Senior Principal Scientist, Outcomes Research

Job DescriptionIn BARDS (Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences), a distinguished department within our company’s renowned Research and Development division, quantitative scientists, in partnership with other subject matter experts, apply state-of-the art scientific methodologies and tools to enable the discovery, development, regulatory approval, manufacturing, and marketing of medical drugs and vaccines for the benefit of patients and global human health.The Senior Principal Scientist leads a team of health economists to develop and implement health economics and modeling strategies that enable the Company to understand and communicate the full economic value of the Company’s oncology products to payers, health technology agencies, policy makers, and other decision-makers in order to optimize market access and patient outcomes.Main Responsibilities:Under the direction of an Executive Director within the Health Economic and Decision Sciences (HEDS) department of the BARDS) organization, the Senior Principal Scientist will:Lead a team in the development and execution of health economic and modeling strategies to support the value of the Company’s oncology portfolioProvide leadership, mentorship, and strategic direction to a team of 3–4 health economistsOversee the prioritization and development of high-quality global health economic models and tools to support market access, pricing, reimbursement, HTA submissions, and formulary decision-making across U.S. and international marketsCollaborate with key countries and the regional team to adapt global models for local HTA, reimbursement, and formulary submissionsGenerate and communicate early health economic insights to inform development and commercialization strategiesBuild strong partnerships with internal stakeholders to ensure modeling strategies align and support the overall product development and value evidence strategy and implementationDevelop and maintain relationships with external thought leaders in health economics, decision sciences, and health policy to enhance scientific credibility, inform strategy, and position our company as a leader in the field Qualifications: EducationPhD (preferred) in Quantitative Sciences such as Health Economics, Mathematics, Predictive Modeling, Statistics, Operations Research, Physics, Engineering or closely related field with 7 or more years of relevant experience; orMaster’s degree with at least 9 years of relevant work experience Required Experience and SkillsDemonstrated ability to lead and manage teamsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong strategic thinking and problem-solving skillsAbility to work independently and interact effectively with a broad group of stakeholdersAbility to manage multiple priorities and deadlinesAbility to translate complex analyses into actionable insightsExperience in developing health economic models for decision-makingStrong expertise in oncology modelingExperience with HTA and reimbursement submissionsBARDS2020#eligibleforERPRequired Skills: Commercialization, Data Management, Decision Models, Healthcare Technology, Health Economics, Market Access, Mathematics, Medical Economics, Mentorship, Prioritization, Product Development, Researching, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Planning, Strategic Planning Partnerships, Strategic ThinkingPreferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HEREUS and Puerto Rico Residents Only:Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.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 RightsEEOC 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 ActsThe salary range for this role is$210,400.00 - $331,100.00This 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.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.San Francisco Residents Only: We will