FTI Consulting, Inc

Director, PhD Economist | Center for Healthcare Economics&Policy

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Director, PhD Economist | Center for Healthcare Economics&Policy FTI Consulting is the world’s leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world’s leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy, and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities. At FTI Consulting, you’ll be inspired and empowered to make an impact on headline matters that change history. Working side by side with the world’s leading experts in your field, you’ll be surrounded by an open collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and most importantly, you. Are you ready to make an impact? About The Role The Center for Healthcare Economics and Policy (“Center”) is a separate business unit of the Economics Practice within FTI Consulting, Inc. The Center applies cutting-edge economics and quantitative methods to assist clients in developing and implementing market-based solutions across the spectrum of healthcare activity. Our analyses utilize economic modelling and simulation applied to real-world data in order to predict future demand for services to provide organizations insights into how to maintain quality, improve health outcomes and reduce costs, as well as to properly deploy constrained resources. The Center is seeking candidates for the position of Director, ideally in our DC office. The position involves working in small teams to provide healthcare-related and applied microeconomics analytics to a diverse array of clients. This is an opportunity to work and grow professionally in a dynamic environment, contributing to projects that help shape the healthcare environment. The position is an integral part of the Center’s leadership team, involved in the development of its core initiatives and client work as well as managing and mentoring junior staff. What You’ll Do The Director will be responsible for executing projects start to finish including designing approaches to address clients’ questions, managing client relationships, and communicating results in the form of written reports and oral presentations. Assist in development and preparation of reports Oversee/direct statistical and empirical analysis using large datasets Manage client relationships Assist in development of analytics and project Coordinate projects with other practices at FTI What You’ll Need to Succeed Basic Qualifications 3 years of experience with a PhD in Economics or related field Demonstrated experience in applying economics to healthcare issues (e.g., healthcare economics modeling and quantitative analyses, public health program evaluation, community health needs assessment) Ability to develop creative approaches and solutions necessary to resolve complex problems Excellent listening, verbal, written, and presentation skills Excellent analytical skills This role requires travel to clients and FTI office(s) Preferred Skills Sound understanding of healthcare data and policies Advanced modeling techniques applied in healthcare and life science context Excellent client engagement and project management skills Proficient in statistical or econometric software programs such as Stata, SAS, and/or R Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families—physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer comprehensive benefits such as competitive total compensation, including bonus earning potential, full package of benefits plans, generous paid time off and holidays, and more. About FTI Consulting FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping clients with their most significant opportunities and challenges. With more than 8,000 employees located in 33 countries and territories, our broad and diverse bench of award–winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. At FTI Consulting, we embrace, cultivate and maintain a culture of diversity, inclusion&belonging, which are fundamental components to our core values. FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. J-18808-Ljbffr