Abarca Health

Associate Director, RWE

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, ConsultingIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's or Ph.D. in Epidemiology or a related field. Strong project management and communication skills are essential, along with knowledge of regulatory guidelines (FDA, EMA, HTA) for real-world evidence and epidemiology. Extensive experience in epidemiological research, study design, and data analysis is required, with a preference for experience in CER, post-marketing commitments, and external control arm studies for regulatory purposes. Proficiency in identifying and utilizing diverse real-world data (RWD) sources is also necessary.

Responsibilities

The Epidemiologist will participate in projects to meet client evidence needs by combining epidemiological skills with a strategic mindset. Key responsibilities include identifying evidence-related solutions for research questions, playing a key role in study design, developing study protocols, interpreting and presenting data, and creating communication materials such as abstracts, posters, and manuscripts.

Skills

Real-World Evidence (RWE)
Data Science
Statistics
Analytics
Epidemiology
Study Design
Study Execution
Market Access
Patient Engagement
Medical Strategy
Regulatory Affairs
Clinical Operations
Biometrics

Abarca Health

Pharmacy Benefit Management services provider

About Abarca Health

Abarca Health provides Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services, focusing on flexible and user-friendly solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Its main product, the Darwin platform, allows clients to quickly implement and modify benefit designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Abarca Health manages over $5.3 billion in drug spend and processes 100 million prescription claims annually, offering additional services like home delivery for prescriptions. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the PBM market.

Aventura, FloridaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

PTO
Parental leave
Work flexibility
Health insurance
Wellness stipend
401k
Tuition reimbursement
Leadership development programs

Risks

Increased competition from Amazon Pharmacy and Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company.
Growing focus on specialty drugs may require platform adaptation.
Shift towards price transparency could pressure Abarca's pricing models.

Differentiation

Abarca Health's Darwin platform is highly adaptable and user-friendly.
The company offers innovative programs like Triple S en Casa for home delivery.
Abarca Health ensures compliance with ever-changing healthcare regulations.

Upsides

Abarca transitioned two million members to Darwin in 18 months, showing operational efficiency.
Collaboration with Blue Shield of California boosts Abarca's reputation in the PBM sector.
Recognition as a top IT workplace attracts top talent, driving innovation.

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