Merck
Principal Scientist(Director), Outcomes Research
West Point, PA
Responsibilities Principal Scientist/Director provides strategic development and implementation of cutting-edge mathematical and economic models to enhance understanding of diseases, quantify outcomes, and communicate the value of our company products to patients, providers, payers, and policymakers. This role offers strategic and technical leadership, utilizing model-based scientific and business insights across all phases of drug and vaccine development. Additionally, the scientist serves as the Health Economic and Decision Sciences (HEDS) lead for one or more value evidence teams. These teams are responsible for generating evidence, including the development of health economic, disease, and other mathematical models to enable business and scientific insights for vaccines aimed at preventing infectious diseases.
Education
Master’s in a quantitatively oriented discipline such as health economics, mathematical epidemiology, applied mathematics, operations research, public health, and statistics
PhD (preferred)
Required Experience and Skills
Experience in the design and development of health economic modeling approaches to enable internal and external decisions
Experience in the design and analysis of mathematical models of infectious diseases and vaccination
Experience managing research teams
Excellent organizational and communication skills (oral and written)
Ability to work independently and effectively interact with a broad group of stakeholders
Ability to balance multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work under pressure
Strong record of research publications in peer‑reviewed journals
Preferred Experience and Skills
Advanced knowledge of economic evaluation and cost‑effectiveness analysis
Extensive experience in scientific computing and programming with software such as Mathematica, MATLAB, Python, or C++
Salary $187,000.00 – $294,400.00
Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
Hybrid Work Model Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office‑based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on‑site per week, Monday – Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote‑working day, unless business critical tasks require an on‑site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in‑person attendance is required for, field‑based positions; facility‑based, manufacturing‑based, or research‑based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.
Equal Employment Opportunity As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
EEOC Know Your Rights
EEOC GINA Supplement
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other U.S. State Acts
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Responsibilities Principal Scientist/Director provides strategic development and implementation of cutting-edge mathematical and economic models to enhance understanding of diseases, quantify outcomes, and communicate the value of our company products to patients, providers, payers, and policymakers. This role offers strategic and technical leadership, utilizing model-based scientific and business insights across all phases of drug and vaccine development. Additionally, the scientist serves as the Health Economic and Decision Sciences (HEDS) lead for one or more value evidence teams. These teams are responsible for generating evidence, including the development of health economic, disease, and other mathematical models to enable business and scientific insights for vaccines aimed at preventing infectious diseases.
Education
Master’s in a quantitatively oriented discipline such as health economics, mathematical epidemiology, applied mathematics, operations research, public health, and statistics
PhD (preferred)
Required Experience and Skills
Experience in the design and development of health economic modeling approaches to enable internal and external decisions
Experience in the design and analysis of mathematical models of infectious diseases and vaccination
Experience managing research teams
Excellent organizational and communication skills (oral and written)
Ability to work independently and effectively interact with a broad group of stakeholders
Ability to balance multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work under pressure
Strong record of research publications in peer‑reviewed journals
Preferred Experience and Skills
Advanced knowledge of economic evaluation and cost‑effectiveness analysis
Extensive experience in scientific computing and programming with software such as Mathematica, MATLAB, Python, or C++
Salary $187,000.00 – $294,400.00
Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
Hybrid Work Model Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office‑based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on‑site per week, Monday – Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote‑working day, unless business critical tasks require an on‑site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in‑person attendance is required for, field‑based positions; facility‑based, manufacturing‑based, or research‑based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.
Equal Employment Opportunity As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
EEOC Know Your Rights
EEOC GINA Supplement
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other U.S. State Acts
#J-18808-Ljbffr