Principal Scientist

vor 16 Stunden


Zürich, Schweiz Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme Vollzeit

Job Description

We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we “follow the science,” great medicines can make a significant impact on our world. We believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a new Principal Scientist (Director) to join our Health Economic and Decision Sciences (HEDS) group. The position will be based in Europe, preferably Zurich, Switzerland.

The Health Economic and Decision Sciences (HEDS) department is part of our Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences (BARDS) organization. BARDS is responsible for strategic design and analysis to enable informed decision-making in the discovery, development, and delivery of our innovative products. It is a leader in quantitative scientific methodology and its application to enable the targeting, discovery, development, manufacturing, and marketing of drugs and vaccines for the benefit of patients and global public health.

This position will focus on health economic model adaptations for local markets across the Mid-Europe (MER) region. Under the guidance of the Executive Director in HEDS, the incumbent will share with local markets the responsibility for local adaptation of global Health Economics Models in the region aligned with Value & Implementation strategies and Local Market Access priorities. Close collaboration with global/regional teams and local markets, including different functions such as Regional and Local Market Access leads, Regional Outcomes Research leads, Global Health Economics leads, and Global Outcomes Research leads, is required to ensure consistency and alignment with strategies. This job will require 15-20% of travel primarily within the MER region.

What you will do:

  • Share with local markets the responsibility for health economic model adaptations for markets in the region.
  • Work with local and regional Market Access/Outcomes Research/Value & Implementation to plan for health economic model adaptation needs in the region.
  • Work with local and HQ teams to align on market and product-specific health economic strategies.
  • Work with local, regional, and HQ teams to plan for model inputs.
  • Conduct or supervise the execution of health economic model adaptations.
  • Ensure quality of health economic model adaptations.
  • In markets that prefer to conduct model adaptation using a qualified local supplier or by internal staff:
    • Ensure qualification of the local supplier and/or local staff.
    • Ensure appropriate training of the health economic models and model adaptation guides.
    • Critically review inputs and outputs of local health economic analysis to ensure quality.
  • Develop model adaptations report for training purposes.
  • Support training of adapted health economic models for local and regional OR and market access teams.
  • Assist local and regional OR and market access colleagues in answering any questions from HTA bodies/decision-makers.
  • Coordinate and align with internal stakeholders to achieve consistent, high quality, and timely model adaptations.
  • Develop guidance to consistently improve our Ways of Working to be more efficient in all phases of health economic model adaptations.

What you will need:

Education Requirement:

  • PhD (preferred) or Master’s degree in Health Economics, Outcomes Research, Biostatistics, Health Services Research, Actuarial Sciences, or a closely related quantitative field.

Required Experience and Skills:

  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in health economics and modeling working for a Pharma company or in an external supplier.
  • Experience submitting health economic models to HTA bodies and decision-makers in the covered region and understanding of their requirements.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and project management skills.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with a strong collaborative mindset.
  • Strong leadership skills, with experience in managing resources, budget, and driving implementation.
  • Fluency in English.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: N/A

VISA Sponsorship: N/A

Travel Requirements: 15-20%

Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid

Shift: N/A

Valid Driving License: N/A

Hazardous Material(s): N/A

Job Posting End Date: 01/30/2025

Requisition ID: R327851

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