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Senior Data Scientist-RWE

Washington, DC · On-site

$126K - $158K/yr

... payer strategy, pricing, reimbursement, and policy decisions for life sciences clients. • ... • Mentor Associates on basic methods and quality standards. Core Competencies Technical ...

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How much do associate payer strategy jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for associate payer strategy in the United States is $93,739.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,000.00 and $125,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Associate Payer Strategy vs Payer Account Manager?

AspectAssociate Payer StrategyPayer Account Manager
CredentialsBachelor's degree, relevant certifications often preferredBachelor's degree, experience in healthcare or sales
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning, market analysis, cross-functional teamsClient relationship management, sales, account oversight
Industry UsagePharmaceuticals, healthcare consulting, biotechHealth insurance companies, pharmaceutical firms, healthcare providers
Search & Comparison IntentFocus on strategic roles in payer strategiesFocus on client management and sales roles

The main difference is that Associate Payer Strategy roles focus on developing payer strategies, market analysis, and supporting product positioning, while Payer Account Managers primarily manage client relationships, sales, and account retention. Both roles require healthcare industry knowledge but differ in their core responsibilities and daily activities.

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Infographic showing various Associate Payer Strategy job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,739 per year, or $45.1 per hour.

Associate Medical Director, Clinical Efficiency and Value

Cedars Sinai

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$250K - $410K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago


Cedars-Sinai rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 131 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

40th of 1,055 rated hospitals


Job description


Under the direction of the Medical Director, Clinical Efficiency and Value, the Associate Medical Director will serve as a physician leader responsible for advancing clinical efficiency, appropriateness of care, throughput, and value performance across Cedars-Sinai. This leader will independently manage priority workstreams, partner with operational and physician leaders, lead multi-disciplinary teams, and translate data, evidence, and payer priorities into measurable implementation plans and outcomes. The successful candidate will produce measurable improvement in organizational performance and/or achievement of payer-relevant performance metrics, while maintaining high standards of quality and physician engagement.
Essential Qualifications:
  • Medical Degree from an accredited medical school
  • Board Certification or Board Eligible in clinical specialty (Internal Medicine preferred but not required)
  • Unrestricted California license as a Physician
  • Minimum of five years work experience following completion of training
  • Demonstrated expertise/experience in review and synthesis of evidence-based literature and data, including practice guidelines. Ability to interpret utilization, operational, quality, and financial data and convert findings into action
  • Prior participation in development and implementation of programs to enhance clinical efficiency and appropriateness of care
  • Ability to synthesize information to develop and implement specific plans
  • Strong skills in physician engagement, influence without direct authority, consensus building, and change management
  • Strong written and verbal executive communication skills, including presentation of recommendations to senior leaders
  • Eligible for appointment to the appropriate academic rank in the CSMC Professorial Series.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of value-based care, payer strategy, utilization management, reimbursement fundamentals, and drivers of clinical and operational performance in an academic health system is strongly preferred
  • Experience in clinical informatics, workflow redesign, and application of EHR tools, including clinical decision support, order set optimization, documentation improvement, and other interventions that improve efficiency and appropriateness of care, is strongly preferred

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is one of the largest and fastest-growing nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses, and thousands of other healthcare professionals, faculty and staff. We are in a highly desirable location in the City of Los Angeles. Competitive salary, benefits and relocation support will be provided.
Our compensation philosophy
We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown above takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. We also offer a comprehensive faculty benefits package. Pay Range: $250,000-410,000 total cash compensation.

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