Research Scientist I (Policy)

Summary

Avalere Health is a healthcare advisory company focused on improving patient outcomes through policy, medical, and marketing expertise. The Research Scientist I will design and execute policy analytics studies, perform statistical analyses using large healthcare databases, develop research reports and publications, and support client innovation and advisory objectives.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute analytical studies, protocols and methods
• Contribute to the development of concept proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and analysis plans
• Perform descriptive and advanced statistical analysis using large patient and/or claims databases in support of projects and strategic objectives
• Develop and author study reports and publications
• Independently manage workflow and make direct contributions to the research and analysis process
• Work within the policy analytics team to identify areas for delivering innovation to clients
• Maintain compliance with Avalere Health’s policies, procedures and mission statement

Skills

• BA/BS or MA/MS in economics, mathematics, statistics, data science, health policy, public administration, public policy, public health, epidemiology, statistics or related discipline
• 4+ years consulting, healthcare, academia, or pharmaceutical/device industry experience
• Broad technical knowledge of health economics, policy research and analytic designs
• Proficiency in design and execution of analytic studies using large administrative pharmacy and medical claims databases (public and private)
• Proficiency in using statistical software packages such as SAS, SQL, and/or STATA
• Working knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and/or econometric skills
• Excellent writing, project management, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple work streams with limited supervision
• Demonstrated problem solving, analytical reasoning and decision-making skills and strong commitment to meeting goals and deadlines
• Positive, flexible and self-motivated attitude, with excellent teamwork skills and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Healthcare policy and analysis background a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• BA/BS or MA/MS in economics, mathematics, statistics, data science, health policy, public administration, public policy, public health, epidemiology, statistics or related discipline
• 4+ years consulting, healthcare, academia, or pharmaceutical/device industry experience
• Broad technical knowledge of health economics, policy research and analytic designs
• Proficiency in design and execution of analytic studies using large administrative pharmacy and medical claims databases (public and private)
• Proficiency in using statistical software packages such as SAS, SQL, and/or STATA
• Working knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and/or econometric skills
• Excellent writing, project management, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple work streams with limited supervision
• Demonstrated problem solving, analytical reasoning and decision-making skills and strong commitment to meeting goals and deadlines
• Positive, flexible and self-motivated attitude, with excellent teamwork skills and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment

Nice to Haves

• Healthcare policy and analysis background a plus

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 the employee assistance program
• Personalized health support
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies
• Continuous opportunities to professionally develop with on-demand training, support, and global mobility opportunities across the business
• Dedicated social opportunities and resources for homeworkers
• Six Employee Network Groups – Diverse Ability, Family, Gender, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, and Race/Ethnicity – providing opportunities to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion and to connect, learn, and socialise through regular meetings and programs of activity