Associate Principal Scientist - Oncology Health Economics

Merck & Co.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 157,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. invites applications for an Associate Principal Scientist to join the Oncology health economic modeling team within BARDS/HEDS.

The role focuses on developing predictive and economic models to quantify the value of oncology products for patients, providers, and payers, and to support decision making across development and commercialization. The preferred location is West Point, PA, with hybrid work and opportunities to collaborate with internal and external partners on HTA

Qualifications

• HEOR experience beyond degree
• Experience in economic evaluation of oncology drugs
• Development and dissemination of health economic models
• Publications and HTA submissions
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Lead BARDS HEDS work as Value and Implementation lead for health economic models
• Use discovery, real-world data, trials, and published information for models
• Advance quantitative modeling and simulation with internal and external partners
• Develop and maintain global health economic models and tools
• Support country/regional adaptations and stakeholder communications
• Disseminate results via congresses and journals
• Collaborate with external thought leaders and internal teams
• Stay aware of data, methods, and IT tools to enhance capabilities
• Share best practices across the enterprise

Skills

Data Management

Economic Modeling

Health Economics

Health Technology Assessment

Oncology

Research

Stakeholder Relationships

Education

PhD or Master’s in Health Economics or related quantitative field

Job description

Merck & Co. invites applications for an Associate Principal Scientist to join the Oncology health economic modeling team within BARDS/HEDS.

The role focuses on developing predictive and economic models to quantify the value of oncology products for patients, providers, and payers, and to support decision making across development and commercialization. The preferred location is West Point, PA, with hybrid work and opportunities to collaborate with internal and external partners on HTA