Senior Scientist, Translational Oncology & RWE

Merck & Co.; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 191,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ announces a senior role within the Value and Implementation Oncology organization to lead evidence generation and real-world studies that support access and medical implementation.

The candidate will design observational studies, contribute to RWE frameworks, and communicate findings to scientists and external stakeholders, with a doctoral degree and 4+ years post-degree experience preferred. Location includes Rahway and other US sites.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Real-world evidence generation, advanced biostatistics and computational biology.
• Prior experience in digital pathology related analytics.
• Laboratory experience to understand tissue processing, including sample logistics, biobanking, pathology, and QA/QC considerations.
• Expertise in diagnostic test modalities (e.g., IHC, ISH, PCR, NGS, digital pathology, multiplex), Assay sensitivity/specificity.
• A track record of scientific presentations and publications.
• Four or more years of experience with a post degree.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align research priorities and plans.
• Communicate with external audiences including providers, health systems, HTAs, and patient groups.
• Design and execute outcome research studies with scientists, centers, and data partners.
• Prepare outcome research protocols, SAPs, and clinical study reports.
• Present findings at conferences and in publications.
• Stay up-to-date with scientific developments in the field.
• Provide expertise in translational oncology, observational research, and RWE guidelines.

Skills

Biobank

Biomarker development

Biomarkers

Clinical analytics

Clinical development

Clinical research

Clinical sciences

Conference presentations

Data management

Epidemiology

Observational studies

Personalized medicine

Real world data

Researching

Research management

Research programs

Research protocols

Scientific literacy

Scientific presentations

Scientific research

Scientific writing

Stakeholder relationship management

Strategic planning

Study design

Education

Doctoral degree in health services research, outcomes research, epidemiology, public health, health economics, pharmacoeconomics, or pharmacy administration

Tools

Digital pathology analytics

Biobanking

Diagnostic test modalities (IHC, ISH, PCR, NGS, digital pathology)

Job description

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ announces a senior role within the Value and Implementation Oncology organization to lead evidence generation and real-world studies that support access and medical implementation.

The candidate will design observational studies, contribute to RWE frameworks, and communicate findings to scientists and external stakeholders, with a doctoral degree and 4+ years post-degree experience preferred. Location includes Rahway and other US sites.