DescriptionHEOR Analytic Consultant
The Role: HEOR Analytic Consultant
The HEOR Consulting Services team at Norstella is looking for a high-energy, motivated HEOR Analytic Consultant with a passion for real-world evidence and epidemiologic study design to join our growing Analytic Services team supporting Panalgo and IHD. This role supports our expanding portfolio of engagements across the pharmaceutical, medical device, and broader life sciences industries.
You will work directly with clients to design and execute a wide range of evidence-generation projects, including epidemiology studies, safety and regulatory analyses, health economics and outcomes research, healthcare resource utilization assessments, and market-access-focused work. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience translating complex research questions into rigorous study designs, performing analyses using real-world data, and clearly communicating findings in a client-facing environment.
You'll join a collaborative team built for innovation and specialized delivery, applying our proprietary IHD platform to generate meaningful insights that help stakeholders address their most important clinical, commercial, and regulatory objectives . Success in this role requires a strong foundation in epidemiologic methods, HEOR and HCRU analytics, and applied statistical methodology , along with excellent client communication and relationship-building skills and a solid understanding of the US healthcare ecosystem.
Responsibilities:
- Learn and apply new analytical software and platforms, independently validating outputs and ensuring accurate implementation of real-world study designs through rigorous self-quality control.
- Conduct in-depth analyses across healthcare data sources such as claims, lab, EMR, and SDOH data to uncover meaningful insights and support evidence-based decision-making in and out of IHD.
- Collaborate on large-scale analytical initiatives from design through delivery, including question generation, protocol development, and project build-out for internal and external research & development projects.
- Establish and maintain relationships with clients, providing ongoing support and addressing queries, collaborating to understand project requirements and objectives related to health data analysis.
- Become an expert in Norstella's products: the features, benefits, and applications of IHD and NorstellaLinQ, Norstella's fully integrated data asset combining real-world data and proprietary intelligence.
- Translate complex technical analyses into clear, concise narratives tailored to diverse stakeholder audiences.
- Maintain deep familiarity with evolving real-world data assets, analytical methods, and industry standards to proactively guide study design recommendations and best practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Master's or PhD in a relevant field (e.g., economics, health economics, epidemiology, biostatistics, health services).
- 4+ years of professional, hands-on experience with real-world data (e.g., open/closed claims, APLD, lab, EMR/EHR, hospital chargemaster, billing codes) in outcomes research, health economics, epidemiology, or consulting for life sciences companies.
- Understanding of the life sciences industry and the US healthcare ecosystem, including healthcare databases (e.g., claims, EHR, hospital, registry) and the pros/cons of various sources.
- Intermediate proficiency in R, Python, SAS, or SQL.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with demonstrated creativity in problem-solving and strategic thinking.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and structured communication skills.
- Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks, with strong attention to detail.
Our Guiding Principles for success at Norstella:01: Bold, Passionate, and Mission-First
02: Integrity, Truth, and Reality
03: Kindness, Empathy, and Grace
04: Resilience, Mettle, and Perseverance
05: Humility, Gratitude, and Learning
Benefits:- Medical & Prescription Drug Benefits
- Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Dental & Vision Benefits
- Basic Life and AD&D Benefits
- 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Company Paid Short & Long-Term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
The expected base salary for this position ranges from $115,000 to $130,000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.