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Director, Outcomes Research

Rahway, NJ

The Principal Scientist/Director, Value & Implementation (V&I) Outcomes Research, position resides in the V&I organization, which includes Global Medical and Scientific Affairs as well as Outcomes ...

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As of Jun 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for director outcomes research in the United States is $191,320.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $135,500.00 and $229,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Directors of Outcomes Research often lead multi-disciplinary teams in designing and executing studies that measure healthcare interventions' real-world effectiveness, safety, and economic value. Responsibilities typically include overseeing study protocols, managing data collection and analysis, developing publications or presentations, and collaborating closely with internal groups such as medical affairs, clinical development, and market access. The director also engages with external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and academic partners, to ensure research aligns with industry standards and organizational strategy. This role demands both strategic oversight and hands-on involvement in research projects, offering a dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment.

What does a Director of Outcomes Research do?

A Director of Outcomes Research leads the design, execution, and analysis of studies that assess the real-world effectiveness, value, and impact of healthcare interventions. They collaborate with cross-functional teams, including clinical, medical affairs, and health economics experts, to generate evidence that supports regulatory approval, market access, and reimbursement decisions. Their work involves leveraging data from clinical trials, real-world evidence, and epidemiological studies to inform healthcare policies and improve patient outcomes. Additionally, they ensure that research aligns with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and payer expectations.

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To thrive as a Director Outcomes Research, you typically need an advanced degree in a health-related or quantitative field, experience in outcomes research or health economics, and a strong understanding of epidemiological study design and data analysis. Familiarity with statistical analysis software (such as SAS, R, or STATA), real-world evidence platforms, and relevant certifications like CPH (Certified in Public Health) are highly valuable. Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills help drive cross-functional research initiatives and facilitate collaboration. These competencies are crucial for generating evidence that informs healthcare decision-making, supports organizational goals, and advances patient outcomes.

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Director, Outcomes Research

Director, Outcomes Research

Merck & Co., Inc.

North Wales, PA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Merck rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 50 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

41st of 71 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

Job Description
Role Summary
  • The Principal Scientist/Director, Value & Implementation (V&I) Outcomes Research, position resides in the V&I organization, which includes Global Medical and Scientific Affairs as well as Outcomes Research.
  • Under the guidance of a senior leader, this position supports value evidence outcomes research plans and real-world evidence activities for in-line and pipeline products to meet the value evidence needs of clinicians, payers, policymakers, health technology assessment (HTA)/reimbursement agencies and health systems globally.
  • Types of studies executed include prospective and retrospective observational studies to characterize disease burden and epidemiology, treatment patterns, health-care resource utilization and costs, physician and patient satisfaction surveys, clinical and patient- reported outcomes assessments, systematic reviews and meta-analyses, and economic modelling. Key responsibilities also include development of American Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) dossiers for U.S. payers and Global Value Dossiers for use by local subsidiaries in their HTA submissions.
  • The incumbent is expected to contribute to product development and marketing strategies throughout the lifecycle to ensure that product value is defined and developed to achieve optimal market/patient access and reimbursement. The incumbent is expected to work cross-functionally with clinical development, medical affairs, biostatistics, market access, commercial, and country affiliates and may have direct interactions with HTA agencies, reimbursement decision makers, and national immunization technical advisory groups.

Responsibilities and Primary Activities
  • Partners with Medical Affairs counterparts to develop, execute and deliver on the Value and Implementation (V&I) plan.
  • Helps achieve / sustain reimbursement and market access for the program and indications under their responsibility.
  • Critically assesses drivers and barriers to reimbursement and market access, and provides input into clinical, regulatory, payer/access, marketing and evidence generation strategies and programs.
  • In collaboration with internal teams and external partners, designs studies; authors study protocols; and develops measurement questionnaires, case report forms, data analysis plans, final study reports, scientific presentations, and publications.
  • Responsible for study-related contracting, budgets, and vendor/partner management and ensures study conduct is aligned with company Policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) and world-wide regulations and standards, including Good Pharmacoepidemiology Practice (GPP) for applicable work.
  • Develops American Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) dossiers for U.S. payers and Global Value Dossiers.
  • Develops supplementary clinical data package in close partnership with markets and HTA statistics group for submission to HTA agencies.
  • Supports country affiliates to understand local evidence generation needs, adapts health economic evaluations, and customizes outcomes research documents, such as protocols and reimbursement dossiers, according to local requirements.
  • Works closely with cross-functional teams to effectively communicate outcomes research and health economic modelling data internally and to external stakeholders.
  • Maintains awareness of new scientific and methodological developments within therapeutic area.
  • Builds relationships with scientific experts worldwide.
  • Presents outcomes research data at national and international congresses and publishes articles in scientific journals.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Minimum
  • Master's degree in relevant discipline (health services research, outcomes research, epidemiology, public health, health economics, pharmacoeconomics, pharmacy administration).
  • Four or more years of experience post degree.

Preferred
  • Doctoral degree (PhD, MD, DrPH, ScD, PharmD) in relevant discipline (health services research, outcomes research, epidemiology, public health, health economics, pharmacoeconomics, pharmacy administration).

Required Skills:
Biostatistics, Clinical Development, Data Management, Epidemiology, Health Economics, Health Sciences Research, Health Technology Assessment (HTA), Outcomes Research, Pathophysiology, Pharmacokinetics, Product Development, Public Health, Reimbursement, Researching, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Planning
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The salary range for this role is
$190,800.00 - $300,300.00
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
Domestic
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
10%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
Not Indicated
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N/A
Job Posting End Date:
06/25/2026
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