Overview:
Title: Senior Advisor – Metabolic Health
Hours: 5–10 hours per week
Assignment Duration: April 2026 – March 31, 2027
Location: Remote
Salary: $96.59 - $102.00 per Hour
Primary Purpose of the Role
To provide clinical and research expertise on metabolic health, GLP‑1 therapies, and health economics.
Responsibilities:
Key Duties & Responsibilities
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Participate in meetings with SCMG‑DDI staff.
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Advise on clinical design features and access criteria for GLP‑1s.
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Provide expertise on most recent clinical, market, and research trends.
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Provide SME feedback on ICIPs, RFAs, policy documents, and model materials.
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Offer expert interpretation of GLP‑1 evidence and health economic implications.
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Advise on methodological credibility and interpretation of findings.
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Inform staff on emerging GLP‑1 literature, cardiometabolic research, and clinical best practices.
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Advise on epidemiologic and economic considerations affecting utilization and access.
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SME guidance on clinical access criteria and value‑based prioritization for GLP‑1 therapies.
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Presentations summarizing latest GLP‑1 evidence (clinical outcomes, utilization trends).
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Expert review of policy documents, external communications, and guidance materials.
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Support development of briefing papers related to GLP‑1 utilization, payment, and trends.
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Engagement in dissemination efforts to clinical and research communities.
Qualifications:
Required Education
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M.D. with specialization in Cardiology
In addition to the medical degree, completion of graduate level education (Master’s or higher) in one or more of the following areas:
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Health Economics
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Health Services Research
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Pharmacoeconomics
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Health Policy
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or related fields
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15+ years of relevant professional experience
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Publication record in peer‑reviewed journals on GLP‑1s
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Engagement with professional societies (e.g., AHA, ACC, SGIM)
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Demonstrated expertise in cardiometabolic disease and GLP‑1 pharmacotherapy
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Ability to evaluate population‑level utilization and access impacts
Licensure/Certification
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Active license as a practicing cardiologist
