Research Economist

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Research Economist specializing in prescription drug and healthcare data analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to quantitative research activities related to prescription policy and health services research
• Design and develop analytic data files by integrating various data sources, including Medicare claims and prescription drug data
• Conduct and supervise statistical analyses of large, complex datasets and present results effectively to diverse audiences

Required Qualifications

• A Master's degree in health services research, health economics, health policy, or a related quantitative field with at least 3 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience
• Experience using prescription drug data and analyzing large healthcare datasets, particularly Medicare or Medicaid claims
• Proficiency in quantitative, financial, actuarial, and statistical analysis using tools like Python, SQL, R, SAS, and/or Stata
• Knowledge of domestic health policy, especially Medicare Part D and other prescription drug policies
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team