Clinical Consulting Manager, RWD

Description Clinical Consulting Manager, Real-World Data & Evidence Location: Remote Type: Full-Time Reports to: Chief Medical Officer About The Role We are seeking a Clinical Consulting Manager to join our Real-World Data (RWD) consulting practice. This individual will bridge clinical domain expertise with data strategy, supporting business development efforts, driving the technical construction of codebooks, and contributing to the firm's thought leadership in real-world evidence (RWE) generation. The selected individual will report directly to Norstella’s Chief Medical Officer with adjacent accountability to Norstella’s Vice President, Head of Real-World Data Consulting supporting Norstella’s three consulting groups: Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Instant Health Data platform, and Commercial analytics consulting. This is an ideal role for a physician or pharmacist with early consulting experience who wants to apply their clinical training to solve complex problems in health outcomes research, data science, and life sciences strategy. Key Responsibilities Business Development & Client Engagement Support proposal development, scoping calls, and client presentations by translating clinical and therapeutic area nuance into consulting deliverablesPartner with senior consultants and practice leads to identify new business opportunities within existing and prospective client accountsContribute clinical perspective to RFP responses, capability decks, and client-facing scientific narratives Codebook & Data Dictionary Development Lead and contribute to the creation, validation, and maintenance of codebooks and data dictionaries across claims, EHR, registry, and other real-world data sources Translate clinical concepts (diagnoses, procedures, medications, lab values) into standardized coding logic (e.g., ICD-10, CPT, NDC, LOINC) for use in analytic datasetsManage codebook and data dictionary workstreams using JIRA and related workflow tools, ensuring traceability, version control, and documentation standards are metCollaborate cross-functionally with biostatisticians, data engineers, and epidemiologists to QC variable definitions and coding logic Thought Leadership Co-author white papers, blog posts, conference abstracts, and client-facing points of view on trends in RWD, health outcomes research, and commercial strategyRepresent the practice at industry conferences and webinars as neededMonitor the regulatory and scientific landscape (e.g., FDA RWE guidance, payer evidence requirements) and translate implications for clients and internal teams Qualifications Required MD or PharmD3–5 years of professional consulting experience following completion of clinical training (residency/fellowship or PharmD program)Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to translate clinical concepts for non-clinical audiencesExperience working within structured project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Asana) in a team-based delivery environmentComfort working with structured healthcare data concepts (claims, EHR, coding systems) even without a technical/programming backgroundCollaborate with data science and engineering teams to develop and refine database queries, data pipelines, and processing workflows, incorporating AI/ML methodologies for advanced analytics.Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail and the ability to interpret complex healthcare data. Preferred Additional training or degree in Health Outcomes Research, Health Economics, Epidemiology, or Public Health (e.g., MPH, MS, fellowship in HEOR)Prior exposure to real-world data sources (e.g., IQVIA, Optum, Komodo, Flatiron, claims databases)Familiarity with common clinical coding taxonomies (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, NDC, LOINC, RxNorm)Basic understanding of computational concepts in SQL, R, and PythonPublication or conference presentation experience What Success Looks Like In This Role Codebooks and data dictionaries are clinically sound, well-documented, and delivered on schedule via standardized workflow processesClient engagements benefit from clear, credible clinical framing in proposals and deliverablesThe manager becomes a recognized internal and external voice on clinical data standards and RWE methodology The Guiding Principles For Success At Norstella 01: Bold, Passionate, Mission-First 02: Integrity, Truth, Reality 03: Kindness, Empathy, Grace 04: Resilience, Mettle, Perseverance 05: Humility, Gratitude, Learning Benefits Medical and prescription drug benefitsHealth savings accounts or flexible spending accountsDental plans and vision benefitsBasic life and AD&D Benefits401k retirement planShort and Long Term DisabilityEducation benefitsPaid parental leavePaid time off Norstella is an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability or handicap, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), marital or domestic partner status, military or veteran status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal, state, or local law. Sometimes the best opportunities are hidden by self-doubt. We disqualify ourselves before we have the opportunity to be considered. Regardless of where you came from, how you identify, or the path that led you here- you are welcome. If you read this job description and feel passion and excitement, we’re just as excited about you.