Merck
Principal Scientist (Director) – Outcomes Research – Gastric Cancers
Director, Outcomes Research role at Merck within the Value and Implementation (V&I) Outcomes Research organization. This position supports the V&I teams in Gastrointestinal Malignancies with a primary focus on gastric cancer. The individual will work under senior leadership to guide value evidence projects, design and lead research studies, develop evidence dossiers, and communicate findings to stakeholders worldwide.
Primary Responsibilities
Support the value evidence teams in gastric cancer and lead the execution of value evidence projects for in‑line and pipeline products, providing outcomes research leadership to cross‑functional regional and global teams.
Critically assess drivers and barriers to reimbursement and market access, collaborating with internal teams to inform clinical, payer/access, marketing and value evidence generation strategies.
Design non‑interventional and data synthesis studies, author study protocols, develop measurement questionnaires, case report forms, data analysis plans, final study reports, scientific presentations, and publications.
Manage study‑related contracting, budgets, vendor and partner relationships.
Develop American Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) dossiers for US payers and Global Value Dossiers.
Prepare supplementary clinical data packages for Health Technology Assessment (HTA) agencies in partnership with country affiliates and the HTA statistics group.
Assist country affiliates in understanding local evidence generation needs and adapt health economic evaluations and outcomes research documents to local requirements.
Communicate outcomes research and health economic modeling data to internal teams and external stakeholders.
Maintain awareness of new scientific and methodological developments within the therapeutic area.
Build relationships with scientific experts worldwide and present at national and international congresses, publishing articles in scientific journals.
Required Experience And Skills
Advanced or professional degree in Outcomes Research, Health Economics, Epidemiology, Pharmaceutical Administration, Public Health, Health Policy, Medicine, or Clinical Pharmacy.
5+ years of relevant experience after obtaining the advanced or professional degree.
Oncology experience.
Minimum Education Required
PhD in Outcomes Research, Health Economics, Epidemiology, Pharmaceutical Administration, Health Policy, or Public Health.
Required Skills Biopharmaceuticals, Data Analysis, Data Management, Epidemiology, Health Economics, Health Outcomes, Health Technology Assessment (HTA), Outcomes Research, Pharmaceutical Management, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacotherapy, Public Health, Scientific Research, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Planning.
Preferred Skills Preferred experience is not explicitly listed; applicants with additional related competencies are encouraged to apply.
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Primary Responsibilities
Support the value evidence teams in gastric cancer and lead the execution of value evidence projects for in‑line and pipeline products, providing outcomes research leadership to cross‑functional regional and global teams.
Critically assess drivers and barriers to reimbursement and market access, collaborating with internal teams to inform clinical, payer/access, marketing and value evidence generation strategies.
Design non‑interventional and data synthesis studies, author study protocols, develop measurement questionnaires, case report forms, data analysis plans, final study reports, scientific presentations, and publications.
Manage study‑related contracting, budgets, vendor and partner relationships.
Develop American Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) dossiers for US payers and Global Value Dossiers.
Prepare supplementary clinical data packages for Health Technology Assessment (HTA) agencies in partnership with country affiliates and the HTA statistics group.
Assist country affiliates in understanding local evidence generation needs and adapt health economic evaluations and outcomes research documents to local requirements.
Communicate outcomes research and health economic modeling data to internal teams and external stakeholders.
Maintain awareness of new scientific and methodological developments within the therapeutic area.
Build relationships with scientific experts worldwide and present at national and international congresses, publishing articles in scientific journals.
Required Experience And Skills
Advanced or professional degree in Outcomes Research, Health Economics, Epidemiology, Pharmaceutical Administration, Public Health, Health Policy, Medicine, or Clinical Pharmacy.
5+ years of relevant experience after obtaining the advanced or professional degree.
Oncology experience.
Minimum Education Required
PhD in Outcomes Research, Health Economics, Epidemiology, Pharmaceutical Administration, Health Policy, or Public Health.
Required Skills Biopharmaceuticals, Data Analysis, Data Management, Epidemiology, Health Economics, Health Outcomes, Health Technology Assessment (HTA), Outcomes Research, Pharmaceutical Management, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacotherapy, Public Health, Scientific Research, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Planning.
Preferred Skills Preferred experience is not explicitly listed; applicants with additional related competencies are encouraged to apply.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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.
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