OverviewAsegúrese de leer la descripción completa a continuación y, si confía en que cumple todos los requisitos, envíe su solicitud de inmediato.The EEMEA Outcomes Research Oncology Director can be based anywhere across Europe, Middle East and Africa.Under the guidance of the EEMEA (Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa) V&I; Outcomes Research Lead, the incumbent will have the responsibility of supporting the interpretation and translation of V&I; integrated evidence strategies developed at the global level for adaptation by EEMEA markets.The scope of this will include supporting Health Technology Assessment (HTA)/reimbursement dossier submissions and overall Real-World Evidence activities that tailor these global strategies to the country strategies in the region. This process includes tight alignment with the OR colleagues and cross-functional team members regarding strategy and plans, as well as having a high-level awareness of the setting and challenges in the EEMEA Countries.A close collaboration with regional above-markets teams (incl Market Access, Medical Affairs, Policy, health Economic and Marketing) is required to ensure consistency with strategies. Another focus of the incumbent will be to collaborate with key markets to identify evidence gaps as well as how to support the value discussion, and address these from the Health Economic/Outcomes Research (HEOR) perspective, including development of supporting arguments addressing discussion and interaction with payers, health systems and clinicians at country level.The role involves interactions with our company\'s country affiliates to understand country-specific HTA/reimbursement needs and to ensure timely and efficient HTA/reimbursement submission, including all types of required evidence (non-interventional study, Evidence synthesis, Models, ITC/NMA...) in the EEMEA Region.The incumbent should be able to work with local teams around OR strategy and support and guide the teams in relation to local OR and Local Data Generation (LDG) study execution. Another important element is to support our colleagues as well as local thought leaders/researchers to understand and utilize evidence in the areas of HTA, OR and RWE, enabling them to make correct interpretations of HEOR studies as well as how to interpret CE and BI analysis for health policy decision-making at various levels in healthcare systems.This position will focus on oncology and vaccines. Specific roles include but are not limited to:ResponsibilitiesUnderstanding of HTA and market access environment in the EEMEA region.Ensuring that OR oncology activities are actively communicate across functions to ensure efficiency regarding alignment and optimal support.Providing scientific health economic and outcomes research support in oncology.Align OR activities, including studies, models, publications, advice, to priorities for the priority markets in the EEMEA region – working in close collaboration with the above-market support teams in Market Access & Pricing, Medical Affairs, Health Economics, Policy and Marketing.Maintain awareness of scientific and HEOR developments for the assigned therapeutic areas, both in terms of new methodology and new activities.Presenting HEOR data internally to the regional colleagues and externally at international/regional/national congresses, and publishing articles in scientific journals.Position QualificationsEducation Minimum Requirement: A master or doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Pharm.D. or MD) or equivalent work experience in health economics, epidemiology, outcomes research, public health management or related fields.A minimum of 5 years biotech/pharmaceutical health economic or outcomes research experience.An understanding of HTA and its role in determining market access.Experience and success in leading projects and interacting with cross-functional teams.Experience working with observational studies and health economic models.Leadership and influencing skills.Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills; ability to communicate functionally explicit information across a wide array of audiences, including scientific and commercial groups.Preferred Experience and SkillsExperience in collaborating with external research teams, setting up studies and co-publishing.Experience of working in the field of oncology.Documented communication skills focused on training/teaching in the areas of HTA, or and/or RWE.Required Skills:Accountability, Data Management, General Strategy, Health Care Systems, Health Economics, Health Outcomes Research, Health Technology Assessment (HTA), Immunotherapy, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Medical Economics, Oncology Nursing, Outcomes Research, Project Reviews, Researching, Scientific Publications, Scientific Research, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic PlanningPreferred Skills:Current Employees applyCurrent Contingent Workers applyAdditional InformationSearch Firm Representatives Please Read CarefullyMerck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. 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