Job DescriptionJob Description Associate Principal Scientist II, Epidemiology-Associate Director levelRole SummaryThe Associate Principal Scientist II, Epidemiology, has responsibility for the design, placement, conduct, analysis, and reporting of pharmacoepidemiologic research studies on assigned our products multiple therapy areas, and for providing consultation on epidemiologic issues to all areas of the company, as needed.Primary activities include but are not limited to:Has overall responsibility for pharmacoepidemiologic strategical planning and study recommendations for assigned products in Vaccine, Oncology, or non-oncology (ID, Vaccine, General Medicine, Ophthalmology) therapy areas in R&D department. Although staff are expected to develop primary subject matter expertise in one or more therapeutic areas, staff may receive assignments in any therapeutic area depending on need. Has lead responsibility for interaction with risk management subteams, value evidence subteams, clinical/regulatory subteams, and other areas of R&D department on epidemiologic matters related to product safety risk management, post-marketing safety studies, post-authorization effectiveness studies, regulatory activities, and biomarkers/molecular epidemiology/genetic epidemiology.Has lead responsibility for the design, conduct, and analysis of epidemiologic research studies on assigned products in sensed therapy areas including vaccine, oncology, or general medicine etc.Present epidemiologic research plans or results to internal review and governance committees; to external agencies such as CDE and at scientific conferences.Maintains close working relationships with colleagues in Clinical Research, Regulatory, V&I, Health Economics and Commercial. Assists them in areas where knowledge of epidemiology is relevant.Good network with KOLs and external suppliers for epidemiologic research planning and execution in Vaccine and Oncology therapy areas.Contributes to our company's prestige by maintaining recognition as an expert in his/her field; may publish independent scientific research in leading journals, participate in and present at scientific organizations and meetings, and serve as a peer reviewer for scientific journals.Competencies： Expected Proficiency LevelAct With Courage and Candor：Fully PerformingBuild Talent： Fully PerformingDemonstrate Ethics & Integrity： Fully PerformingDrive Results： Fully PerformingFocus on Customers And Patients： Fully PerformingFoster Collaboration： Fully PerformingMake Rapid, Disciplined Decisions： Fully PerformingBusiness & Financial Acumen： ApplyingProblem Solving： AdvancedProductive Communication： AdvancedProject Management： AdvancedStrategic Thinking： AdvancedWorking Across Boundaries： ApplyingCollaboration & Partnering： ApplyingBusiness & Operations Management： ApplyingCompetitive Decision-Making & Execution： ApplyingData Analysis, Interpretation & Communication： ExpertRegulatory & Compliance Management： ApplyingQualifications PhD in Epidemiology or MD with additional research training in epidemiology and at least 8 years of relevant work experience. Alternatively Master’s degree in epidemiology with at least 10 years relevant work experience. Required experience in industry for at least 5 years.Requires extensive experience in the successful conduct of large epidemiologic projectsRecord of substantial research publications in peer-reviewed journalsCreative problem-solving ability and excellent communication skills (oral and written) are expected.Broad knowledge and experience in the application of epidemiologic/RWE methodology approaches to problems in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry are an asset.Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment and to collaborate with colleagues with a wide variety of backgrounds and expertisePreferred Experience and Skills:Previous experience in AI/RWE to support product lifecycle management and epidemiology areas is preferredPeople management experiences is a plus.Competencies include advanced skills in data analysis, project management, strategic thinking, and research design.Required Skills: Business Management, Clinical Research, Data Management, Epidemiology, Health Economics, Methods and Tools, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Product Lifecycle, Product Risk Management, Product Safety, Project Management, Researching, Risk Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Planning, Technical AdvicePreferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HERESearch 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. 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