Director, BD&L Search & Evaluation - Military Veterans

Job Description

This position resides within our Company's Value and Implementation (V&I) Oncology organization, which leads value evidence plan development and execution to inform healthcare decision making. This position will provide global outcomes research support for the Oncology programs. The position reports to the Senior Director responsible for Portfolio Real World Evidence in Oncology .

Position objectives

• To inform and contribute to the value evidence plan and associated studies which demonstrate clinical, economic, and patient-centered value. The work will support one or more assets, including but not limited to antibody drug conjugate assets for cancer treatment.
• To design and execute observational and real-world studies, designed to demonstrate value in support of HTA, reimbursement, provider, payer and patient decision-making.
• To communicate findings from the research to relevant internal and external audiences, including supporting development of communication resources.
• To provide outcomes research leadership and consultation on advanced evidence generation methods, HTA guidelines and asset positioning opportunities.
• To generate value evidence required by HTA/payers globally including value dossiers, evidence synthesis, clinical trial value endpoints, and support economic model development (for assigned assets).

Position accountabilities

• To collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure research priorities and plans are aligned
• To communicate with relevant external audiences including regulators, health care providers, HTAs, patient organizations, and others
• To design and implement outcomes research studies, in collaboration with scientific leaders, patient organizations, academic medical centers, health systems, research organizations, database holders, and others.
• To prepare outcomes research protocols, statistical analysis plans, and clinical study reports.
• To ensure findings are communicated effectively at scientific conferences, in publications, dossiers, and by other means.
• To maintain awareness of scientific developments in the field
• Expertise on observational study best practices, real world evidence frameworks, and internal SOPs on the conduct of observational research.

Education Minimum Requirement:

• Doctoral or Masters' degree from a recognized school of medicine, public health, management, epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, pharmacy, economics or related discipline

Required Experience and Skills:

• Expertise/experience in the design and implementation of real-world evidence
• A track record of scientific presentations and publications.
• 3+ years relevant experience if Masters' degree only

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Doctoral degree
• Experience in Oncology related outcomes research, epidemiology or health economics preferred.
• Patient reported outcomes

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U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as "remote".

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:
$153,800.00 - $242,200.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here .

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

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid

Shift:
1st - Day

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s):
N/A

Job Posting End Date:
02/15/2025
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