Merck · 3 days ago
Associate Principal Scientist (Associate Director) -Outcomes Research
Rahway, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$157K/yr - $247K/yr
3+ years expMerck is a leading company in the pharmaceutical industry, and they are seeking an Associate Principal Scientist in their Value & Implementation Oncology organization. This role focuses on designing and executing real-world evidence studies to demonstrate the value of new oncology products in support of healthcare decision-making.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
To design and execute observational and real-world studies, designed to demonstrate the value of new products in support of HTA, reimbursement, provider, payer and patient decision-making
To provide outcomes research leadership and consultation on advanced evidence generation methods, HTA guidelines and asset positioning opportunities
To inform and contribute to the value evidence plan and associated studies which demonstrate clinical, economic, and patient-centered value. The work will support one or more assets
To support the implementation of RWE capability maturity model for global excellence in RWE generation, in partnership with local RWE experts and stakeholders
To communicate findings from the research to relevant internal and external audiences, including supporting the development of communication resources
To generate value evidence required by HTA/payers globally including value dossiers, evidence synthesis, clinical trial value endpoints, and support economic modeling globally (for assigned assets)
To collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure research priorities and plans are aligned
To communicate with relevant external audiences including regulators, health care providers, HTAs, patient organizations, and others
To design and execute outcomes research studies, in collaboration with scientific leaders, patient organizations, academic medical centers, health systems, research organizations, database holders, and others
To prepare outcomes research protocols, statistical analysis plans, and clinical study reports
To communicate findings effectively at scientific conferences, in publications, dossiers, and by other means
To maintain awareness of scientific developments in the field
Expertise in observational study best practices, fitness-for-use, real world evidence frameworks, and global guidelines on the conduct of observational research
Qualification
Required
Doctoral or Masters' degree from a recognized school of medicine, public health, management, epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, pharmacy, economics or related discipline
Expertise/experience in the design and implementation of real-world evidence
A track record of scientific presentations and publications
3+ years relevant experience if Masters' degree only
Clinical Documentation
Data Management
Epidemiology
Health Economics
Observational Studies
Oncology
Outcomes Research
Pharmacy Practice
Project Reviews
Public Health
Public Health Research
Real World Evidence (RWE)
Researching
Scientific Research
Stakeholder Relationship Management
Strategic Planning
Preferred
Doctoral degree
Experience in Oncology related outcomes research, epidemiology or health economics preferred
Patient reported outcomes
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate and sick days
Company
Merck
Merck is a biopharmaceutical company that offers medicines and vaccines for various diseases.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.59MKey Investors
Private Capital AdvisorsGavi, the Vaccine Alliance
2018-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $0.59M
2016-01-21Series Unknown· $5M
1980-12-19IPO
Leadership Team
Betty Larson
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Dean Li
Executive Vice President and President, Merck Research Laboratories
Recent News
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