Associate Principal Scientist, Epidemiologist
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Job Description
Associate Principal Scientist I Epidemiology
At our company we aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. Were at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. Join us in our mission to make a difference.
Responsibilities
Has overall responsibility for Asia Pacific and worldwide pharmacoepidemiologic planning and study recommendations for assigned products.
Develop primary subject matter expertise in one or more therapeutic areas and receive assignments in any therapeutic area depending on need.
Lead interaction with risk management subteams value evidence subteams clinical/regulatory subteams and other areas of Research Laboratories on epidemiologic matters.
Design conduct and analyze epidemiologic research studies on assigned products worldwide.
Provide scientific oversight and mentorship to more junior Epidemiology staff.
Present epidemiologic research plans or results to internal review and governance committees external agencies and at scientific conferences.
Maintain close working relationships with colleagues in Clinical Safety and Risk Management Clinical Research Regulatory Outcomes Research Health Economics and Commercial.
Contribute to the companys prestige by maintaining recognition as an expert in the field publishing independent scientific research participating in and presenting at scientific organizations and meetings and serving as a peer reviewer for scientific journals.
Lead the KOL engagement with academia in the field of pharmacoepidemiology RWD/E and PMC if necessary.
May hold academic appointments teach graduate courses and supervise Ph.D. dissertations and post-doctoral fellows.
Qualifications
Required
PhD in Epidemiology or MD with additional research training in Epidemiology. Alternatively Masters degree in Epidemiology with at least 7 years relevant work experience.
Five or more years of relevant work experience (7 or more years if Masters degree).
Extensive experience in the successful direction of large epidemiologic projects.
Broad knowledge and experience in the application of epidemiologic approaches to problems in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
Record of substantial research publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Creative problem-solving ability and excellent communication skills (oral and written).
Required Skills:
Biotechnology Clinical Research Clinical Safety Clinical Trials Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) Creative Thinking Data Management Epidemiology Health Outcomes Research Medical Research Methods and Tools Publishing Researching Scientific Research Stakeholder Relationship Management Strategic Planning Technical Advice Work RelationshipsPreferred Skills:
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07/31/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
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About Company
Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA is known as “Merck” in the United States, Canada & Puerto Rico. We are known as “MSD” in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America & Asia Pacific. We are a global biopharmaceutical leader with a diverse portfolio of prescription medicine ... View more