Health Economist, Office of Pharmaceutical Policy and Analysis
About the positionResponsibilities• Supporting the development and achievement of agency strategic and research objectives as they relate to pharmaceutical policy and data analysis• Conducting analyses to understand trends in pharmaceutical access, utilization, affordability, spending, and other related topics in the Commonwealth using descriptive statistics, regression modeling, and other statistical methods• Working in Stata, SAS, SQL, Tableau, and/or Python to create analytic files from claims and survey data• Developing and administering data surveys• Drafting legislative reports, policy recommendations, white papers, and other associated collateral materials relating to pharmaceutical policy• Reviewing and synthesizing the academic literature and industry studies relevant to various topics relating to pharmaceutical policy• Participating in meetings with industry leaders, advocates, and other stakeholders• Collaborating internally with other HPC departments on work related to pharmaceuticals.Requirements• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. Nice-to-haves• A minimum of five years’ experience in pharmaceutical policy research and analysis, preferably with direct experience in state or federal government• Significant subject matter expertise in pharmaceutical pricing and policy, especially related to access, affordability, and implications for spending growth• Experience programming with Stata, SAS, SQL, Python or other standard statistical software. Stata experience a plus• Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative data sources related to the development and pricing of pharmaceutical drugs and therapies, as well as pharmaceutical benefit designs• A commitment to understanding and responding to inequities in the access to and affordability of pharmaceutical drugs based on race, ethnicity, language, disability status, and other factors• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate the results of complex quantitative analyses clearly and concisely to non-technical audiences• The ability to work independently and balance multiple, competing priorities and deadlines• Demonstrated experience working on cross-functional, complex, long-term projects and initiatives in the context of a fast-paced work environment• Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail• A commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that promotes collaboration amongst diverse viewpoints, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts• A dedication to public service and a desire to advance a more transparent, accountable, and equitable health care system for all Massachusetts residentsBenefits• 12 paid holidays per year and generous sick, vacation, and personal time• 75% state paid medical insurance premium• Health, dental, and vision plans offered through the Group Insurance Commission• Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Assistance, and Commuting Assistance programs• Low-cost basic and optional life insurance• Retirement savings: State Employees' Pension and a DeferredCompensation 457(b) plan• Tuition benefit for employee and spouse at state colleges and universities• Extended sick leave program participation• Professional development and continuing education opportunities• Qualified employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program• A suite of well-being benefits Apply tot his job