Director, Health Economics and Outcomes Research

Duties And Responsibilities: Primary responsibility is to lead retrospective cohort studies that leverage Inovalon’s claims data assets alone or in combination with external data sources (e.g., EHR, SDOH). Required activities include leading cross functional project teams to develop and execute scope-of-work proposals, study design protocols and statistical analysis plans, analyze data, interpret results, summarize findings, oversee dissemination and publication development, and advise on strategy. Will work across multiple therapeutic areas. Serve as a principal HEOR subject matter expert within the team and across the firm. Support generation of business with new clients and grow business with existing clients. Utilize superior consulting acumen to identify client gaps and opportunities. Responsible for driving team goal achievement around sales, revenue, and project management. Plan and manage work requests, prioritization, and tracking for a wide range of research and data analytics projects of varying scope and size. Coordinate with team leadership and team members to define project scope, estimate work efforts, staff expertise/resource requirements, and develop project schedules. Manage project staff in project delivery, particularly client communication, client management, preparation and delivery of interim results, drafting of final reports (WORD, PowerPoint) and dissemination materials including abstracts, manuscripts, and white papers/brief insights. Coordinate with team members to assess and track status for on-time delivery of critical projects; this includes assisting teams and project members in removing impediments. Solve complex client issues in a timely and appropriate manner. Maintain compliance with Inovalon’s policies, procedures, and mission statement. Adhere to all confidentiality and HIPAA requirements as outlined within Inovalon’s Operating Policies and Procedures in all ways and at all times with respect to any aspect of the data handled or services rendered in the undertaking of the position. Fulfill those responsibilities and/or duties that may be reasonably provided by Inovalon for the purpose of achieving operational and financial success of the Employer.

Job Requirements: Minimum seven (7) years’ relevant work experience within the healthcare industry is required; deep expertise in HEOR methods, especially observational research and use of retrospective real-world data Minimum three (3) years’ experience successfully managing projects from inception to completion Experience in project management including tracking budgets, developing project plans and tracking status of deliverables, adhering to timelines, and client engagement Prior consulting experience strongly preferred Experience evaluating research findings and conveying findings in appropriate presentation formats for internal/external distribution Strong facilitation and presentation skills Detail oriented and highly motivated with ability to work independently Experience with IRB preferred Advanced written and verbal communication skills including the ability to concisely explain complicated concepts to stakeholders at all levels within and outside of the firm Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, prioritize multiple activities and adapt to a changing and fast-paced environment Advanced Microsoft Office skills including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word; knowledge of SharePoint Exemplary interpersonal skills that translate into positive relationships with colleagues and clients Commitment to working in a team environment with an emphasis on collaboration Outstanding problem-solving and analytic skills with the ability to gain and apply knowledge outside of one’s immediate functional area EducationBachelor’s or Master’s degree, or PhD, in HEOR, pharmacoeconomics, health economics, business administration, health policy, public policy, healthcare management, public health, public administration, or relevant discipline.

Physical Demands And Work Environment: Sedentary work (i.e., sitting for long periods of time); Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force; Frequently or constantly to lift, carry push, pull or otherwise move objects and repetitive motions; Subject to inside environmental conditions; and Travel for this position will include less than 5% locally usually for training purposes. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship (e.g. H-1B, TN, or E-3). Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States as a condition of employment. (This is only applicable for US-based positions) By embracing inclusion, we enhance our work environment and drive business success. Inovalon strives to provide equal opportunities to the communities where we operate and to our clients and everyone whom we serve. We endeavor to create a culture of inclusion in which our associates feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and pursue their professional goals in an equitable setting. We understand that by fostering this type of culture, and welcoming different perspectives, we generate innovation and growth. Inovalon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirement. To review the legal requirements, including all labor law posters, please visit this link To review the California Consumer Privacy Statement: Disclosures for California Residents, please visit this link

Compensation Range: $149.1K - $180K