Market Access Analytics Manager

The Market Access function aims to remove barriers to the adoption of advanced therapies by building an integrated economic and clinical value proposition, supported by resource‑utilization studies. The team also drives initiatives to raise disease state awareness, close treatment gaps, and enable efficient care delivery that improves patient outcomes and system‑level value across vascular and neurovascular disease states.

 

The Market Access Analytics Manager selects the appropriate data sources to develop reports and dashboards of Real-World Evidence for market access. This role also owns projects end to end including strategy, study design, tool development, analysis, and presentation to internal team. Working in collaboration with statisticians, data managers, clinical team, CMOs, data vendors, IT, Reimbursement & Health Economics and QA, the Market Access Analytics Manager will provide market access data analysis reports and tools that enhance business processes. 

 

• Develop, implement, and manage market access research activities to enhance the value proposition of Penumbra products.

• Identify evidence gaps for Penumbra products, propose, and collaborate on study designs to address key research questions, develop research project plans, execute analysis using appropriate statistical methodologies and software, interpret study results, communicate key findings to senior leadership, and package results for review and publication in peer-reviewed publications.

• Work with the HEOR and Market Access teams to verify data entry in manuscripts, presentations, and abstracts as needed.

• Work in partnership with the HEOR/Market Access teams and key internal and external stakeholders to support the market adoption of key products and advance understanding of specific disease areas

• Provide research guidance to external research vendors or Internal Analysts involved in Real World Evidence studies using GPO data or data acquired from Data conveners.

• Provide research guidance and support to physicians interested in analyzing practice patterns at respective hospitals or hospital systems for publication or podium presentations

• Develop evidence to demonstrate the economic value of company products through economic evaluation, retrospective claims database analyses, and literature review

• Identify opportunities where market access can support challenges facing emerging technologies and commercially marketed products and communicate business impact to senior management

• Collaborate with the market access team to clarify and finalize user requirement specifications for market access data analysis tools and reports. Communicate with selected vendors and / or build reports and / or tools to meet market access user requirements.

• Select, manage, train, and develop staff. Establish objectives and assignments and provide ongoing feedback through performance reviews and development plans.

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the data warehouse used to manage libraries of real-world evidence study data including image, source document, and data files. 

• Develop dashboards and reports to support the market access team by evaluating usecase requirements and selecting the optimal strategy, analytical methods, and tools for execution.

• Independently develop reports to execute study-specific data review/cleaning plans

• Assist in the setup of programming timelines and deliverables for projects as required.

• Assist in addressing external application vendor issues, integrations, and implementations.

• Support implementation of upgrades and new modules from remotely hosted vendors, taking ownership of documentation by acquiring, augmenting, and maintaining it in a centralized location to enable user adoption and support.

• Partner with organizational stakeholders to create and implement data analytics best practices.

• Contribute to the build and test of Real-World Evidence databases, by defining database requirements to include data validation specifications and participating in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) as needed.

• Participate in and contribute to project discussions. Communicates with team members on a regular basis.

• Utilize reports and data collection technology to identify possible data errors and questionable data trends.

• Participate in audits as required.

• Provide support to senior level market access data analysts as needed. 

• Mentor and support less experienced market access data analyst staff, peers, and other department staff.

• Proactively provide process improvement feedback to management and provide input in SOP and standards updates/development.

• Maintain and continue to gain a broad overall knowledge in the field of real-world evidence data management.

• Responsible for attending training classes and professional meetings as required.

• Create training materials for market access users and developers.

• Document data sources and data mapping.

• Develop analytical data models and tools (e.g., datasets, dashboards, and reusable code) that transform complex healthcare data into actionable insights to support market access strategy and evidence generation.

• Follow data standards policies, procedures, practices, and regulations for Real-World Evidence data analysis reports and tools throughout the process of collection, analysis, and submission of RWE data.

• Develops skills and shares them with others.

• Provide technical support and training on reports and tools for market access staff.

• Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures.

• Understand relevant security, privacy and compliance principles and adhere to the regulations, standards, and procedures that are applicable to the Company.

• Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures.

• Perform other work-related duties as assigned

 

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Life Science, or related field with 8+ years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Master’s degree preferred.

• Relational database experience preferred.

• Knowledge in data visualization, dashboarding, or analytical report programing experience.

• Solid hands-on knowledge of at least one programming language (e.g., Python, SAS, R MATLAB, Sharp, Visual Basic, SQL required.

• Experience in the analysis of medical scientific data preferred. 

• An understanding of the software development lifecycle process is preferred. 

• Experience with real world evidence databases (e.g., Medrio, InForm, RedCap, OpenClinica, RAVE) as a plus.

• Knowledge of core Real-World Evidence data management applications (Clinical data management systems, electronic data capture, query tools, web browser, MS Office suite) a plus.

• Able to take initiative on own project responsibilities.

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multi-task, taking into account established project priorities are essential.

• Demonstrated expertise in the use of required technology.

• Medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biotech, or other regulated industry experience desired.

• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize assignments while handling various projects simultaneously.

 

General office environment. Willingness and ability to work on site. Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Requires some lifting and moving of up to 15 pounds. Must be able to move between buildings and floors. Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine, for an extensive period of time each day. Must be able to read, prepare emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets. Must be able to move within the office and access file cabinets or supplies, as needed. Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels on a daily basis.

 

We offer a competitive compensation package plus a benefits and equity program, when applicable.  Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.  

•A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.

•The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases.

•A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).

 

Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures, and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States, most of Europe, Canada, and Australia, and through distributors in select international markets. The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc.

 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

 

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