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Principle Scientist, Health Economics

MSD, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298


Job Description The Principal Scientist, Health Economics will report to the Executive Director, BARDS (Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences). They will have the primary responsibility for strategic development, use of high-quality economic models and tools to generate business insights and to demonstrate the value of our company’s products to relevant stakeholders, such as payers, health technology assessment (HTA) agencies, healthcare decision makers, providers, and patients. The Associate Principal Scientist, Health Economics will serve as the HEDS (Health Economic and Decision Sciences) lead on one or more value evidence team(s) and work closely with the cross-functional team(s) to develop and refine the integrated value evidence strategy and evidence generation across all phases of product development. They will also work closely with the HEOR (health economics and outcomes research) teams in key markets to support local market access. The position will focus on general & specialty medicines throughout their development cycle. Responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to: Provision of strategic insights into the development and refinement of the integrated value evidence strategy and evidence generation from the perspective of health economics. Development and maintenance of high-quality global health economic analyses and tools in-house or in collaboration with an external vendor to provide critical business insights and to fully demonstrate the value of our Company’s products, using established and novel methodologies. The analyses include but are not limited to epidemiology analyses, early and late cost-effectiveness analyses, public health analyses, budget impact analyses, and integrated field force tools. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to conduct evidence generation and synthesis studies that are used to inform economic models and the value evidence strategy. Adaptation and/or training of global health economic resources for regional/local HEOR teams to support local HTA submissions and market access activities. Dissemination of health economic data via presentations at national/international congresses and publications in scientific journals. Advancing health economic methodologies to capture the broader benefits of health technology interventions. Qualifications : Education Doctoral degree or master’s degree in (Health) Economics, Biostatistics, Actuarial Sciences, or a related, quantitatively oriented field. Required experience and skills Expertise and extensive hands-on experience in conceptualization, design, development, and dissemination of health economic analyses to support internal and external decision-making. Minimum 5 years’ experience in HEOR in the pharmaceutical industry, consultancy, or relevant organizations. Understanding of the market access environment and challenges in key markets (e.g., the US, Canada, the UK and EU4, China, Japan). Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to interact with individuals from a variety of disciplines. Preferred experience and skills Strong track record of innovative HTA submissions and development of health economic resources to support market access activities. Demonstrated strategic, innovative thinking, and decision making. Experience in the assessment of economic value of early products. Experience in cardiovascular/metabolic diseases, antiviral therapies, immunology, neuroscience, and/or ophthalmology. Experience in evidence generation, synthesis, and analysis, such as real-world studies, literature research, and meta-analysis. Excellent presentation, interpersonal, and internal and external networking skills to work in cross-functional teams. US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please

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if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 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. Expected US salary range: $181,600.00 - $285,800.00 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

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