Research Consulting Lead

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Humana

Research Consulting Lead

in

Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania

Description

The Research Consulting Lead performs basic observational and experimental scientific, technological, health economics and outcomes investigation directed toward the acquisition of new knowledge and to guide business decisions. The Research Consulting Lead works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial.

Responsibilities

Humana Healthcare Research (HHR) needs your analytical skills to help us tell a compelling story about healthcare today. Through the design and implementation of various types of research studies and the strategic interpretation of data, we provide Humana and our external research partners with meaningful real-life insights about healthcare utilization and costs, patterns of medication use, health outcomes, disease burden and beyond. We're passionate about combining and analyzing diverse types of primary and secondary data to extract new, actionable discoveries to improve outcomes and the patient experience. We encourage you to dive into your passion for research and use your insights to help continue to build knowledge in the healthcare arena. We're looking for driven, innovative people who are interested in using their research skills to help Humana make lasting, positive changes in the healthcare industry.

The Research Consulting Lead provides expert guidance around study design, research methodology, analyses and interpretation of results. Acts as principal investigator, leading the study team from study inception to dissemination of research results. Prepares comprehensive documents including study protocols, technical reports, executive summaries, and presentations to communicate the study research findings. Publishes research results, in peer reviewed publications and presents same at appropriate scientific conferences and forums. Documents research leading to patent disclosure or technical and/or scientific advancement. Advises executives to develop functional strategies (often segment specific) on matters of significance. Exercises independent judgment and decision making on complex issues regarding job duties and related tasks, and works under minimal supervision, Uses independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors and determining the best course of action.

The main day-to-day responsibilities of the Research Consulting Lead include:

Identifying and understanding business and clinical issues to map these issues into research questions.

Designing scientifically valid studies to answer relevant questions.

Overseeing the development of statements of work and study protocols for business owners/research partners/clients, ensuring that studies are designed in a feasible, scientifically sound, and most cost effective manner.

Overseeing the implementation of projects that involve retrospective data analysis, primary data collection, mixed methods, prospective observational, interventional healthcare outcomes studies from inception to completion.

Reporting results for studies through presentations, abstracts and publications.

Communicating insights and analytical findings to a broad range of audiences.

Mentoring other research professionals in extensive projects or programs.

Working collaboratively with the Director of External Health Economics & Outcomes Research in business development by delivering advanced capability presentations to potential partners/clients, and generating new research business opportunities for HHR.

Assisting the Director of External Health Economics & Outcomes Research with strategic planning and infrastructure development activities.

Assisting the Director of Research Consulting/Research Consulting Principal on staff recruitment.

10% travel may be required once covid restrictions are lifted

Required Qualifications

Healthcare / research-oriented degree [e.g., MD, PharmD, PhD or Master's degree in public health, health economics & outcomes research, epidemiology, biostatistics]

7 or more years of research experience

2 or more years of project leadership experience

In-depth understanding of healthcare research methodology and experience conducting healthcare research

Experience leading cross functional teams working on healthcare research projects

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

PhD degree in public health, health economics & outcomes research, epidemiology or equivalent

Prior work experience in healthcare research using primary data (e.g. survey data) and secondary data (e.g. administrative claims data) within the managed care industry, pharmaceutical industry, a healthcare research organization

Additional Information

Humana is an organization with careers that change lives - including yours. As an innovator in the fast-paced industry of healthcare, we offer our associates careers that challenge, support and inspire them to use their passion for helping others and to lead their best lives. If you're ready to help people achieve lifelong well-being, and be a part of an organization that is growing and poised to make an impact on the future of healthcare, Humana has the right opportunity for you.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Company info

Humana Inc.
Website : http://www.humana.com