Associate Principal Scientist (Associate Director) – Outcomes Research

Job title:

Associate Principal Scientist (Associate Director) – Outcomes Research

Company

MSD

Job description

Job DescriptionUnder the guidance of a senior leader, an Associate Principal Scientist has primary responsibility for planning/managing real world and outcomes research activities for in-line and pipeline products to meet the value evidence needs of clinicians, health systems, payers, policymakers, and HTA/reimbursement agencies.Participates in value and implementation (V&I) team. Contributes to development of value evidence strategies and outcomes research activities, while considering insights from internal and external stakeholders.In collaboration with internal teams and external vendors/partners: designs, implements, and disseminates prioritized real-world evidence and outcomes research activities linked to V&I goals.Responsible for study-related contracting, budgets, and vendor/partner management.Support market affiliates to customize outcomes research documents, such as protocols and reimbursement dossiers, and adapt health economic evaluations, according to local requirements.Work closely with cross functional teams to effectively communicate outcomes research and health economic modelling data internally and to external stakeholders.Present outcomes research data at national and international congresses and publish articles in scientific journals.Track use of real-world evidence/outcomes research study results to inform decision-making.Maintain awareness of new scientific and methodological developments within therapeutic area and build relationships with scientific experts worldwide.The following skills and knowledge are needed to be successful in this role:Decision making: Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions.Emotional intelligence: Meeting the personal needs of individuals to build trust, encourage two-way communication and strengthen relationships. Ability to work with difficult stakeholders while achieving business results.Networking and partnerships: Building partnerships; developing and leveraging relationships within and across work groups to achieve results.Knowledge of evolving payer and reimbursement environment: Understanding of US Value Assessments and other key market HTA requirements to inform value evidence and outcomes research strategies.Requirements for Education, Experience and SkillsAdvanced or professional degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Outcomes Research, Epidemiology, Health Economics, Pharmaceutical Administration, Public Health, Health Policy, Medicine, or Clinical Pharmacy)1-3 years relevant experience following advanced or professional degreePreferred for Education, Experience and SkillsDoctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, ScD, PharmD) in a relevant discipline (e.g., Outcomes Research, Epidemiology, Health Economics, Epidemiology, Pharmaceutical Administration, Health Policy, Public Health)NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTSIn accordance with all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separationpackage, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. 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Location

Gwynedd, PA – Wales

Job date

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 06:34:01 GMT

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