Associate Principal Scientist (Associate Director) - Outcomes Research - Hematology

Job Description This position resides within our company's Value and Implementation (V&I), Outcomes Research Oncology organization, responsible for real‑world evidence generation and outcomes research to enable sustained patient access to our company's innovations and improve patient health outcomes. Under the guidance of senior leaders, this individual will support the V&I, Outcomes Research teams in Hematology. Primary Responsibilities Plan and manage real‑world evidence and non‑interventional research activities for in‑line and pipeline products in hematology to meet the value evidence needs of clinicians, payers, policymakers, health technology assessment (HTA)/reimbursement agencies, and health systems globally. Support critical assessments of drivers and barriers to reimbursement and market access in collaboration with internal teams, and provide input into clinical, payer/access, marketing and value evidence generation strategies as part of integrated evidence generation plans. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to design non‑interventional and data synthesis studies, author study protocols, develop measurement questionnaires, case report forms, data analysis plans, final study reports, scientific presentations, and publications. Hold responsibility for study‑related contracting, budgets, and vendor/partner management. Develop American Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) dossiers for US payers, and Global Value Dossiers. Support local/regional country affiliates to understand local evidence generation needs, identify and adapt model inputs for 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 real‑world evidence and non‑interventional research activities internally and to external stakeholders. Maintain awareness of new scientific and methodological developments within therapeutic area and in outcomes research field. Build partnerships with scientific experts worldwide. Present outcomes research data at national and international congresses and publish articles in scientific journals. Education and Experience Master's (MSc, MPH) or PharmD degree and fellowship in relevant discipline (health services research, outcomes research, epidemiology, public health, health economics, pharmacoeconomics, pharmacy administration) required. Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, MD, ScD) in relevant discipline preferred. 1‑3 years experience post‑master's or PharmD degree required, or post‑doctoral degree preferred. Required Skills Data Management Researching Stakeholder Relationship Management Strategic Planning Preferred Skills Outcomes Research Salary Salary range: $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. The final salary will be based on factors including education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. Benefits The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, health care and other insurance benefits for employee and family, retirement benefits including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate and sick days. Location This role is open to US and Puerto Rico residents. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (San Francisco Residents Only). We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (Los Angeles Residents Only). Legal Notice 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 and EEOC GINA Supplement. 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