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Merck · 9 hours ago

Sr. Scientist, Outcomes Research (Oncology) - Fixed Term

USA - New Jersey - Rahway

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Merck is a leading pharmaceutical company, and they are seeking a Sr. Scientist in Outcomes Research focused on Oncology. This role involves planning and managing outcomes research activities for oncology products in Latin America, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align research with marketing strategies, and generating real-world evidence to support product access and value demonstration.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

General study management activities, including oversight of suppliers for value evidence activities

Work with Research colleagues, consultants, and suppliers to write, coordinate, and validate as required, study design, protocols, measurement questionnaires, case report forms, data analysis plans, and final reports/publications

Work closely with the Latin American regional cross-functional team to develop outcomes research plans for our Company's in-line and developmental General medicine and oncology based on the regulatory, marketing and reimbursement/HTA/policy environment, including Latin America specific market needs

Critically assess drivers and barriers to expand public and private market access in oncology and identify value evidence needs to demonstrate the value of our in line and developmental products/ General medicine and oncology

Assist in the Implementation of programs to document disease burden and unmet need, PRO components, and health economic aspects of disease and the value of drug therapy as outlined in the outcomes research planning process/map and generates data to support pricing and reimbursement for countries in Latin America

Develop value evidence deliverables (e.g., retrospective studies to generate country-specific data supporting patient access to company products/medicines

Assist our Company's affiliates to understand local needs, adapt health economic evaluations, customize Outcomes Research documents such as protocols and reimbursement dossiers

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

Qualification

Outcomes ResearchHealth EconomicsReal-World EvidenceEpidemiological StudiesEconomic ModelingMarket AccessStakeholder Relationship ManagementInternational MarketingProject ReviewsRegulatory Affairs ComplianceResearchingScientific ResearchMarketing StrategiesMedical EconomicsOncologyData ManagementAccountabilityLatin American MarketsReimbursementInterpersonal SkillsStrategic Thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in healthcare areas and a Master´s degree in public health, pharmacy, or economics

Demonstrated expertise in planning and managing real-world evidence activities, including design and implementation of clinical, epidemiological and cost studies

Proven track record of success in planning and managing real-world evidence activities, including design and implementation of primary and secondary studies (database and chart-review), epidemiological studies, and cost studies

Knowledge of principles of health economic modelling

Excellent interpersonal, communication and strategic thinking skills

International experience working in multiple countries in Latin America

Three or more years of pharmaceutical industry /CRO/consulting firms experience

Professional Proficiency in English and Spanish

Accountability

Data Management

Economics Modeling

Health Economics

Health Outcomes Research

International Marketing

Latin American Markets