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Principal Researcher, Prescription Drug Policy
Location
California + 4 moreAll locations: California | Illinois | North Carolina | Texas | Virginia
Posted
13 days ago
Salary
$155.7K - $190K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Principal Researcher, Prescription Drug Policy
American Institutes for Research
• Leads project and task execution and business development, specifically for work conducted for CMS and the CMS Innovation Center (CMMI). • Directs execution of large complex projects or portfolio of smaller projects; oversees the planning, design, and implementation of project procedures. • Provides senior subject matter expertise related to prescription drug prescribing, pricing, and rebate programs to delivery teams and/or proposal teams. • Leads proposal efforts including review of proposals for sound practices and techniques, briefings, and client relation/development activities. • Serves as industry expert for alternative payment models, value-based reimbursement, or Medicare payment policies, especially as they relate to prescription drug policies and pricing. • Effectively coaches and manages others to promote their development; sets developmental goals and measurements for staff. • Fosters an environment that values a wide range of perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and individual strengths.
Job Requirements
- Ph.D. in Economics, Health Services Research, Pharmacoeconomics or related field with a minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience managing and conducting research or related work or Master’s degree and at least 11 years of relevant experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience leading or managing large federal contracts.
- Direct experience on prior or current CMMI alternative payment model contracts or CMS drug pricing programs.
- Proven track record of winning new business with CMS, AHRQ, or other HHS agencies.
- Extensive knowledge of Medicare payment policy, Medicare Advantage, and/or Medicaid.
- Knowledge of Medicare claims, provider claims, survey data, and publicly available datasets, including Part D encounter data and other prescription drug event data.
Benefits
- AIR’s Total Rewards Program
- Competitive salary
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