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Associate Principal Scientist; Associate Director -Outcomes Research

Job in Rahway, Union County, New Jersey, 07065, USA
Listing for: MSD
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-23
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Data Scientist, Clinical Research, Medical Science
  • Research/Development
    Data Scientist, Clinical Research, Medical Science
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Associate Principal Scientist (Associate Director) -Outcomes Research

Overview

Job Description

Associate Principal Scientist
- Value & Implementation - Outcomes Research, Oncology – Assets, Biomarker and Portfolio Real-world evidence (RWE)

This position resides within our company's Value and Implementation (V&I) Oncology organization, which leads the execution of value evidence plan and delivery of strategic real-world evidence (RWE) capabilities to inform healthcare decision making. The Associate Principal Scientist will provide US and ex-US outcomes research support for Oncology programs. The position reports to the Senior Director responsible for Portfolio Real-world Evidence (RWE) in Oncology.

Responsibilities
  • To design and execute observational and real-world studies, designed to demonstrate the value of new products in support of HTA, reimbursement, provider, payer and patient decision-making.

  • To provide outcomes research leadership and consultation on advanced evidence generation methods, HTA guidelines and asset positioning opportunities.

  • 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,

  • To support the implementation of RWE capability maturity model for global excellence in RWE generation, in partnership with local RWE experts and stakeholders.

  • To communicate findings from the research to relevant internal and external audiences, including supporting the development of communication resources.

  • To generate value evidence required by HTA/payers globally including value dossiers, evidence synthesis, clinical trial value endpoints, and support economic modeling globally (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 execute 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 communicate findings effectively at scientific conferences, in publications, dossiers, and by other means.

  • To maintain awareness of scientific developments in the field

  • Expertise in observational study best practices, fitness-for-use, real world evidence frameworks, and global guidelines 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

Locations (hybrid)
  • Rahway, New Jersey

  • Upper Gwynedd, Pennsylvania

Required Skills
  • Clinical Documentation, Data Management, Epidemiology, Health Economics, Observational Studies, Oncology, Outcomes Research, Pharmacy Practice, Project Reviews, Public Health, Public Health Research, Real World Evidence (RWE), Researching, Scientific Research, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Planning

Preferred Skills
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  • Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

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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…

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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