US Outcomes Research Scientist Job in Gwynedd, Pennsylvania US
US Outcomes Research Scientist
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 outcomes research, quality of care, health technology assessment, and health policy research. Our research agenda is driven by the needs of both Merck and our U.S. based customers, including patients, their health-care providers, and payers, with the overall goal of developing programs to improve patient outcomes. Examples of current research activities include observational studies and health economic research in disease states such as hepatitis C, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, medication adherence, and other areas of interest to Merck. Responsibilities The department currently has a position opening that will have broad responsibility for supporting the outcomes research needs of key Merck brands. The responsibilities for this position include: Directing and executing the planning, development, implementation, and communication of outcome research initiatives supporting Merck products. Work within a matrix team of outcomes research, epidemiology, statistics, marketing and sales colleagues to provide guidance on the value of outcomes research techniques to address important topics to payers and health care providers. Work with U.S. outcomes research colleagues to design and implement strategies in support of U.S. brand team objectives.