Sr. Scientist, Outcomes Research (Oncology) Fixed Term

Bogotá - Colombia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

The incumbent will join the Regional Outcomes research Latin America area. The person will have the primary responsibility for planning and managing outcomes research activities for Company products in the oncology area on a Latin America basis and will report to the Oncology lead of the area.

This includes all phases of outcomes research and real-world evidence needs including design and implementation of retrospective database studies assessment of patient reported outcomes (PRO) epidemiological studies and economic modeling.

The incumbent will work closely with local regional and global cross-functional teams including leaders of regulatory affairs scientific and medical affairs public affairs policy market access and other key areas to ensure outcome research programs are in line with marketing strategies in key countries.

The responsibilities includes but are not limited to:

General study management activities including oversight of suppliers for value evidence activities

Work with Research colleagues consultants and suppliers to write coordinate and validate as required study design protocols measurement questionnaires case report forms data analysis plans and final reports/publications

Work closely with the Latin American regional cross-functional team to develop outcomes research plans for our Companys in-line and developmental General medicine and oncology based on the regulatory marketing and reimbursement/HTA/policy environment including Latin America specific market needs.

Critically assess drivers and barriers to expand public and private market access in oncology and identify value evidence needs to demonstrate the value of our in line and developmental products/ General medicine and oncology .

Assist in the Implementation of programs to document disease burden and unmet need PRO components and health economic aspects of disease and the value of drug therapy as outlined in the outcomes research planning process/map and generates data to support pricing and reimbursement for countries in Latin America.

Develop value evidence deliverables (e.g. retrospective studies to generate country-specific data supporting patient access to company products/medicines.

Assist our Companys affiliates to understand local needs adapt health economic evaluations customize Outcomes Research documents such as protocols and reimbursement dossiers.

Present outcomes research data at international/national congresses and publishes articles in scientific journals.

Position Qualifications:

Education Minimum Requirement:

Bachelors degree in healthcare areas and a Masters degree in public health pharmacy or economics.

Required Experience and Skills:

Demonstrated expertise in planning and managing real-world evidence activities including design and implementation of clinical epidemiological and cost studies

Proven track record of success in planning and managing real-world evidence activities including design and implementation of primary and secondary studies (database and chart-review) epidemiological studies and cost studies

Knowledge of principles of health economic modelling

Excellent interpersonal communication and strategic thinking skills

International experience working in multiple countries in Latin America.

Three or more years of pharmaceutical industry /CRO/consulting firms experience

Professional Proficiency in English and Spanish

Desirable Portuguese

Required Skills:

Accountability Data Management Economics Modeling Health Economics Health Outcomes Research International Marketing Latin American Markets Market Access Marketing Strategies Medical Economics Oncology Outcomes Research Project Reviews Regulatory Affairs Compliance Reimbursement Researching Scientific Research Stakeholder Relationship Management Strategic Planning

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

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Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

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Not Indicated

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Job Posting End Date:

01/21/2026

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Job DescriptionThe incumbent will join the Regional Outcomes research Latin America area. The person will have the primary responsibility for planning and managing outcomes research activities for Company products in the oncology area on a Latin America basis and will report to the Oncology lead of ...