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MiMedx Group

Director, Health Policy

Marietta, GA · Remote

$195K - $235K/yr

We are excited to add a Director, Health Policy to our Health Policy team! The position will pay ... Provide ongoing payer research to identify changes or updates in coverage of company products.

MIMEDX

Director, Health Policy

Marietta, GA · On-site

$195K - $235K/yr

We are excited to add a Director, Health Policy to our Health Policy team! The position will pay ... Provide ongoing payer research to identify changes or updates in coverage of company products.

PHEAA

Policy Research Analyst

Harrisburg, PA · On-site

$71K/yr

Participate in and contribute to relevant meetings to assist areas outside of State Grant and Special Programs with their research and policy needs. Forecast staffing needs for the State Grant and ...

Pheaa

Policy Research Analyst

Harrisburg, PA · Hybrid

$71K/yr

Participate in and contribute to relevant meetings to assist areas outside of State Grant and Special Programs with their research and policy needs. Forecast staffing needs for the State Grant and ...

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How much do health policy research assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for health policy research assistant in the United States is $19.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What types of projects and responsibilities can I expect as a Health Policy Research Assistant?

As a Health Policy Research Assistant, you will typically engage in tasks such as gathering and analyzing healthcare data, conducting literature reviews, assisting with the preparation of research reports and policy briefs, and supporting project coordination. You may also be responsible for summarizing research findings, developing presentations, and collaborating with research teams, stakeholders, or policymakers. The work is both independent and team-oriented, often requiring managing multiple priorities and deadlines. This role provides valuable exposure to key issues in healthcare policy and is an excellent starting point for advancing into more senior research or policy analyst positions.

What is a Health Policy Research Assistant job?

A Health Policy Research Assistant supports research on healthcare policies by collecting data, conducting literature reviews, and analyzing policy impacts. They assist in writing reports, preparing presentations, and organizing information for policy recommendations. This role often involves working with government agencies, non-profits, or academic institutions to inform decision-making. Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills are essential for success in this position.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Health Policy Research Assistant position, and why are they important?

A Health Policy Research Assistant typically requires a strong background in public health, policy analysis, or related fields, often supported by a bachelor's or master's degree. Familiarity with data analysis software like STATA, SPSS, or Excel, as well as experience with literature review databases such as PubMed, is beneficial. Critical thinking, strong written and verbal communication skills, and attention to detail help candidates excel in preparing reports and collaborating with teams. These abilities ensure accurate, insightful policy research and effective support for evidence-based decision-making in healthcare environments.

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Infographic showing various Health Policy Research Assistant job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,200 per year, or $19.3 per hour.
Research Assistant (Health Policy & Management)

Research Assistant (Health Policy & Management)

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD • On-site

$19.25 - $26.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Johns Hopkins Medicine rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 205 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

230th of 890 rated healthcare providers

Job description

The Research Assistant oversees data collection, data organization, and/or data management or similar functions/tasks for research study(ies) in support of a PI or a research team.
The Department of Health Policy and Management at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is seeking a Research Assistant to support the Johns Hopkins Drug Access and Affordability Initiative, which develops policy-relevant research and bipartisan policy recommendations to improve pharmaceutical affordability and access in the United States. The successful candidate will support research led by Prof. Jeromie Ballreich and collaborators on prescription drug affordability, pharmaceutical access, drug pricing policy, specialty drug spending, biologic and biosimilar competition, generic substitution, pharmacy benefit manager practices, formulary design, and employer-sponsored insurance. This work will contribute to JHDAAI's broader mission of generating timely evidence, policy briefs, publications, and public-facing resources for policymakers, researchers, employers, and the public. The role will involve supporting literature reviews, policy analysis, data documentation, and quantitative analyses using drug-level and plan sponsor data, including information on gross and net spending, rebates, claims, utilization, formulary design, cost-sharing, and beneficiary out-of-pocket costs.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
  • Run routine and ad hoc reports.
  • Use standard tools and computer programs to review data.
  • Assist with data cleaning measures to ensure accuracy of data and preparation of tables.
  • Lead basic activities such as data collection and data entry.
  • May lead specific tasks and develop processes to ensure study activities occur effectively and efficiently.
  • May conduct literature searches to support faculty in research efforts.
  • May design and format papers/publications.
  • May assist PIs in writing summaries of papers for release as policy briefs or other channels.
  • Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties described above
  • Support background research on specialty drugs, biologics, biosimilars, complex generics, PBM formularies, rebates, and prescription drug affordability. Assist with identifying and organizing candidate drug pairs, including branded/generic and biologic/biosimilar products.
  • Support the development of data dictionaries, codebooks, and analytic files using plan sponsor and drug-level utilization and spending data.
  • Clean, harmonize, and analyze prescription drug spending, rebate, utilization, formulary, and cost-sharing data.
  • Conduct descriptive analyses comparing originator products with lower-cost generic or biosimilar alternatives.
  • Continue work on community benefit reports by using artificial intelligence to analyze the CHNA data submitted by hospitals.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Masters Degree in a related field
  • Two years of experience in relevant quantitative research and analytics
  • Experience with R, Stata or similar data analysis tools
  • Familiarity with health policy, pharmaceutical markets, prescription drug spending, PBMs

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency
  • Analytical Skills - Awareness
  • Attention to Detail - Awareness
  • Data Management and Analysis - Awareness
  • Formatting and Layout Proficiency - Awareness
  • Information Gathering - Awareness
  • Oral and Written Communications - Awareness
  • Organizational Skills - Awareness

*The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
Classified Title: Research Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Hours Vary: Up to 27 hours per week
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Remote
Department name: Health Policy & Management -Lipitz
Personnel area: School of Public Health

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