Scientific Rigor
Epidemiology, HEOR, and Biostatistics rooted in academic excellence.
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Tech Innovation
AI Strategy, Platform Development, and Data Security Architecture.
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Clinical Impact
Protocol Optimization, Value Based Care, and Implementation Science.
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Our Expertise
End-to-End Services
HEOR & Epidemiology
Published PhD researchers: All-TAs, all study types (e.g., BOI, economic, CER, Tx patterns, REMS, PMC/PMR, PASS/PAES, patient registries).
Analytics
Statisticians well-versed in methods, (e.g., PSM, weighting, multivariate modeling, survival analysis).
AI
Expertise in Ethical AI models, Decision Support Systems. tailored LLMs, NLP Engines, intelligent Chatbots, rapid prototyping, roadmaps, product launches, and more.
Technology
Specializing in Data Architectures, Data Ingestion strategies, privacy‑first AI model and agent design, model provenance, end‑to‑end security, governance.
Real World Data
Extensive work with claims, EHR, provider notes, labs. genomics, registries, wearables, SDoH, public health, PROs, and more. All TAs, deep in oncology
Medical Device
Specializing in full device lifecycle from concept to commercialization, cardiac and neuromodulatory device expertise, post-market evidence generation.
Who We Serve
HealthTech & Health Care
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YOU ARE : An app builder, sensor company, lab provider, hospital system or provider network, diagnostic maker, or medical device maker.
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YOU HAVE: Data that you could bring to life science companies.
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WE HELP: Make your data market-ready and help with your GTM strategy.
Pharma & Biotech
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YOU ARE: Somewhere immersed in the drug or device development lifecycle.
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YOU NEED: The right data to conduct your critical research.
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WE HELP: Assess the data you currently have, identify the gaps, find and assess the data that meets your need, and conduct the research.
Capabilities Matrix
We deploy specialized teams for every stage of the clinical and data lifecycle.
Scientific & Clinical
Epidemiology | HEOR
Implementation Science
Mixed Methods Research
Psychometrics | PROs
Value Based Care
Protocol Optimization
Global Health
MedTech & Analytics
Medical Device (Class II/III)
Drug-Device Combinations
Biostatistics
Analytic Programming
Data Quality Assessment
Go-To-Market Strategies
Data & Technology
AI Strategy | Design | Development
Platform Design | Development
Data Product Development
Data Architecture
Data Governance & Security
Data Acquisition
ABOUT SAGE
Caring about Patients by being dedicated to the science.
At Sage Healthcare Insights, we believe that true success in Life Sciences consulting is rooted in a
patient-centric approach. Whether you are a pharmaceutical company, CRO, payer,
provider network or health tech firm, our mission is to improve health outcomes for Patients.
We Are A Collective
We are people with broad industry experience who care deeply about the work we do. Our team represents a combining of minds in cutting-edge clinical research, actionable health economics, deep knowledge of data, and the marketplace.
We are not just consultants; we are proven advisors committed to helping you with your part of the healthcare ecosystem. We bring thoughtful, modern technological approaches bolstered by AI, always anchored by sound science and ethical practice.
Dedication to Science & Rigor
Unassailable data quality is the essential foundation for innovation. We bring decades of peer review level of experience, maximizing operational quality across complex clinical research.
Improving Patient Outcomes
Every project, from optimizing a clinical system to modeling the impact of a public health initiative, is filtered through one question:
How does this lead to better, healthier lives for patients?
AI & Intelligent Acceleration
Ethical Conduct
We transform AI from a concept into operational reality. By embedding automation into the data pipeline, we ensure a secure, unified single source of truth.
We ensure that our recommendations are always responsible, accountable, and driven by the best interests of sustainable, patient-centric value.
Our Team
The Sage Collective
A network of Principal-level experts tailored to your specific therapeutic area
Jonathan Kurlander, MS
Managing Principal
Biostatistician & Product Leader
RWD/RWE, HEOR, Clinical Data Strategy, Statistics, Analytic Plans, Survey Methods, Product Development, Commercial Acumen.
Carolina Mejia, PhD, MPH
Principal
Health Services Researcher/Behavioral Scientist
RWE, Health Services Research, Behavioral Science, Mixed-Methods, Implementation Science, Digital Health, Study Design.
Jennifer Hinnenthal, MPH
Principal
Epidemiologist
HEOR, Medical Devices, Data Strategy, Market Access, Study Design, Regulatory Submissions.
Craig Davis, PhD
Principal
Translational Immunologist
Biomarker-guided drug development, safe and effective deployment of Large Language Models (LLMs) in R&D.
Jen Judy, PhD
Principal
Epidemiologist
RWE/observational research, HEOR, Pre- and post-market evidence generation strategy, Med Affairs, scientific communication, genomics, statistics, study design.
Ray Diwakar, MS
Principal
AI Platforms & Data Arch
Agentic Architectures, data ingestion, governance, security, and cloud infrastructure.
Joseph Vinokuroff
Principal
AI Strategist
AI/LLM Development, Healthcare Transformation, Automation, Executive Strategy, ROI-Driven Analytics, predictive insights.
Samantha Register, MBA
Principal
Real World Strategist
Business development in RWD/RWE/AI , study implementation, customer success, client partnering.
James Burke, PhD
Principal
Epidemiologist
HEOR, Value Based Care models, genetics, study design and implementation.
Beth Linas, PhD, MHS
Principal
Epidemiologist
Infectious disease, substance use disorder, observational studies, Cohort studies, RCTs, Study design, Survey design, Federal Government relations, Community engagement, substance use disorder, harm reduction.
Get in Touch
Whether you need a comprehensive protocol design or a quick feasibility assessment, our team is ready to engage.
Locations
Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Virginia