Associate Principal

Summary

Join Avalere Health as an Associate Principal in the Evidence & Strategy practice, leveraging expertise in evidence generation, value assessment, and commercialization of therapeutics, diagnostics, and devices. You will conduct quantitative and qualitative research, provide HEOR/Value & Evidence advisory services, generate novel solutions for clients, and lead projects supporting evidence generation for life sciences clients. Ideal candidates possess industry experience commercializing diagnostics and devices. The role involves supporting client engagements, informing business and evidence strategy, and working with cross-functional teams to answer complex health economic questions. You will develop and interpret evidence, communicate value for life sciences products, and understand health technology assessment and value assessment frameworks. A proven track record of conducting and leading healthcare research studies and engaging in client-facing business development is essential.

Requirements

• A graduate degree in a health-related discipline such as a clinical degree, 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
• Sophisticated understanding of defining value propositions for life sciences products, including quality and treatment cost and affordability across a broad range of offerings in therapeutics, diagnostics and devices
• Understanding of value assessment frameworks (e.g., ICER, ISPOR) coverage assessments (e.g., MolDx) and common approaches to calculating/assessing value
• Experience generating real-world evidence (qualitative and/ or quantitative) to support value assessments and inform clinical treatment guidelines, formulary and dossier 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 or implementation science, including formulating research questions, designing data collection instruments, and executing studies
• 7+ years of relevant work experience, ideally in a diagnostics, pharmaceutical, digital health company, healthcare consultancy, and/or healthcare-focused research organization
• Degree in public health, public policy, epidemiology, health economics, pharmacology, medicine or other quantitative health field of study required; graduate level degree preferred

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 RWE research using internal and external datasets and generating final reports for publication (manuscripts, posters, presentations)
• Presenting formally and informally the results of research to a diverse group of stakeholders
• Develops and executes RWE projects, including writing proposals and RFP responses, 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 Health