Job Description

The Market Intelligence and Business Strategy (MIBS) team is seeking a leader of Animal Health Outcomes Research to lead value evidence strategy development and outcomes research to inform veterinary healthcare decision making. As a member of the Outcomes Research team, this individual will develop value evidence strategies and tactics to support the Animal Health division. The position reports to the AVP, MIBS.

Position objectives

• To inform and contribute to the value evidence strategy and associated studies which describe clinical, economic, and patient-centered unmet needs and the value the product provides in addressing those needs.

• To design, execute and communicate results of observational research studies

• To communicate findings from the research to relevant internal and external audiences

• To generate value evidence including value dossiers, evidence synthesis, clinical trial analyses, economic modeling and patient-reported outcomes.

• To support discussions with internal and external partners on value evidence strategies and plans for relevant study development and execution.

Position accountabilities

• To collaborate with internal stakeholders and consulting partners to ensure research priorities and strategies are aligned.

• To communicate with relevant external audiences including veterinary health care providers, clinic staff, veterinary teaching programs, peer-reviewed journals and producers that focus on animal production.

• To design and implement outcomes research studies, in collaboration with scientific leaders, veterinary medical centers, corporate veterinary health systems, research organizations, database holders and others.

• To prepare outcomes research protocols, statistical analysis plans, clinical study reports and manuscripts intended for peer-review.

• To ensure findings are communicated effectively at scientific conferences, in publications, dossiers, and by other channels.

• To maintain awareness of scientific developments in the field and provide outcomes research leadership and consultation.

• To provide expertise on observational study best practices, real world evidence frameworks, and internal standard operating procedures on the conduct of observational research.

Education Minimum Requirement:

• Preferred: Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, ScD, PharmD) in relevant discipline (Health Services Research, Outcomes Research, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Economics, Pharmacoeconomics, Pharmacy Administration).

• Required: Master’s degree (MSc, MPH) in relevant discipline (Health Services Research, Outcomes Research, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Economics, Pharmacoeconomics, Pharmacy Administration).

Required Experience and Skills:

• Expertise/experience in the design and implementation of real-world evidence.

• A track record of scientific presentations, manuscript development and peer-reviewed publications.

• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience post-graduation, with Doctoral degree

• A minimum of five (5) of years relevant experience post-graduation, with Masters’ degree only

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Doctoral degree or Masters Degree with appropriate experience.

• Strongly prefer experience in Animal Health-related Outcomes Research, Epidemiology or Health Economics.

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The salary range for this role is

$187,000.00 - $294,400.00

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.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Required Skills:

Animal Handling, Business Strategies, Data Analysis, Data Management, Epidemiology, Market Intelligence, Outcomes Research, Pharmacokinetics, Production Operations, Researching, Scientific Presentations, Scientific Research, Social Collaboration, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Planning, Veterinary Consulting, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Pathology, Veterinary Research

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

10/13/2025

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