Health Economics and Outcomes Research Manager

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Job Description Reporting to the Market Access, Policy, and Communications Director for Saudi Arabia, the Health Economics & Outcomes Research Manager is responsible for developing and executing an integrated evidence-generation strategy to support the launch and sustained access of our Company’s strategic assets across all therapeutic areas in Saudi Arabia. This role includes the following responsibilities: Assimilate the value proposition of our Company’s products and review existing clinical and economic evidence available globally and locally Establish the evidence needs and requirements of healthcare authorities, payers, and providers as a baseline for real-world evidence generation Map the healthcare data landscape in Saudi Arabia and monitor emerging trends in real-world evidence generation Develop integrated plans for generating real-world evidence to achieve optimal access pathways and protect the clinical and economic value of our Company’s products Adapt clinical, cost-effectiveness, and budget impact models to align with the local context, in line with SFDA requirements and business needs Conduct real-world evidence studies to assess the disease burden, patient characteristics, treatment patterns, impact on quality of life, and any additional evidence requested by healthcare authorities, regulatory bodies, or payers Establish strategic partnerships with prominent HEOR figures to support business and scientific objectives Collaborate with other functions such as Medical Affairs, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, and Policy to effectively communicate outcomes research findings and ensure consistent messaging across our Company and external stakeholders Present health economics & outcomes research data at international and local congresses and publish associated articles in scientific journals Ensure full compliance with our Company’s requirements and procedures for real-world evidence generation Oversee study execution from end to end, including vendor onboarding, contracting, budgeting, and reporting Identify gaps in evidence generation plans and communicate them effectively to local and regional stakeholders. Maintain awareness of new scientific and methodological developments related to health economics and outcomes research in Saudi Arabia Qualifications, Skills & Experience: Pharmacist or physician with a master’s degree in a relevant field such as public health, epidemiology, or health economics 3–5 years of experience in health economics, outcomes research, market access, or a related field within the pharmaceutical industry Extensive knowledge in health economics principles, health outcomes research methods, cost-effectiveness analysis, budget impact analysis, and economic modeling Understanding of the regulatory environment and healthcare system in Saudi Arabia Strong leadership, project management, analytical, and communication skills Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams Fluent in English and Arabic Required Skills: Data Management, Health Economics, Health Outcomes Research, Market Access, Outcomes Research, Project Management, Public Health, Regulatory Affairs Compliance, Researching, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Planning, Value Propositions Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & 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. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: Regular Relocation: VISA Sponsorship: Travel Requirements: Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: Valid Driving License: Hazardous Material(s): Job Posting End Date: 08/1/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.