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Director of Health Data Science, HEOR Research

Inovalon was founded in 1998 on the belief that technology, and data specifically, would empower the transformation of the entire healthcare ecosystem for the better, improving both outcomes and economics. At Inovalon, we believe that when our customers are successful in their missions, healthcare improves. Therefore, we focus on empowering them with data-driven solutions. And the momentum is building.

Together, as ONE Inovalon, we are a united force delivering solutions that address healthcare’s greatest needs. Through our mission-based culture of inclusion and innovation, our organization brings value not just to our customers, but to the millions of patients and members they serve.

Overview:  Inovalon’s Insights business unit is seeking a Director, Research Science and Advanced Analytics to join its Advanced Healthcare Analytics group. The group works with life sciences companies and other healthcare sectors to quantify and communicate the real-world value of healthcare interventions and to align our clients’ business strategies with the evidentiary demands of an increasingly value-driven marketplace.  We are driven by deep subject matter expertise, differentiated and proprietary real-world data assets, and an emphasis on sound business strategy coupled with rigorous research and advanced analytic capabilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Serve as internal and external technical subject matter expert (SME) pertaining to data analytics, biostatistics, econometrics, and/or research methods;
  • Deliver presentations and papers in public forums and conferences;
  • Contribute high-level technical, subject matter expertise to projects;
  • Contribute to scope and ideate project design and methods;
  • Anticipate and create flexible analytic tools and models for reuse with a diverse set of clients;
  • Author study reports and scientific publications, abstracts, and posters;
  • Identify and develop solutions to key strategic business problems using high-level modeling and statistical analyses techniques;
  • Utilize SQL to perform advanced-level data extraction, transformation and data management; fully document and manage library of source code and algorithms for future use;
  • Develop and test hypotheses in support of research and product offerings; communicate findings in a clear, precise, and actionable manner to clients;
  • Produce client-ready deliverables;
  • Interface independently with clients to design research studies, protocols, predictive and advanced analytics, observational research, reports, and publications;
  • Manage technical tasks on projects;
  • Contribute high-level technical expertise to scopes and Statements of Work (SOWs);
  • Develop junior staff into SMEs, both informally and formally, as a people manager based on need;
  • Maintain compliance with Inovalon’s policies, procedures and mission statement;
  • Adhere to all confidentiality and HIPAA requirements as outlined within Inovalon’s Operating Policies and Procedures in all ways and at all times with respect to any aspect of the data handled or services rendered in the undertaking of the position; and
  • Fulfill those responsibilities and/or duties that may be reasonably provided by Inovalon for the purpose of achieving operational and financial success of the Employer.

Job Requirements:

  • Minimum eight (8) years’ professional experience in healthcare or pharmaceutical industries required;
  • Demonstrated problem solving, analytical reasoning, and decision-making skills;
  • Expert understanding and experience in researching and resolving data issues with a logical, instinctive, and problem-solving mentality working with large, complex, and incomplete sources;
  • Business analytical skills (process flows, procedures, spreadsheets, modeling, etc.) and expert understanding of design and architecture principles;
  • Exhibit excellent project management skills with an ability to work independently on multiple projects with competing priorities; exhibit a strong commitment to meeting goals and deadlines;
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word;
  • Expert understanding of database management tools;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate to technical and non-technical audiences;
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment;
  • Knowledge of health care, health policy, pharmaceutical, medical device, and related issues; and
  • Expert ability to manage challenging client situations;

Education:

  • Master’s degree in computer science, machine learning, applied mathematics, econometrics, statistics, engineering, physics, or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

  • Sedentary work (i.e. sitting for long periods of time);
  • Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force;
  • Frequently or constantly to lift, carry push, pull or otherwise move objects and repetitive motions;
  • Subject to inside environmental conditions; and
  • Travel for this position will include less than 5% locally usually for training purposes.

 

 

Inovalon Offers a Competitive Salary and Benefits Package

In addition to the base compensation, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

The actual base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.  At Inovalon, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Inovalon invests in associates to help them stay healthy, save for long-term financial goals, and manage the demands of work and personal commitments. That’s why Inovalon offers a valuable benefits package with a wide range of choices to meet associate needs, which may include health insurance, life insurance, company-paid disability, 401k, 18+ days of paid time off, and more.

Base Compensation Range
$128,600$190,550 USD

If you don’t meet every qualification listed but are excited about our mission and the work described, we encourage you to apply.  Inovalon is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and you may be just the right person for this or other roles. 

By embracing inclusion, we enhance our work environment and drive business success. Inovalon strives to provide equal opportunities to the communities where we operate and to our clients and everyone whom we serve. We endeavor to create a culture of inclusion in which our associates feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and pursue their professional goals in an equitable setting. We understand that by fostering this type of culture, and welcoming different perspectives, we generate innovation and growth. 

Inovalon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirement. 

To review the legal requirements, including all labor law posters, please visit this link

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Inovalon Holdings, Inc., a technology company, provides cloud-based platforms empowering a data-driven transformation from volume-based to value-based models throughout the healthcare industry. The company through, large-scale data interconnectivi...

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