. office locations; U.S. territories are excluded. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available, and project work may require candidates to meet certain residency requirements.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in public policy, epidemiology, economics, a relevant scientific field, or a clinical discipline (e.g., Ph.D., MD, DO, or another relevant clinical doctorate), with expertise in biostatistics, quantitative analysis, or applied research methods in health-related areas.
- Experience with statistical methods and knowledge of or experience using statistical tools such as R and Python; openness to learning new statistical tools as project needs require.
- Experience collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, including data from clinical trials, domestic and international pharmaceutical markets and product listings, health outcomes, or medical and pharmaceutical claims.
- Experience communicating with technical and non-technical audiences and working in multidisciplinary teams.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills in a virtual work environment.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, prioritize multiple objectives and projects, and consistently meet established timelines.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Strong quantitative and qualitative skills.
- Must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.
Responsibilities
- Develop conceptual frameworks to guide qualitative and quantitative project work.
- Apply appropriate quantitative and qualitative techniques to collect and analyze data, including clinical trial, health outcomes and claims data, and domestic and international pharmaceutical market and product-listing data.
- Organize and document analytic results and research procedures.
- Produce technical and analytic outputs; synthesize complex scientific and clinical evidence; and translate findings into reports, journal articles, and presentations for clients, professional associations, and the public.
- Assist in developing and drafting research proposals.
- Mentor research analysts, share approaches to solving concrete problems, and provide feedback on others’ work.
- Manage or lead projects or tasks.
- Serve as a client contact for analytical or statistical expertise.
- Contribute to a collaborative environment that values and respects diverse perspectives, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
