Health Economist, Office of Pharmaceutical Policy and Analysis

Job Description

Job Description

The   Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (HPC)  seeks a Health Economist to support a new Office of Pharmaceutical Policy and Analysis within the HPC, an independent state agency on the forefront of health care policy and cost containment in Massachusetts. Addressing rising pharmaceutical pricing, spending, and patient access issues are a top focus for the HPC and leading state policymakers, culminating in the recent passage of historic legislation in Massachusetts that limited out-of-pocket costs for certain high-value drugs, required the licensure of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), and established this new Office of Pharmaceutical Policy and Analysis.

Mission of the Office of Pharmaceutical Policy and Analysis

Newly established within the HPC in 2025, the Office of Pharmaceutical Policy and Analysis (OPPA) conducts nation-leading research and develops key policy recommendations related to pharmaceutical drug access and affordability, serving as the hub of expertise on pharmaceutical drug policy for the Commonwealth. The main functions of OPPA are to collect and analyze pharmaceutical spending data and information, develop and share reports and cutting-edge analyses of trends related to access, affordability, and spending on pharmaceutical drugs in the Commonwealth, and issue recommendations on pivotal matters related to pharmaceutical policy.

Role and Responsibilities

Duties of this position may include, but are not limited to :

• Supporting the development and achievement of agency strategic and research objectives as they relate to pharmaceutical policy and data analysis;
• Conducting analyses to understand trends in pharmaceutical access, utilization, affordability, spending, and other related topics in the Commonwealth using descriptive statistics, regression modeling, and other statistical methods;
• Working in Stata, SAS, SQL, Tableau, and / or Python to create analytic files from claims and survey data;
• Developing and administering data surveys;
• Drafting legislative reports, policy recommendations, white papers, and other associated collateral materials relating to pharmaceutical policy;
• Reviewing and synthesizing the academic literature and industry studies relevant to various topics relating to pharmaceutical policy;
• Participating in meetings with industry leaders, advocates, and other stakeholders; and
• Collaborating internally with other HPC departments on work related to pharmaceuticals.

Requirements and Qualifications

Desired Qualifications (knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors) :

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

The HPC operates a hybrid work schedule, with employees working two days a week from the HPC’s office in Boston.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range

$95,000-$125,000 annually

Salary is commensurate with experience. The HPC may adjust title, responsibilities, and salary depending on the experience and expertise of the individual selected.

Benefits

The HPC offers an outstanding and comprehensive package of employee benefits which should be considered toward overall compensation. These include :

Our Commitment

The HPC is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. We recognize that diversity in the workplace is a source of strength, vital to its ability to effectively advance its mission.  The HPC is committed to :

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