Director, Health Economics and Outcomes Research

Inovalon; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 149,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Inovalon is seeking a Director of Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) to lead retrospective cohort studies using our claims data assets and external sources. You will guide study design, statistical analysis, and dissemination while advising on strategic directions across multiple therapeutic areas.

The role requires senior HEOR leadership, excellent client engagement, and a track record in managing projects, budgets, and teams. Travel is typically limited as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years’ HEOR experience in healthcare with observational methods.
• Three+ years in managing projects from inception to completion.
• Experience communicating complex findings to clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead retrospective cohort studies using claims data and external sources.
• Drive scope, study design, analysis plans, and dissemination materials.
• Serve as HEOR subject matter expert across the firm.
• Manage client relationships, budgets, and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure on-time delivery and compliance with policies.

Skills

HEOR

Observational research

Retrospective data

Project management

Client engagement

IRB

Statistical analysis

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in HEOR or related

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

SharePoint

Job description

Inovalon is looking for a Director, Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR), to join its Insights Business unit. The Insights business unit focuses on driving impact for customers via maximizing the value of Inovalon’s proprietary large scale, real-world datasets through data-driven products, applied data analytics solutions, and data licensing.

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

Education

• Bachelor’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)

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Compensation Range: $149.1K - $180K