AVP, Health Economics and Outcomes Research

Overview:  The AVP, Health Economics and Outcomes Research will join the Inovalon Insights’ Advanced Healthcare Analytics team and utilize their deep subject matter expertise and understanding of business issues to help our clients optimize business operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Independently build a book of business with new life science clients and grow business with existing life science clients (success measured through achievement of sales target)
• Deliver a large and diverse portfolio of health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) and real world evidence (RWE) analytic projects (success measured through achievement of revenue target)
• Lead cross functional teams to execute on statements of work, interpret results, summarize findings, and advise on strategy (success measured through achievement of targets for excellence in execution);
• Serve as a principal HEOR subject matter expert and thought leader within the team and across the Company (success measured through achievement of targets for scientific publications, conference presentations, marketing support, and thought leadership)
• Develop direct reports and expand team to support sales and delivery objectives (success measured through core competencies)
• Collaborate with clients to develop and implement strategic and tactical plans; 
• Responsible for project completion, strategic consultation, and for the utilization of best methods to address research needs;
• Manage project staff in project delivery, particularly client communication, client management, and dissemination;
• Responsible for final deliverables on projects where serving as a senior expert in terms of accuracy and quality and financial performance; 
• 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; and
• Fulfill those responsibilities and/or duties that may be reasonably provided by Inovalon for the purpose of achieving operational and financial success of the Company.

Job Requirements:

• At least 10 years of progressive experience supporting and leading HEOR/RWE projects with top-tier life science customers;
• Minimum ten (10) years’ relevant work experience within the healthcare industry is required;
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience successfully leading teams to sales and revenue goal attainment;
• In depth expertise in identified subject matter area;
• Strong track record of publication in peer-reviewed academic, methods, and/or applied analytics journals;
• Extensive experience analyzing healthcare research and conveying findings into vehicles for internal/external distribution;
• Outstanding problem-solving and analytic skills with the ability to apply knowledge outside of one’s immediate functional area;
• Solve complex client issues in a timely and appropriate manner;
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) including the ability to concisely explain complicated concepts to technical and non-technical audiences;
• Proven situational leadership skills and the ability to motivate and generate enthusiasm with individuals across all levels of the organization. Exemplary interpersonal skills that translate into positive relationships with colleagues and clients;
• Commitment to working in a team environment with an emphasis on collaboration and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues and clients;
• Outstanding problem-solving and analytic skills with the ability to apply knowledge outside of one’s immediate functional area; and
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Education:

• A graduate degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, public administration, health economics, or a relevant discipline, or equivalent relevant work experience.

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.