Associate Director, Outcomes Research - Lung Cancer

Primary Responsibilities: Participate in value evidence teams and serves 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.

Required Education: Masters degree (MSc, MPH) in relevant discipline (health services research, outcomes research, epidemiology, public health, health economics, pharmacoeconomics, pharmacy administration). Preferred EducationDoctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, ScD, PharmD) in relevant discipline (health services research, outcomes research, epidemiology, public health, health economics, pharmacoeconomics, pharmacy administration).

Required Experience: A minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience with a doctoral degree. A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience with a master's degree. Required SkillsEpidemiology Evidence Gathering Health Economics Health Services Research Meta-Analysis Observational Studies Outcomes Research Patient Reported Outcomes Pharmacoeconomics Prospective Studies Real World Data Real World Evidence (RWE) Retrospective Analysis Scientific Presentations Scientific Writing Stakeholder Relationship Management Strategic Planning Study Design Equal Employment OpportunityOur company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. 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

Salary and Benefits: 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. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits. medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family) retirement benefits, including 401(k) paid holidays vacation compassionate and sick days Location & Working ConditionsSan 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.

Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: Domestic

VISA Sponsorship: Yes

Travel Requirements: 10% Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid

Shift: Not Indicated

Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): n/a

Job Posting End Date: 10/17/2026.

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