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Principal Scientist (Director), Outcomes Research, Pediatric Vaccines

Merck
September 04, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Rahway, NJ)
Worldwide
Market Access
Role: Principal Scientist/Director in Value & Implementation Outcomes Research for pediatric vaccines, supporting real-world evidence to inform market access, reimbursement, and product development strategies. Responsibilities: develop and execute value evidence plans, conduct observational and economic studies, author dossiers for payers and HTA submissions, collaborate cross-functionally with clinical, medical, market access, and commercial teams, and engage with external stakeholders including HTA agencies; oversee study protocols, budgets, vendor management, and compliance with GxP standards. Requirements: Master's degree in health sciences, epidemiology, health economics, or related field with 4+ years post-degree experience; PhD/MD preferred. Skills include outcomes research, health economics, epidemiology, data analysis, scientific writing, stakeholder engagement, and presentation. High-value specifics: pediatric vaccines, health economic modeling, real-world evidence, HTA and reimbursement strategy, US and global health systems, hybrid work setup with 10% travel. Stakeholder interactions span regulatory, payers, and health authorities, with a focus on market access and value demonstration.