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Outcomes Research Scientist - Health Technology Assessment-OUT000134
Description
Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.
Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.
The U.S. Outcomes Research Department is dedicated to conducting scientific studies and evaluations focused on quality of care, health technology assessment (HTA), and health policy research. Our research agenda is driven by the needs of both Merck and our customers, including payers and health care providers, with the overall goal of developing programs to improve patient outcomes. Examples of current activities in HTA include the providing public comment on comparative effectiveness draft key questions and draft reports (EPC reports, Oregon DERP reports), conducting systematic reviews, and developing a systematic approach for payer input on pharmaceutical products in early development.
This position will have broad responsibility for HTA in the U.S. include but are not limited to:
* Reviewing and responding to HTA reports on Merck products that are developed by external parties (AHRQ EPC reports, Oregon DERP reports, others) * Collaboration on payer input into developmental compounds, and quality oversight of Merck's process to provide scientific evidence on Merck products requested by U.S. payers and HTA agencies * The latter requests are for the purpose of informing product adoption and diffusion decisions, including formulary assessments * Additional responsiblities include conducting relevant research related to HTA (for example, meta-analyses, decision modeling, methods research, standards for evidence requirements, and payer decision making) and engaging U.S. HTA experts to inform Merck's drug development decisions * The HTA role described above will comprise approximately 90% of the job * The secondary role for this position (10%) is to serve as the primary point of contact and scientific interface between HTA and Outcomes Research scientists in select managed care organizations and academic medical centers and scientists at Merck.
Qualifications /B
Education:
* The candidate must have a Ph.D. in a discipline related to HTA (Health Services Research, Outcomes Research, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Population Health, Health Economics, etc).
* OR - A MD, PharmD or Ph.D. in Nursing coupled with a master's degree in a discipline related to HTA with at least three years experience in a Health Services Research or Outcomes Research setting, including a demonstrated track record of conducting independent research in HTA.
Required:
* Candidates must have a minimum of three years relevant research experience and a demonstrated track record of scientific research and scholarly publication in an area related to HTA. * Specific research experience should include both design and execution of research projects including programming, statistical analysis, and interpretation of results.
* Candidates must also have a a thorough understanding of the processes used by HTA agencies in the U.S. (AHRQ Evidence Based Practice Center, an INAHTA member center, or an HTA function within a health plan).
* This role requires excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to work in a matrix environment, the ability to manage mulitple projects (including budgets, contracts, and timelines) and the ability to conduct independent research.
Desired:
* Clinical experience in medicine, nursing, or pharmacy.
Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.
merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # OUT000134. Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.
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Primary Location :US-PA-Upper Gwynedd
Employee Status :Regular
Travel :Yes, 20% of the time
Number of Openings :2
Details:
Job Id:
846326A2
Posted / Updated:
9/1/2010 4:01:38 AM
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