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MSD

Associate Principal Scientist – Health Economics and Decision Sciences

MSD

. Provide strategic development and use of predictive and economic models .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $156,900 - $247,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in health economics, economic modeling, and health technology assessment, with a strong focus on developing predictive models and disseminating findings through publications and presentations. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage with stakeholders in the healthcare sector.

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Health EconomicsEconomic ModelingHealth Technology Assessment (HTA)Data ManagementStakeholder Relationship Management

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Hard Skills
Predictive ModelingHealth Economic Model DevelopmentEconomic EvaluationResearch PublicationData Analysis
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration
Industry Keywords
Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR)OncologyMarket AccessClinical Trial DataReal-World Evidence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide strategic development and use of predictive and economic models
  • Serve as the BARDS HEDS lead for one or more Value and Implementation teams
  • Develop health economic, disease, and predictive models to enable business insights
  • Utilize discovery, real-world evidence, clinical trial, published, and publicly available data and tools
  • Answer key questions across all phases of drug and vaccine development from Phase I through loss of data exclusivity
  • Advance integrated quantitative approaches, including economic, disease, and predictive modeling and simulation
  • Develop and maintain global health economic models and tools in-house or with external vendors
  • Support training and adaptation of HEDS models and tools for country and regional teams
  • Disseminate health economic data through congress presentations and scientific journal publications
  • Collaborate with clinical/economic thought leaders, payer/HTA experts, alliance partners, and internal cross-functional teams
  • Monitor external data, modeling methodologies, and IT tools
  • Share work products and best practices across the enterprise

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • PhD (preferred) or Master’s degree in Health Economics, Biostatistics, Health Services Research, Actuarial Sciences, Operations Research, or a closely related quantitative field
  • Relevant work experience in health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) beyond PhD or Master’s degree
  • Knowledge and experience in economic evaluation of oncology drugs and interventions
  • Expertise and solid hands-on experience in conceptualization, design, development, and dissemination of health economic model approaches
  • Track record of submissions to Health Technology Assessment bodies and research publications in conferences and peer-reviewed journals
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to interact with individuals from a variety of disciplines
  • Understanding of the market access environment and challenges in the US and key international markets
  • Data Management
  • Economic Modeling
  • Health Economics
  • Health Economics Evaluation
  • Health Technology Assessment (HTA)
  • Oncology
  • Researching
  • Stakeholder Relationship Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Visa sponsorship is available
  • Valid driving license is not required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual bonus
  • Long-term incentive, if applicable
  • Medical, dental, and vision healthcare
  • Other insurance benefits for employee and family
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
  • Paid holidays
  • Vacation
  • Compassionate days
  • Sick days
  • Hybrid and flexible work arrangements, consistent with local office and country policies
  • Visa sponsorship
  • 10% travel requirements