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MSD

Director – Principal Scientist, Precision Medicine, Outcomes Research

MSD

. Provide US and ex-US outcomes research support for Oncology programs focused on Precision Medicine .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $190,800 - $300,300 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in outcomes research and precision medicine, with a strong focus on real-world evidence generation, advanced biostatistics, and translational oncology. Capable of designing and executing observational studies while effectively communicating findings to diverse stakeholders.

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Doctoral Degree in Relevant DisciplineExpertise in Real-World Evidence GenerationAdvanced BiostatisticsTranslational Oncology/Molecular EpidemiologyExperience in Oncology-Related Outcome Research

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Hard Skills
Outcomes ResearchPrecision MedicineObservational Study DesignStatistical AnalysisBiomarker AnalysisDigital Pathology AnalyticsTissue ProcessingSample LogisticsDiagnostic Test ModalitiesAssay Sensitivity and Specificity
Soft Skills
CommunicationCollaborationStakeholder EngagementPresentation Skills
Industry Keywords
OncologyMolecular EpidemiologyHealth EconomicsPharmacoeconomicsPublic HealthHealth Services ResearchReal-World Evidence FrameworksGlobal Guidelines on Observational Research

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide US and ex-US outcomes research support for Oncology programs focused on Precision Medicine
  • Lead translational oncology/molecular epidemiology studies supporting access, value demonstration, and medical implementation
  • Lead Precision Medicine studies involving biomarkers with approved diagnostics, tissue processing or acquisition, and emerging biomarkers without approved diagnostics
  • Provide subject matter expertise in outcomes research and precision medicine to internal and external stakeholders
  • Design and execute observational and real-world studies
  • Inform and contribute to value evidence plans and studies demonstrating clinical, economic, and patient-centered value
  • Support implementation of the RWE capability maturity model with local RWE experts and stakeholders
  • Communicate research findings to internal and external audiences and support communication resources
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align research priorities and plans
  • Engage external audiences including healthcare providers, health systems, HTAs, and patient organizations
  • Collaborate with scientific leaders, patient organizations, academic medical centers, health systems, research organizations, and database holders
  • Prepare outcome research protocols, statistical analysis plans, and clinical study reports
  • Communicate findings through scientific conferences, publications, dossiers, and other means
  • Maintain awareness of scientific developments in the field

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Doctoral degree in a relevant discipline: health services research, outcomes research, epidemiology, public health, health economics, pharmacoeconomics, or pharmacy administration
  • Four or more years of experience with a post degree
  • Expertise in real-world evidence generation, advanced biostatistics, and computational biology
  • Prior experience in digital pathology related analytics
  • Laboratory experience with tissue processing, sample logistics, biobanking, pathology, and QA/QC considerations
  • Expertise in diagnostic test modalities including IHC, ISH, PCR, NGS, digital pathology, and multiplex
  • Knowledge of assay sensitivity and specificity
  • Track record of scientific presentations and publications
  • Expertise in translational oncology/molecular epidemiology, observational study best practices, fitness-for-use, real-world evidence frameworks, and global guidelines on observational research
  • Experience in Oncology-related outcome research and/or epidemiology preferred
  • Current employees apply through the internal application link; current contingent workers apply through the designated link
  • US and Puerto Rico residents only

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual bonus and 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
  • Hybrid work arrangement