Associate Director, Outcomes Research
Merck, North Wales, PA, United States
Role Summary
Under the guidance of a senior leader, the Associate Principal Scientist/Associate Director will plan and manage real‑world and economic evidence activities for in‑line and pipeline products to meet the value‑evidence needs of clinicians, payers, policymakers, HTA/reimbursement agencies, and health systems globally.
Key Responsibilities
Participate in value‑evidence teams and serve as an outcomes‑research representative on cross‑functional regional and global teams.
Critically assess drivers and barriers to reimbursement and market access and provide input into clinical, regulatory, payer/access, marketing, and evidence‑generation strategy and programs.
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.
Manage study‑related contracting, budgets, and vendor/partner management to ensure study conduct aligns with company policies, SOPs, and worldwide regulations, including Good Pharmacoepidemiology Practice.
Develop American Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) dossiers for US payers and Global Value Dossiers for local subsidiaries’ HTA submissions.
Build and maintain supplementary clinical data packages in partnership with markets and HTA statistics groups for submission to HTA agencies.
Support country affiliates to understand local evidence‑generation needs, adapt health‑economic evaluations, and customize outcomes‑research documents for local requirements.
Communicate outcomes‑research and health‑economic modelling data internally and to external customers.
Maintain awareness of new scientific and methodological developments within the therapeutic area.
Build relationships with scientific experts worldwide.
Present outcomes‑research data at national and international congresses and publish articles in scientific journals.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree (MSc or MPH) in health services research, outcomes research, epidemiology, public health, health economics, pharmacoeconomics, or pharmacy administration.
At least one year of post‑degree experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, ScD, PharmD) in a relevant discipline.
Required Skills Data management and stakeholder relationship management.
Location and Eligibility Positions may be open to US and Puerto Rico residents only. San Francisco residents only: candidates with arrest and conviction records are considered in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Los Angeles residents only: consideration is provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
Compensation and Benefits Salary range: $156,900 – $247,000. Eligibility for annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.
EEO 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.
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Key Responsibilities
Participate in value‑evidence teams and serve as an outcomes‑research representative on cross‑functional regional and global teams.
Critically assess drivers and barriers to reimbursement and market access and provide input into clinical, regulatory, payer/access, marketing, and evidence‑generation strategy and programs.
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.
Manage study‑related contracting, budgets, and vendor/partner management to ensure study conduct aligns with company policies, SOPs, and worldwide regulations, including Good Pharmacoepidemiology Practice.
Develop American Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) dossiers for US payers and Global Value Dossiers for local subsidiaries’ HTA submissions.
Build and maintain supplementary clinical data packages in partnership with markets and HTA statistics groups for submission to HTA agencies.
Support country affiliates to understand local evidence‑generation needs, adapt health‑economic evaluations, and customize outcomes‑research documents for local requirements.
Communicate outcomes‑research and health‑economic modelling data internally and to external customers.
Maintain awareness of new scientific and methodological developments within the therapeutic area.
Build relationships with scientific experts worldwide.
Present outcomes‑research data at national and international congresses and publish articles in scientific journals.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree (MSc or MPH) in health services research, outcomes research, epidemiology, public health, health economics, pharmacoeconomics, or pharmacy administration.
At least one year of post‑degree experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, ScD, PharmD) in a relevant discipline.
Required Skills Data management and stakeholder relationship management.
Location and Eligibility Positions may be open to US and Puerto Rico residents only. San Francisco residents only: candidates with arrest and conviction records are considered in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Los Angeles residents only: consideration is provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
Compensation and Benefits Salary range: $156,900 – $247,000. Eligibility for annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.
EEO 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.
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