Health Economics and Outcomes Research Manager

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](https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld) Current Contingent Workers apply [HERE](https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld) **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.**