Principal Scientist (Director), Outcomes Research, Pediatric Vaccines

Merck · Rahway, NJ +1 more

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Role summary

Principal Scientist/Director position leading outcomes research initiatives for pediatric vaccines at a major pharmaceutical company. Develops real-world evidence, health economic studies, and reimbursement dossiers to support global market access and clinical decision-making across diverse stakeholder groups.

What they're looking for

Master's degree in health services research, outcomes research, epidemiology, public health, health economics, or pharmacoeconomics
Four or more years of post-degree experience in relevant field
Expertise in outcomes research, epidemiology, health economics, and real-world evidence methodologies
Demonstrated proficiency in study design, protocol development, data analysis, and scientific writing
Experience managing research budgets, vendor relationships, and cross-functional teams
Strong knowledge of health technology assessment processes and reimbursement strategies

What you'll be doing

Partner with medical affairs to develop and execute value and implementation plans for pediatric vaccine programs
Design prospective and retrospective observational studies; author protocols and develop case report forms and analysis plans
Create American Managed Care Pharmacy dossiers and Global Value Dossiers for payer and HTA submissions
Manage study-related contracting, budgets, and vendor partnerships while ensuring regulatory compliance
Present outcomes research findings at scientific conferences and publish results in peer-reviewed journals

Key requirements

Therapeutic area: Infectious Disease

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