In particular, Mark has extensive experience analyzing federal- and state-level policies and developing market access strategies to drive coverage and patient access. His work at Avalere has focused on a broad range of topics and therapeutic areas, including drug pricing, payer coverage, patient support programs, and payment considerations for CKD and ESRD therapies.

Prior to joining Avalere, Mark was a senior associate at Covance Market Access Services, supporting pharmaceutical manufacturers by conducting market research with payers and providers on issues, including coverage decision-making, reimbursement and financial support program optimization, and alternative payment model implementation. Prior, Mark worked at George Washington University’s Department of Health Policy, where he focused on issues including the development and implementation of the Affordable Care Act, state Medicaid policy, and early childhood development.

Mark earned an MPS in political management from the George Washington University and a BA in political science and philosophy from Wake Forest University.