Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) Analyst

Wellmark, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellmark, Inc. seeks an HEOR Analyst to blend clinical insights with data-driven storytelling in a hybrid Des Moines role.

You'll gather, validate, and interpret evidence to quantify benefits, costs, and risks, translating results into actionable recommendations for decision makers.

Qualifications

• Strong data analytics skills with ability to interpret complex clinical data.
• Experience with pharmacoeconomic reviews or HEOR/CER literature reviews.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, pivot tables, and trend analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support evaluation of pharmacy solutions by collecting and organizing clinical/economic data.
• Conduct literature reviews and summarize findings from trials and cost of care studies.
• Prepare data-driven recommendations for pharmacy initiatives and formulate value stories.
• Contribute to ROI, health outcomes, and budget impact analyses.
• Maintain tools/templates for tracking outcomes and communicate results clearly.

Skills

Data analytics

SAS

SQL

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or related clinical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) Analyst

• Full-time
• Department: Clinical | Health Networks | Provider Support
• Pay Grade: 23

Why Wellmark: We are a mutual insurance company owned by our policy holders across Iowa and South Dakota, and we’ve built our reputation on over 80 years’ worth of trust. We are not motivated by profits. We are motivated by the well-being of our friends, family, and neighbors–our members. If you’re passionate about joining an organization working hard to put its members first, to provide best-in-class service, and one that is committed to sustainability and innovation,

Learn more about our unique benefit offerings here .

Use your strengths at Wellmark!

We’regrowing our Pharmacyteamand are excited to introduce this newly created opportunity for someone whothrives inblending clinicalinsightswith data-driven storytelling.

Also known internally as a Clinical Pharmacy Analyst, you’ll put your foundational clinical pharmacy knowledge and analytical skills to work evaluating pharmacy solutions that impact healthcare delivery. You’ll gather, validate, and interpret clinical and economic evidence in a highly collaborative, matrixed environment, helping translate complex data into clear, meaningful insights. You’ll contribute to established analyses and models that quantify expected benefits, costs, and risks to ultimately help optimize healthcare resources. More importantly, you won’t just crunch numbers, you’ll transform them into concise, actionable recommendations that clearly communicate financial impact, member and provider experience, and health outcomes to decision makers.

Collaboration is central to this role. You’ll partner closely with Business Analytics, Actuarial, and Health Services teams to ensure strong solution performance measurement, high data integrity, and consistent documentation. You’ll also support formulary maintenance activities, conduct literature reviews (HEOR/CER), and help develop compelling presentations that bring findings to life. Along the way, you’ll continue building your expertise in pharmacoeconomic methods and sharpen your consultative communication skills—growing as both a technical expert and strategic partner. Critical thinking, curiosity, and an inquisitive mindset are essential as they fuel continuous learning and innovation within our Pharmacy function.

If you’re energized by meaningful analysis, cross-functional teamwork, and making healthcare better, we’d love to meet you!

Hybrid environment

This position will work a hybrid schedule of at least 3 days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) in Wellmark’s Des Moines office, with 2 days (Monday, Friday) remote option.

Preferred Qualifications - Great to have:

• Direct and applicable experience in data analytics or related field that includes experience with data tools (i.e. SAS, SQL, Excel, etc.).
• Strong clinical literature review and analytical writing skills.

Required Qualifications - Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or related clinical discipline.
• 4+ years of clinical pharmacy experience in health plan, PBM, or related industry which includes ability to conduct pharmacoeconomic reviews. Experience may include relevant internship(s) and pharmacy-based health system roles such as medication use evaluation and pharmacy quality improvement roles.
• Proven ability to organize and analyze clinical data, develop predictive models to drive business decisions, interpret the model results, turn data into actionable insights, and effectively communicate model results.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office & advanced Excel skills – e.g. pivot tables, trend analysis, and formulas. Technical aptitude to learn new data management and analysis tools or methodologies quickly.
• Excellent analytical skills, data management capabilities, and strong attention to detail. Ability to review data and provide measurable outcomes and trend measures to support and influence business decisions. Possesses natural curiosity and able to influence business decisions and devise solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to accurately and effectively summarize clinical literature.
• Effective organization and prioritization skills. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines while also adapting to changing priorities and business needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills to quickly build rapport, credibility and collaborative partnerships with peers, leaders and stakeholders.

What you will do:

• a. Support the evaluation of pharmacy solutions by collecting, validating, and organizing clinical and economic data.
• b. Participate in opportunity sizing analyses and contribute to the preparation of data-driven recommendations for pharmacy initiatives.
• c. Conduct literature reviews and summarize findings from clinical trials, cost of care studies, and health economic evaluations, focusing on data quality and relevance.
• d. Participate in the creation and maintenance of pharmacy value stories, articulating return on investment (ROI), health outcomes, member, and provider impact.
• e. Perform data entry, modeling, and reporting to support formulary decisions and ongoing formulary maintenance activities.
• f. Develop and maintain tools and templates for tracking outcomes and value associated with clinical pharmacy interventions.
• g. Contribute to cost-effectiveness, cost-utility, and budget impact analyses by preparing data sets and supporting calculations.
• h. Compile and organize Health Economics Outcomes Research (HEOR) and Comparative Effectiveness Research (CER) materials for presentations and decision-making.
• i. Maintain positive working relationships with internal teams and external partners, supporting collaborative pharmacoeconomic evaluations.
• j. Continuously develop skills in evolving data analytics, clinical pharmacy, and consultative communication through active participation in team projects and training.
• k. Other duties as assigned.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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