Research Consulting Lead

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Description

The Research Consulting Lead will be apart of a healthcare policy research team (HHR). They will:

1) Oversee project teams comprised of individuals tasked with research consulting and analytic roles in the design, implementation, analysis and interpretation of research studies in the area of healthcare policy.

2) Directly serve in the research consulting (described below) or analytic role on research studies.

3) Work closely with the Research Consulting Principal to support development of a healthcare policy research pipeline that explores the role of managed care in the healthcare industry.

4) Participate in publication strategy and medical writing tasks.

Responsibilities

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


Overseeing the development of study protocols for business owners/research partners/clients, ensuring that studies are designed in a feasible, rigorous, and cost effective manner.
Overseeing, from inception to completion, projects that involve retrospective data analysis, primary data collection, mixed methods, or prospective observational or interventional healthcare outcomes.
Providing expert recommendations for the design and execution of research studies, ensuring a scientifically sound approach that is in line with HHR (Humana Healthcare Research) business objectives and value to Humana.
Working collaboratively with Director of Research Consulting or Research Consulting Principal in business development by delivering advanced capability presentations to potential partners/clients, and generating new collaborative research opportunities for HHR (Humana Healthcare Research).
Assisting the Director of Research Consulting/Research Consulting Principal on strategic planning and infrastructure development activities.


The main day-to-day responsibilities of the Research Consulting Lead when serving the role of research consulting include:


Identifying and understanding business and clinical issues to map these issues into quantitative questions.
Designing scientifically valid studies to answer relevant questions.
Exploring relevant data sources to understand what metrics can be produced.
Coordinating the integration of data to determine clinical and economic trends and impact.
Working with complex health care databases to produce statistical output and interpret results.
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.


Required Qualifications


Master's degree in the area of healthcare policy research (e.g., health policy, public health, psychology, epidemiology, outcomes research, health services research)
Experience conducting research in healthcare policy or health systems, or social determinants of health
Experience designing research studies in the Medicare managed care and Traditional Medicare arena with application to health services research
Experience leading teams working on healthcare research projects (HEOR, primary research, claims data research, etc).
Strong problem solving skills, flexibility and the ability to work effectively on an inter-disciplinary team
Strong verbal and written communication


Preferred Qualifications


PhD degree in health policy, health services research, public health, psychology, pharmacoeconomic, epidemiology or equivalent
Prior work experience in primary research, prospective research, health services research or HEOR within a managed care or healthcare research organization
Record of publication in leading peer-reviewed publications


Additional Information

Humana and its subsidiaries require vaccinated associates who work outside of their home to submit proof of vaccination, including COVID-19 boosters. Associates who remain unvaccinated must either undergo weekly negative COVID testing OR wear a mask at all times while in a Humana facility or while working in the field. Every associate and contractor who work inside a Humana facility or in the field, regardless of vaccination status, must complete a daily health screening questionnaire.

WAH requirements:


Must have the ability to provide a high-speed DSL or cable modem for a home office. Associates or contractors who live and work from home in the state of California will be provided payment for their internet expense.
A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 25x10 (25mpbs download x 10mpbs upload) is required.
Satellite and Wireless Internet service is NOT allowed for this role.


A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

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