Director, Outcomes Research – Prostate and Kidney Cancers

MSD

. Support value evidence outcomes research plans and real-world evidence activities for in-line and pipeline products in prostate and kidney cancers .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeNorth Wales • New Jersey • United StatesLead💰 $190,800 - $300,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in outcomes research and health economics, with a strong focus on developing value evidence for oncology products. Proficient in conducting observational studies, managing cross-functional collaborations, and communicating complex data to stakeholders.

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Doctoral Degree in Relevant DisciplineOncology ExperienceReal World Evidence (RWE)Data Analysis and ManagementHealth Economics and Pharmacoeconomics

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Hard Skills

Outcomes ResearchObservational StudiesHealth Economic ModellingMarket Access StrategiesStudy DesignData Analysis PlansValue PropositionsSystematic ReviewsMeta-AnalysesEconomic Modelling

Soft Skills

Emotional IntelligenceNetworking and PartnershipsStakeholder Relationship ManagementStrategic PlanningCommunication

Industry Keywords

Value EvidencePharmacoepidemiologyHealthcare Resource UtilizationClinical OutcomesMarket AssessmentsU.S. PayersAMCP DossiersHTA Agency SubmissionsGood Pharmacoepidemiology PracticeProduct Lifecycle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support value evidence outcomes research plans and real-world evidence activities for in-line and pipeline products in prostate and kidney cancers
Conduct prospective and retrospective observational studies on disease burden, epidemiology, treatment patterns, healthcare resource utilization and costs, satisfaction, clinical and patient-reported outcomes, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and economic modelling
Develop American Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) dossiers for U.S. payers and Global Value Dossiers
Contribute to product development and marketing strategies across the product lifecycle to support market access and reimbursement
Work cross-functionally with clinical development, medical affairs, biostatistics, market access, commercial, and country affiliates
Develop and execute Value and Implementation plans and support reimbursement and market access
Assess reimbursement and market access drivers and barriers and provide input into clinical, regulatory, payer/access, marketing, and evidence-generation strategies
Design studies, author protocols, develop questionnaires, case report forms, data analysis plans, study reports, presentations, and publications
Manage study-related contracting, budgets, vendors, and partners in accordance with company policies, SOPs, regulations, and Good Pharmacoepidemiology Practice
Develop supplementary clinical data packages for HTA agency submissions
Support country affiliates with local evidence-generation needs and adapt health economic evaluations and reimbursement dossiers
Communicate outcomes research and health economic modelling data to internal and external stakeholders
Maintain awareness of scientific and methodological developments
Build relationships with scientific experts worldwide
Present outcomes research data at national and international congresses and publish scientific articles

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctoral degree (PhD, MD, DrPH, ScD, or PharmD with fellowship) in a relevant discipline: Health services research, Outcomes research, Epidemiology, Public health, Health economics, Pharmacoeconomics, or Pharmacy administration
Four or more years of experience post-doctoral degree, or 7+ years of experience post master’s degree, in life science industry conducting NIR and generating Value Evidence
Oncology experience
Knowledge of decision making, emotional intelligence, networking and partnerships, innovation, and the evolving payer and reimbursement environment
Skills in data analysis, data management, evidence gathering, health economics, market assessments, market opportunity analysis, observational studies, outcomes research, pharmacoeconomics, product management strategy, qualitative analysis, research reporting, stakeholder negotiations, stakeholder relationship management, strategic planning, study design, value propositions, and values assessment
Real World Evidence (RWE) preferred
U.S. and Puerto Rico residency required
Visa sponsorship available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus
Long-term incentive, if applicable
Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits for employee and family
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate and sick days
Relocation: Domestic
Visa sponsorship: Yes
Hybrid flexible work arrangements