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NORC at the University of Chicago · 1 day ago

Principal Research Scientist - Pharmaceutical Pricing Practices and Policies Research

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$171K/yr - $210K/yr

12+ years exp

NORC at the University of Chicago is a non-partisan research institution that delivers reliable data and rigorous analysis. They are seeking an experienced Principal Research Scientist to direct program and policy projects focusing on pharmaceutical drug pricing practices and costs.

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Responsibilities

Play a lead role in growing NORC’s portfolio in the area of pharmaceuticals and prescription-drug pricing and policy

Provide consultative pricing analysis, evaluation expertise, and operational and technical support for federal clients on the following topics and their impact on prescription drug pricing

Design and conduct quantitative health economics modeling studies, evaluations, and analyses such as cost effectiveness, cost benefit, budget impact, network meta-analysis, and others to demonstrate the impact of policy changes on prescription drug pricing

Provide methods and estimations for price (or proxies), rebates, and margins calculations across pharmaceutical supply chains for Medicare Part B & D, Medicaid, Commercial, 340B and Big4

Independently draft and manage contract proposals and grant applications, communicating effectively with clients, consultants, and members of the policy and research community

Participate in and contribute to internal discussions and strategic thinking concerning future research opportunities and the implications of ongoing policy-making for NORC

Manage contracts and work closely with clients to ensure that contractual requirements (deliverables and timelines) and client expectations are met using the highest standards of quality and collegiality

Monitor and oversee the financial and administrative aspects of ongoing projects

Manage multiple project teams of senior, mid-level, and junior staff, and bring in experts as needed, to meet client expectations and contractual requirements

Supervise and mentor junior staff

Qualification

Pharmaceutical pricingHealth economicsQuantitative research methodsProject managementPolicy analysisLeadership skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Master or Doctoral degree in economics or related fields (training in medical or pharmaceutical disciplines and work with pharmaceuticals for health economics, pricing, and market access will be considered). PhD or PharmD preferred

At least 12 years' experience in positions of increasing responsibility in pharmaceutical pricing, market access, or related field (or equivalent education), including at least 5 years of project direction

Expert knowledge of IRA and MFN provisions, drug benefit redesign and their impact on prescription drug pricing

Knowledge/experience of estimating net of discounts and rebate Medicare Part D drug prices, Medicare Part B prices, Medicaid best prices from WAC and AMP, Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM) margins, net of discounts and rebate commercial prices, 340B prices, and volume of duplicates in Medicare and Medicaid

Knowledge/experience of utilization management, formulary placements, new therapeutic alternative market entry, loss of exclusivity, and their impact on drug pricing

Experience analyzing pharmaceutical pricing, costs, utilization, and quality outcomes using relevant data sets such as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part B & D, Medicaid, State Drug Utilization Data (SDUD), National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC), Federal Supply Schedule (FFS), IQVIA National Sales Perspectives (NSP), National Prescription Audit (NPA), Longitudinal Prescription Data (LRx), MIDAS, SSR Health, IPD Analytics, and Norstella

A strong foundation in quantitative and health economics research methods, and demonstrated experience designing and leading research studies

Knowledge of pharmaceutical and biosimilars therapy for chronic and high-cost conditions, including trends and shifts in pricing

Monitor and oversee the financial and administrative aspects of ongoing projects

Managerial, leadership, and interpersonal skills to lead inter-disciplinary, cross-national project teams

Experience with conducting policy analysis in a government or professional services environment

Experience with estimating project and proposal costs and managing project budgets

Excellent oral and written communication skills and aptitude in leading and working with project teams, coordinating multiple projects (including those run by others within NORC)

Occasional travel for site visits and meetings may be required

Qualified applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. We regret that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position

Preferred

PhD or PharmD preferred

Benefits

Generously subsidized health insurance, effective on the first day of employment

Dental and vision insurance

A defined contribution retirement program, along with a separate voluntary 403(b) retirement program

Group life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance

Benefits that promote work/life balance, including generous paid time off, holidays; paid parental leave, bereavement leave, tuition assistance, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).