Open-Rank Faculty - Health Economist - Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM)

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Department: 85047 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Public Health Sciences Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 1st shift, days Pay Range $0.00 - $0.00 Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM), the academic core of Advocate Health, is seeking a health economist with a successful track record as a researcher or policy/business analyst to help us become the nation’s foremost academic learning health system. As Advocate Health is the nation’s 3rd largest nonprofit health system, spanning 6 states, candidates may choose to locate primarily in North Carolina (Charlotte or Winston-Salem), or in Advocate’s Midwest region (Northern Illinois, Wisconsin). Anchored by our aim to improve health care access, quality, and value, we are searching for ideal candidates with the following qualifications : A PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree in health economics, health services research, health policy, finance, actuarial science or related fields. Alternatively, candidates with an MD should also have a Master’s degree in one of these fields with at least 10 years of relevant experience. Experience with claims integration and understanding federal and state payment programs (i.e. Medicare Shared Savings/ACO and Managed Medicaid), and evaluation of policy and systems interventions. Track record of research productivity , including publications in peer-reviewed journals and securing extramural funding, or, for candidates from non-academic settings, preparation of white papers, technical reports, and memoranda summarizing results of economic analyses. Quantitative skills, with at least 5 years' experience in the application of econometric/statistical models, financial analysis, and the use of large electronic health records (EHR), insurance claims, health care payment, and administrative data. Proven ability to lead and thrive in heterogeneous teams, as the candidate will need to communicate and work with health system business leaders as well as clinicians, and health outcomes and population science researchers. Working with the data analytics and affiliated faculty teams of Advocate Health, and the WFUSM Clinical and Translational Science Institute, the person who fills this position will regularly engage in the following Job Tasks: Research Excellence : Conduct or participate in cutting-edge research in health economics, actuarial science, health services and comparative effectiveness research, health policy, or related fields. Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present findings to audiences likely to have an impact on health care policy. Data Analysis: Leverage access to health care system EHR and administrative data to generate insights into health care interventions, policy, and cost-effectiveness. Apply quantitative skills and utilize econometric/statistical models to analyze and interpret complex health care data and communicate results succinctly to different stakeholders. Collaboration: Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of faculty and health system staff within the clinical and Managed Health/Value Based Care and population health departments across WFUSM. Embrace a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration to address complex health care challenges. Teaching and Mentoring: Share expertise and knowledge with learners and early-career researchers or non-academic team members seeking careers in economic or actuarial sciences. Provide mentorship and guidance to foster the development of future healthcare researchers and leaders. Health for All Focus: Align research efforts with the aim of improving healthcare access, quality, and value. Contribute to transformative strategies that benefit diverse patient populations. Funding for this position will come from a mix of 2 streams: Intramural Research: Candidate will use health system data to evaluate new care pathways and other programs and assess cost implications in a time-sensitive fashion. Candidates are not expected to seek extramural funding for these tasks. Extramural Research: Candidates should also actively seek and secure extramural grant funding either by leading research grant proposals or joining proposals submitted by WFUSM faculty, ensuring resources are commensurate with academic rank and research goals. WFUSM , located in Winston-Salem and Charlotte, serves as the academic core of Advocate Health , a large, integrated healthcare delivery system that serves nearly 6 million patients annually and is the 3rd largest nonprofit health system in the nation. The health organization is comprised of more than 1,000 care sites and 67 hospitals across 6 states spanning the Southeastern and Midwestern portions of the United States. WFUSM top 50 research institutions in the United States with $422M in research funding in 2024. Applicants should submit an application packet including a cover letter, complete curriculum vitae or resume, and statement describing prior research experience to our online application portal here Application materials are due by Monday, June 1, 2026 and priority review & consideration will be to those that apply before June 1st. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.