Associate Director, Outcomes Research

Job Description Under the guidance of a senior leader, an Associate Principal Scientist/Associate Director has primary responsibility for planning and managing 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. Types of studies executed include prospective and retrospective observational studies to characterize disease burden and epidemiology, treatment patterns, healthcare resource utilization and costs, physician and patient satisfaction surveys, clinical and patient reported outcomes assessments, systematic reviews and meta-analyses, and economic modelling. Key responsibilities also include development of American Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) dossiers for US payers, and Global Value Dossiers for use by local subsidiaries in their HTA submissions. The incumbent is expected to work cross-functionally with clinical development, medical affairs, biostatistics, market access, commercial and country affiliates. The incumbent may supervise external vendors or partners to execute these activities and may have direct interactions with health technology assessment (HTA) agencies, reimbursement decision makers, or national immunization technical advisory groups. Primary Responsibilities Participate in value evidence teams and serve as 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. Responsible for study-related contracting, budgets, and vendor/partner management. Develop American Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) dossiers for US payers, and Global Value Dossiers. Develop supplementary clinical data package in close partnership with markets and HTA statistics group for submission to HTA agencies. Support country affiliates to understand local evidence generation needs, adapt health economic evaluations, customize outcomes research documents such as protocols and reimbursement dossiers, according to local requirements. Work closely with cross-functional teams to effectively communicate outcomes research and health economic modelling data internally and to external customers. Maintain awareness of new scientific and methodological developments within therapeutic area. Build relationships with scientific experts worldwide. Present outcomes research data at national and international congresses and publish articles in scientific journals. Qualifications, Skills & Experience Minimum Masters degree (MSc, MPH) in relevant discipline (health services research, outcomes research, epidemiology, public health, health economics, pharmacoeconomics, pharmacy administration) 1‑3 years post degree. Preferred Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, ScD, PharmD) in relevant discipline (health services research, outcomes research, epidemiology, public health, health economics, pharmacoeconomics, pharmacy administration). Required Skills: Data Management Researching Stakeholder Relationship Management Strategic Planning Salary & Benefits Salary range for this role is $156,900.00 – $247,000.00. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. Benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits for employee and family; retirement benefits, including 401(k); paid holidays; vacation; compassionate and sick days. Equal Opportunity 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. Location Considerations 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr MSD Malaysia