Director of Comparative Effectiveness Research Policy Development, Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER)
The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) is an innovative, independent non-profit health care research organization dedicated to improving the application of evidence throughout the health care system. Among ICER’s key initiatives are the California Technology Assessment Forum (CTAF), the Midwest Comparative Effectiveness Public Advisory Council (Midwest CEPAC), and New England Comparative Effectiveness Public Advisory Council (New England CEPAC). These public deliberative bodies represent a unique platform from which to advance collaborative efforts to analyze scientific evidence on what works best, to foster an honest dialogue about the evidence on effectiveness and value with the public, and to translate this evidence into action to improve patient care. Through these initiatives and all its other efforts, ICER thrives on the entrepreneurial spirit of its employees to empower patients, clinicians, and policymakers in their quest for better care at lower costs.
ICER is looking to add an experienced Director of Comparative Effectiveness Research Policy Development to its team of clinicians, researchers, and policy experts. Details on the specific responsibilities and minimum qualifications are provided below. Before going there, however, ask yourself the following questions:
Do you have a passion for growing and maintaining a community of thought-leaders committed to a common mission?
Do you thrive in an “all-hands-on-deck,” entrepreneurial environment focused on exceeding project goals and expectations?
Are you passionate about health policy and health system change?
If you’ve answered “yes” to each question, read on!
Director of Comparative Effectiveness Research Policy Development
The Director of Comparative Effectiveness Research Policy Development will be responsible for leading ICER’s collaboration with the organizations participating in ICER’s membership program to develop influential policy analyses that address key issues in the generation, interpretation, and application of evidence in the US health care system. The primary goal of this effort is to define and execute policies that can improve how evidence is used to support coverage decisions, pricing negotiations, and payment mechanisms for new pharmaceutical and biotech innovations.
To achieve this goal the Director will take the lead in policy development and operational
management of the ICER membership program. The membership program brings together senior leaders from insurers, PBMs, and life science companies through an annual Policy Summit and has supporting activities that include evidence policy webinars and methods advisory groups. A full description of the ICER membership is available on our website at https://icer-review.org/about/membership/.
The Director will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of policy development, recruitment, and member retention for this unique community. The Director will lead the development of the policy analyses that support the ICER membership program and serve as its most important product. The Director will also ensure member needs are identified, available solutions are being communicated and delivered, and members are maximizing the benefits of membership. The Director of Comparative Effectiveness Research Policy Development reports to the President of ICER, Dr. Steve Pearson.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s or doctoral degree a plus.
- Minimum 5 years previous employment at a biotech, pharmaceutical, pharmacy benefit management, health insurer organization, or health policy think tank. This job could suit a seasoned policy leader seeking a flexible, innovative position, or it could be a good fit for a more junior person looking to build a policy career at the interface between the life science and payer communities.
- High-level experience with policy analysis in the areas of health economics, clinical development, payer engagement, or payer medical policy development.
- Experience participating in or managing multi-disciplinary processes across payers and life science industry a plus.
- Ability to establish, interact and maintain credibility and positive working relationships with the team, ICER Members and prospective members at all corporate levels.
- Ability to work independently in managing projects as well as creatively and collaboratively in a team setting.
- Confidence and maturity in dealing with high-level public and private officials.
- The highest levels of personal initiative and attention to detail.
ICER offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
Interested candidates should e-mail resume and cover letter to careers@icer-review.org; please also include contact information should we wish to schedule an interview.