Principal – Evidence & Strategy

Summary

Join Avalere Health's Evidence & Strategy practice as a Principal Consultant, contributing to life sciences initiatives through qualitative and quantitative research, implementation science, and health economics. You will leverage your expertise in business development and research methodologies to provide strategic HEOR/Value & Evidence advisory services. The ideal candidate possesses deep knowledge of developing and interpreting evidence for life sciences products, particularly in global markets. This role involves designing, measuring, and evaluating interventions and initiatives. You will lead projects, manage client relationships, and present research findings to diverse stakeholders. Avalere offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a remote or hybrid work option.

Requirements

• Graduate level degree in public health, public policy, epidemiology, health economics, 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
• 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
• 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

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 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

• A generous company pension/retirement plan
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive employee wellbeing initiatives
• Compelling time-off policy