Description

 

Designs studies, analyzes and reports pharmacoeconomic and disease management information at the request of internal and external customers. Provides hematology/oncology clinical analysis expertise to pharmaceutical manufacturers, managed care, US Oncology corporate departments, physician and clinical leadership. Conducts pharmacoeconomic and outcomes research. Develops models for cancer treatment alternatives. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

SCOPE

 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Writes proposals, protocols and establishes effective timelines for delivery of studies.·

 Researches and performs critical and statistical analysis of medical and scientific evidence as the basis for disease management guidelines, P&T Committee actions, and pharmacoeconomic comparisons of cancer therapies and regimens.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Analyzes data to answer questions posed by internal or external questions ·

Formats output of data analysis for customer readiness, including reports, presentations, and manuscripts.

Audits database contents for accuracy and validity Obtains raw data from available sources (primarily iKnowMed and Financial Data Warehouse) Designs data layout for each study (including data elements and sample size) based on required data elements from customers Conducts and publishes the results of outcomes research. Develops pharmacoeconomic models for cancer treatment alternatives for use in pay for performance, case rating, capitation forecasts, and cost of goods sold impact analyses. Works with customers to identify and refine study concepts

Requirements

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMasters degree in Pharmacy, or related clinical discipline, PharmD, Ph.D. preferred. Outcomes research and pharmacoeconomic training, and two to five years experience in writing and completing studies required. Advanced data base and Excel knowledge and experience (Access and Excel). Strong verbal and written communications skills. Minimum two years experience as an oncology clinical practitioner in inpatient and outpatient settings.

 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment. Requires frequent interaction with physicians, nurses, and other clinical and corporate staff. Work may require significant travel by air or automobile.