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Merck · 1 day ago

Associate Principal Scientist (Associate Director) - Outcomes Research - Hematology

Rahway, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$154K/yr - $242K/yr

3+ years exp

Merck is a leading company in the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on innovative solutions for patient health. The Associate Principal Scientist (Associate Director) in Outcomes Research will support evidence generation strategies in Hematology, collaborating with various teams to improve patient access to innovations and health outcomes.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsored

Responsibilities

Support the value evidence team in hematology and contribute to value evidence strategies for in-line and pipeline products. Serve as outcomes research representative on cross-functional regional and global teams

Critically assess drivers/barriers to reimbursement and market access, and identify relevant value evidence data gaps from clinical, medical, regulatory, payer/access, and marketing stakeholders to define integrated evidence generation plans

In collaboration with internal teams and external partners, design studies, author study protocols, develop measurement questionnaires, case report forms, data analysis plans, final study reports, scientific presentations, and publications

Present outcomes research data at national and international congresses and publish articles in scientific journals

Work closely with cross functional teams, including medical affairs partners, to effectively communicate real-world evidence internally and to external stakeholders

Develop American Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) dossiers for US payers, and Global Value Dossiers

Support local/regional country affiliates to understand local evidence generation needs, customize outcomes research documents, such as protocols and reimbursement dossiers, according to local requirements

Hold responsibility for study-related contracting, budgets, and vendor/partner management

Maintain awareness of new scientific and methodological developments within therapeutic area and in outcomes research field

Build relationships with scientific experts worldwide

Qualification

Outcomes ResearchHealth EconomicsEpidemiologyData ManagementHematologyPharmacoeconomicsPublic HealthMachine Learning (ML)Medical TeamworkPathophysiologyPharmacodynamicsPharmacokineticsStakeholder Relationship ManagementStrategic PlanningHealth SciencesHealth Sciences Research

Required

Master's degree (MSc, MPH) in relevant discipline (health services research, outcomes research, epidemiology, public health, health economics, Pharmacoeconomics, pharmacy administration)

A minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience with a doctoral degree

A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience with a master's degree

Computer Science

Data Management

Epidemiology

Health Economics

Health Outcomes Research

Health Sciences

Health Sciences Research

Hematology

Machine Learning (ML)

Medical Teamwork

Outcomes Research

Pathophysiology

Pharmacodynamics

Pharmacoeconomics

Pharmacokinetics

Public Health

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Strategic Planning

Preferred

Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, ScD) in relevant discipline (health services research, outcomes research, epidemiology, public health, health economics, Pharmacoeconomics, pharmacy administration)