Full-Time

Associate Principal / Principal

Policy Analytics

Posted on 10/3/2025

Avalere Health

Avalere Health

201-500 employees

Healthcare consulting with advisory, policy, marketing

Compensation Overview

$150k - $200k/yr

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Remote in USA

Remote

Category
Consulting (1)
Required Skills
SAS
R
Public Policy
SQL
Stata
Requirements
  • A degree in public policy, public health, economics, or a related field
  • 10+ years of prior, relevant full-time work experience
  • Experience with healthcare-related quantitative analysis (e.g., micro-simulation models, forecasting models, or claims-based analysis)
  • Familiarity with key data sources for healthcare analysis (e.g., Medicare claims, Medicare Part D data, commercial claims, Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) data, or Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey (MCBS) data)
  • A strong interest in and knowledge of the Medicare Advantage program and healthcare policy
  • Demonstrated analytic and quantitative skills
  • Solid communication skills (written and verbal) including the ability to concisely explain complicated concepts to clients and staff within and outside of the firm.
  • Experience with one or more programming languages (e.g., SAS, SQL, Stata, R)
Responsibilities
  • Serve as a member of the leadership team of our health plans initiative, leading design and implementation of data-driven projects focused on Medicare Advantage
  • Develop new models and analytic approaches to provide insights on US healthcare policy
  • Advise healthcare industry stakeholders using data driven analysis
  • Conduct quantitative research on a diverse array of US healthcare issues
  • Construct and improve models to predict and understand policy implications, using claims and pharmacy event data
  • Work independently and on collaborative teams with other analysts and experts, sometimes as the lead quantitative analyst on the project
  • Interpret others’ analyses to assess, critique, or build on their findings
  • Understand analyses and insights of other entities (e.g., CBO, OMB, CMS, MEDPAC, MACPAC)
  • Present quantitative results to both technical and non-technical audiences
Desired Qualifications
  • The ability to interpret regulation and legislation to model impacts of changes on stakeholders
  • A willingness to learn complex issues relating to the healthcare delivery system.
  • Initiative, working independently with minimal supervision.
  • Experience overseeing and supervising work of staff members.
  • Commitment to working in a team environment with an emphasis on collaboration and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues and clients.
  • Experience in managing multiple deadlines.
  • Outstanding problem-solving and analytic skills with the ability to apply knowledge outside of one’s immediate functional area.
  • Advanced experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Excel.

Avalere Health is a healthcare consulting firm that provides advisory, medical affairs, and marketing services to providers, payers, and life sciences companies. Its offerings help clients navigate the healthcare market through a proprietary SenseMaking model that combines data analysis, policy expertise, and market insights. This approach supports areas such as market access and reimbursement strategies, policy analysis, and government affairs, with revenue generated from consulting fees. The company differentiates itself by applying its SenseMaking framework to deliver targeted, data-backed recommendations across the healthcare ecosystem, integrating policy, market, and clinical considerations for each client. Its goal is to help clients make informed decisions, optimize performance, and achieve their business objectives in a complex and evolving healthcare environment.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$140M

Headquarters

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Founded

2000

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Japan office leverages oncology, diabetes, immunology markets for rapid revenue growth.
  • Inovalon acquisition enhances SenseMaking with advanced health data analytics.
  • New hires like Emily Donaldson and Corrina Safeio bolster policy and marketing expertise.

What critics are saying

  • Amar Urhekar's unproven three-pillar strategy fails within 12-24 months against boutiques.
  • C-suite marketing reshuffles with Sarah Hall disrupt client continuity in 6-12 months.
  • Trump 2025 policies collapse US drug pricing advisory revenue in 6-18 months.

What makes Avalere Health unique

  • Proprietary SenseMaking model intersects science, society, and systems for unified strategies.
  • Integrated advisory, medical, and marketing services span full product lifecycle.
  • Global expansion includes Japan office led by Junji Yokokawa targeting oncology growth.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Wellness Program

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

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