Associate Principal Scientist (Associate Director) -Outcomes Research
MSD, Rahway, NJ, United States
Overview
Job Description Associate Principal Scientist- Value & Implementation - Outcomes Research, Oncology – Assets, Biomarker and Portfolio Real-world evidence (RWE) This position resides within our company's Value and Implementation (V&I) Oncology organization, which leads the execution of value evidence plan and delivery of strategic real-world evidence (RWE) capabilities to inform healthcare decision making. The Associate Principal Scientist will provide US and ex-US outcomes research support for Oncology programs. The position reports to the Senior Director responsible for Portfolio Real-world Evidence (RWE) in Oncology. 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).
Position accountabilities
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.
Education Minimum Requirement
Doctoral or Masters’ degree from a recognized school of medicine, public health, management, epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, pharmacy, economics or related discipline
Required Experience and Skills
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
Preferred Experience and Skills
Doctoral degree
Experience in Oncology related outcomes research, epidemiology or health economics preferred.
Patient reported outcomes
Locations (hybrid)
Rahway, New Jersey
Upper Gwynedd, Pennsylvania
Required Skills
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 Skills
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. 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 US State Acts U.S. 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. Salary
The salary range for this role is $156,900.00 - $247,000.00 This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. 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. Application
You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting. San Francisco or Los Angeles Residents
San Francisco Residents Only:
We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Los Angeles Residents Only:
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully: Merck & Co., Inc. does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms. All CVs/resumes submitted without a valid written search agreement will be the property of the company. Employee Status:
Regular Relocation:
Domestic VISA Sponsorship:
No Travel Requirements:
10% Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid Shift:
Not Indicated Valid Driving License:
No Hazardous Material(s):
n/a Job Posting End Date:
02/4/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
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Job Description Associate Principal Scientist- Value & Implementation - Outcomes Research, Oncology – Assets, Biomarker and Portfolio Real-world evidence (RWE) This position resides within our company's Value and Implementation (V&I) Oncology organization, which leads the execution of value evidence plan and delivery of strategic real-world evidence (RWE) capabilities to inform healthcare decision making. The Associate Principal Scientist will provide US and ex-US outcomes research support for Oncology programs. The position reports to the Senior Director responsible for Portfolio Real-world Evidence (RWE) in Oncology. 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).
Position accountabilities
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.
Education Minimum Requirement
Doctoral or Masters’ degree from a recognized school of medicine, public health, management, epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, pharmacy, economics or related discipline
Required Experience and Skills
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
Preferred Experience and Skills
Doctoral degree
Experience in Oncology related outcomes research, epidemiology or health economics preferred.
Patient reported outcomes
Locations (hybrid)
Rahway, New Jersey
Upper Gwynedd, Pennsylvania
Required Skills
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 Skills
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. 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 US State Acts U.S. 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. Salary
The salary range for this role is $156,900.00 - $247,000.00 This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. 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. Application
You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting. San Francisco or Los Angeles Residents
San Francisco Residents Only:
We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Los Angeles Residents Only:
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully: Merck & Co., Inc. does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms. All CVs/resumes submitted without a valid written search agreement will be the property of the company. Employee Status:
Regular Relocation:
Domestic VISA Sponsorship:
No Travel Requirements:
10% Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid Shift:
Not Indicated Valid Driving License:
No Hazardous Material(s):
n/a Job Posting End Date:
02/4/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
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