Associate Director, Health IT

The Position

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals is seeking an Associate Director to identify unmet needs and gaps in care across health systems for patients with rare cardiovascular diseases, leveraging health IT and real-world evidence to improve patient identification and outcomes and to highlight opportunities for EHR optimization.

• Partner with health systems to understand unmet needs in rare cardiovascular disease management.
• Assess where patients are missed or under diagnosed and highlight barriers to care delivery.
• Collect real-world insights on system challenges, patient pathways, and access barriers.
• Facilitate dialogue with clinical, IT, and administrative leaders to improve patient identification and care coordination.
• Communicate how health IT tools and real-world data can address gaps in diagnosis and treatment.
• Share insights with Market Access, Medical Affairs, and Commercial teams to guide resource development and strategy.
• Ensure findings align with compliance and regulatory standards.

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MS, MPH, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent) preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in health economics, outcomes research, medical affairs, or related healthcare field.
• Experience working with health systems, payers, or research teams to identify care gaps and assess value.

• Strong understanding of EHR capabilities across different platforms.
• Ability to synthesize real-world insights and communicate value narratives.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with real-world evidence generation and health system trends beneficial.

• Base salary: $140,000-$180,000, plus incentive compensation.
• Equity (RSUs) and car allowance program.
• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, 401(k).