Principal, Policy & Analytics

About Avalere Health United by one profound purpose: to reach EVERY PATIENT POSSIBLE . At Avalere Health, we ensure every patient is identified, treated, supported, and cared for. Equally. Our Advisory, Medical, and Marketing teams come together – powerfully and intentionally – to forge unconventional connections, building a future where healthcare is not a barrier and no patient is left behind. Achieving our mission starts with providing enriching, purpose-driven careers for our team that empower them to make a tangible impact on patient lives. We are committed to creating a culture where our employees are empowered to bring their whole selves to work and tap into the power of diverse backgrounds and skillsets to play a part in making a difference for every patient, everywhere. Our flexible approach to working allows our global teams to decide where they want to work, whether in-office or at home based on team and client need. 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We are deeply invested in supporting professional growth for our employees through day-to-day career experiences, access to thousands of on-demand training sessions, regular career conversations, and the opportunity for global, cross-capability career moves. We take pride in being part of the Disability Confident Scheme. This helps make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neurodiverse. If you'd like to apply and need adjustments made, you can let us know in your application. Where Healthcare Policy Meets Advanced Analytics Why This Role This role is designed for analytically oriented leaders who want to apply sophisticated analytics to real ‑ world healthcare policy questions —and see that work influence decision ‑ making at the highest levels of the healthcare ecosystem. As a Principal in Avalere Health’s Policy practice, you will operate at the intersection of policy expertise, quantitative analysis, and strategic advisory , helping clients understand how policy changes shape markets, payer behavior, and patient access. This is not a pure policy role or a pure analytics role—it is a hybrid leadership position for candidates who want both intellectual rigor and external impact. What this role is (and isn't) This role is : A senior, client ‑ facing leadership position for individuals who enjoy using analytics to solve complex healthcare policy problems An opportunity to design and oversee policy ‑ driven models and scenario analyses using large, complex healthcare datasets A chance to shape how policy insights are translated into business, access, and affordability implications for healthcare stakeholders A platform to build and lead teams that combine policy expertise with advanced analytics This role is not : A back ‑ office analytics execution role A purely qualitative policy research position A role limited to a single data source or modeling technique What you'll do We are seeking experienced policy and analytics leaders with a proven ability to: Sell, manage, and deliver a portfolio of analytics ‑ enabled policy engagements , serving as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders Apply advanced analytics and modeling to assess the impact of policy changes on healthcare markets, utilization, costs, and access Act as thought leaders at the intersection of healthcare policy, government payer dynamics, and quantitative analysis Build, mentor, and scale multidisciplinary teams that blend policy knowledge, data fluency, and analytical rigor Collaborate cross ‑ functionally to advance Avalere’s internal policy analytics capabilities and methodologies Essential Functions Policy ‑ Driven Client Development & Advisory Leadership Our Policy practice serves as a client ‑ embedded advisory “tip of the spear,” integrating policy interpretation with rigorous analytics. Principals are expected to understand not only what policy changes mean—but how those changes play out quantitatively across stakeholders. In this role, you will: Serve as the senior engagement lead and primary client contact , leading executive ‑ level discussions and presenting analytic, policy ‑ informed insights to C ‑ suite and senior leaders. Be viewed by clients as a policy and analytics thought partner , particularly on U.S. and global healthcare policy, Medicare and Medicaid dynamics, and downstream impacts on manufacturers, payers, providers, and patients. Grow business by identifying opportunities where analytics can deepen policy insight , supporting proposal development, scoping, and methodology design. Lead responses to RFPs and shape new work spanning policy analysis, quantitative modeling, and integrated advisory engagements. Clearly define engagement scope and analytic approaches during SOW development, balancing rigor, feasibility, and client decision needs. Meet or exceed revenue goals individually and through effective oversight of project and team performance. Analytics & Modeling Leadership Principals are expected to set the analytic vision for engagements—owning both the policy logic and the quantitative approach. You will: Translate complex policy and business questions into fit ‑ for ‑ purpose analytical frameworks , including simulation models, policy impact analyses, and scenario ‑ based forecasting. Oversee development and interpretation of models that integrate disparate healthcare data , such as: Medical and pharmaceutical claims Medicare and Medicaid data Healthcare utilization and cost data Financial and market data Guide teams in connecting analytic outputs to clear policy narratives and strategic implications for clients. Ensure analytic rigor, transparency, and defensibility of methods and assumptions. This role is ideal for candidates who enjoy thinking critically about model design , assumptions, and interpretation—not just execution. Firm Leadership & Capability Building Provide internal and external thought leadership on policy analytics , including conferences, publications, and internal points of view. Support senior leadership as an innovative contributor to the evolution of Avalere’s policy analytics capabilities. Drive initiatives that enhance Avalere’s reputation as a leader in evidence ‑ based healthcare policy advisory . Build, coach, and mentor teams—helping analytically minded staff grow into trusted policy advisors. About you Experience 10+ years of experience in healthcare policy, analytics, consulting, or related advisory roles. Robust understanding of U.S. and global healthcare market dynamics , particularly as they relate to policy changes at the state, federal, and international levels. Deep understanding of government payer dynamics (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid) and how they affect other healthcare stakeholders. Demonstrated experience developing and overseeing quantitative models and analyses that integrate multiple healthcare data sources. Proven success in senior, client ‑ facing roles with commercial accountability. Skills & Competencies Strong analytical and structured problem ‑ solving skills, with comfort navigating complex datasets and assumptions. Ability to bridge policy logic and quantitative insight —explaining analytical findings clearly to non ‑ technical audiences. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive ‑ level storytelling. Strong leadership, collaboration, and mentoring capabilities. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint What we can offer You will receive a 401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested), as well as life insurance, disability coverage, and medical, dental, and vision plans for peace of mind. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work, along with the option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year. We provide 20 vacation days plus one personal well-being day, recognise 9 public holidays, along with gifted end-of-year holidays and an early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August. Access free counselling through our employee assistance program and personalized health support. Our enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies provide support across every stage of your family-planning journey. You can also benefit from continuous opportunities to professionally develop with on-demand training, support, and global mobility opportunities across the business. We encourage all applicants to read our candidate privacy notice before applying to Avalere Health.