Senior Health Economics & Policy Research Lead

RTI Health Solutions; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 166,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

RTI International seeks a Senior Research Economist to lead analyses in health economics and domestic US health policy research. You will direct studies, design analyses, and mentor staff for government and non-government clients.

The role requires deep Medicare knowledge, experience with large datasets, and the ability to translate results into policy insights, while developing new business and managing project scopes.

Qualifications

• PhD with at least 8 years of relevant experience or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience designing studies using claims data and presenting results.
• Ability to interpret regulation and model impacts on stakeholders.
• Deep Medicare program knowledge and US health policy context.
• Experience with large data sets and data processing systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead analyses for health economics and policy research projects for US government and clients.
• Plan and direct proposals of significant technical complexity and value.
• Translate analytic findings into actionable insights for technical and client audiences.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resource plans.
• Mentor junior staff and develop business opportunities with clients.

Skills

CMS experience

Data analysis

Health economics

Policy knowledge

Education

PhD + 8 years

Masters + 12 years

Bachelors + 15 years

Job description

RTI International seeks a Senior Research Economist to lead analyses in health economics and domestic US health policy research. You will direct studies, design analyses, and mentor staff for government and non-government clients.

The role requires deep Medicare knowledge, experience with large datasets, and the ability to translate results into policy insights, while developing new business and managing project scopes.