Job Description
Under the guidance of a senior leader, an Associate Principal Scientist has primary responsibility for planning/managing real world and outcomes research activities for in-line and pipeline products to meet the value evidence needs of clinicians, health systems, payers, policymakers, and HTA/reimbursement agencies.
Participates in value and implementation (V&I) team. Contributes to development of value evidence strategies and outcomes research activities, while considering insights from internal and external stakeholders.
In collaboration with internal teams and external vendors/partners: designs, implements, and disseminates prioritized real-world evidence and outcomes research activities linked to V&I goals.
Responsible for study-related contracting, budgets, and vendor/partner management.
Support market affiliates to customize outcomes research documents, such as protocols and reimbursement dossiers, and adapt health economic evaluations, according to local requirements.
Work closely with cross functional teams to effectively communicate outcomes research and health economic modelling data internally and to external stakeholders.
Present outcomes research data at national and international congresses and publish articles in scientific journals.
Track use of real-world evidence/outcomes research study results to inform decision-making.
Maintain awareness of new scientific and methodological developments within therapeutic area and build relationships with scientific experts worldwide.
The following skills and knowledge are needed to be successful in this role:
Decision making: Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions.
Emotional intelligence: Meeting the personal needs of individuals to build trust, encourage two-way communication and strengthen relationships. Ability to work with difficult stakeholders while achieving business results.
Networking and partnerships: Building partnerships; developing and leveraging relationships within and across work groups to achieve results.
Knowledge of evolving payer and reimbursement environment: Understanding of US Value Assessments and other key market HTA requirements to inform value evidence and outcomes research strategies.
Requirements for Education, Experience and Skills
Advanced or professional degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Outcomes Research, Epidemiology, Health Economics, Pharmaceutical Administration, Public Health, Health Policy, Medicine, or Clinical Pharmacy)
1-3 years relevant experience following advanced or professional degree
Preferred for Education, Experience and Skills
Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, ScD, PharmD) in a relevant discipline (e.g., Outcomes Research, Epidemiology, Health Economics, Epidemiology, Pharmaceutical Administration, Health Policy, Public Health)
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Expected US salary range:
$135,500.00 - $213,400.00
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
Domestic
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
10%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
Not Indicated
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n/a
Job Posting End Date:
12/1/2024
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