Associate Principal Scientist (Associate Director) - Outcomes Research - Hematology
Merck
June 25, 2026
Remote friendly (North Wales, PA)
United States
Market Access
Primary Responsibilities
- Plan/manage real-world evidence and non-interventional research activities for in-line and pipeline hematology products to meet global value evidence needs.
- Support assessments of reimbursement/market access drivers and barriers; contribute to integrated evidence generation strategies with clinical, payer/access, marketing, and value teams.
- Design non-interventional and data synthesis studies; author study protocols; develop measurement questionnaires, case report forms, data analysis plans, final reports, and scientific presentations/publications.
- Lead study-related contracting, budgets, and vendor/partner management.
- Develop AMCP dossiers for US payers and Global Value Dossiers.
- Support local/regional affiliates with evidence-generation needs; adapt model inputs for health economic evaluations; customize outcomes research documents per local requirements.
- Communicate evidence activities to internal and external stakeholders.
- Stay current on scientific/methodological developments; build partnerships with scientific experts worldwide.
- Present data at national/international congresses and publish in scientific journals.
Education and Experience
- Master’s (MSc, MPH) or PharmD + fellowship in relevant discipline required (health services/outcomes research, epidemiology, public health, health economics/pharmacoeconomics, pharmacy administration).
- PhD/DrPH/MD/ScD preferred.
- 1–3 years experience post master’s or PharmD required; post-doctoral preferred.
Required Skills
- Data Management, Researching, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Planning
Preferred Skills
- Outcomes Research
Application Instructions
- Apply at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en. Application deadline is stated on the posting.
- Plan/manage real-world evidence and non-interventional research activities for in-line and pipeline hematology products to meet global value evidence needs.
- Support assessments of reimbursement/market access drivers and barriers; contribute to integrated evidence generation strategies with clinical, payer/access, marketing, and value teams.
- Design non-interventional and data synthesis studies; author study protocols; develop measurement questionnaires, case report forms, data analysis plans, final reports, and scientific presentations/publications.
- Lead study-related contracting, budgets, and vendor/partner management.
- Develop AMCP dossiers for US payers and Global Value Dossiers.
- Support local/regional affiliates with evidence-generation needs; adapt model inputs for health economic evaluations; customize outcomes research documents per local requirements.
- Communicate evidence activities to internal and external stakeholders.
- Stay current on scientific/methodological developments; build partnerships with scientific experts worldwide.
- Present data at national/international congresses and publish in scientific journals.
Education and Experience
- Master’s (MSc, MPH) or PharmD + fellowship in relevant discipline required (health services/outcomes research, epidemiology, public health, health economics/pharmacoeconomics, pharmacy administration).
- PhD/DrPH/MD/ScD preferred.
- 1–3 years experience post master’s or PharmD required; post-doctoral preferred.
Required Skills
- Data Management, Researching, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Planning
Preferred Skills
- Outcomes Research
Application Instructions
- Apply at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en. Application deadline is stated on the posting.