Health Economist, Office of Pharmaceutical Policy and Analysis

About the position Responsibilities • 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 residents Benefits • 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 Deferred Compensation 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 Apply tot his job