Merck Posted November 7, 2026

Spécialiste principal, Économie de la santé et étude des résultats thérapeutiques / Senior Specialist, Health Economics Outcomes Research

Kirkland, Quebec, Canada FULL_TIME
Medical Affairs Principal
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Job Description:

Chef, Économie de la santé et étude des résultats thérapeutiques

Le chef, Économie de la santé et étude des résultats thérapeutiques a les responsabilités suivantes:

Diriger la planification, l’élaboration, la mise en œuvre et la communication de stratégies et de tactiques pertinentes et novatrices fondées sur des données concrètes en économie de la santé, à l’appui de la proposition de valeur concernant les produits.

Quantifier les bienfaits cliniques des produits en termes économiques qui sont probants pour les payeurs, les agences d’évaluation des technologies de la santé (CDA-AMC et INESSS) et l’Alliance pancanadienne pharmaceutique (APP).

Préparer, soumettre et présenter des preuves et des analyses de nature économique aux fins d’inscription sur les listes de médicaments (fédérales, provinciales et privées) et pour l’APP afin d’obtenir, de maintenir et d’étendre l’accès au marché des produits nouveaux et existants.

Collaborer avec les autres fonctions de remboursements (Tarification, Politique, Planification de l’accès, Accès du personnel en territoire) à l’échelle locale ou mondiale, les soutenir et s’aligner avec elles dans l’élaboration et la mise en œuvre de la stratégie d’accès et de tarification.

Agir à titre de membre d’équipes commerciales et médicales et trouver des occasions de coopérer avec des collègues d’autres fonctions afin d’atteindre les objectifs de la marque.

Apporter une expertise pointue en économie de la santé, en recherche sur les résultats thérapeutiques et en matière d’accès au marché canadien auprès des équipes locales, régionales et mondiales.

Tâches:

S’assurer que les modèles pharmacoéconomiques développés globalement considèrent les besoins canadiens pour fin de soumissions aux agences d’évaluation des technologies de la santé

Adapter les modèles pharmacoéconomiques pour le Canada, et écrire les rapports accompagnant les modèles pour soumissions à CDA-AMC, INESSS et assureurs privés

Développer des analyses d’impact budgétaire (modèles et rapports) conformément aux exigences des payeurs

Offrir un soutien substantiel pendant les négociations de l’APP liées à des facteurs pharmacoéconomiques, budgétaires ou prévisionnels à considérer

Assurer la participation locale et globale pour soumission lors de revues thérapeutiques par CDA-AMC

Élaborer des protocoles et des propositions économiques en collaboration avec des experts internes (p. ex., les Services médicaux) et externes (p. ex., le milieu universitaire, les organismes de recherche)

Préparer des résumés et des articles portant sur des résultats d’études aux fins de publication ou de présentation

Personnaliser des données techniques pour en faire des messages convaincants présentés dans le format requis et de façon adaptée aux intervenants locaux.

Expérience:

Au moins deux années d’expérience pertinente en économie de la santé et/ou en étude des résultats thérapeutiques

Connaissances:

Exigences et processus relatifs à l’ETS (CDA-AMC / INESSS) et à l’APP au Canada

Besoins et exigences des payeurs (publics et privés) relativement aux remboursements des produits pharmaceutiques

Faits récents sur les politiques de soins de santé et l’assurance-médicaments au Canada

Principes et directives pharmacoéconomiques et progrès méthodologiques

Méthodes d’analyse d’impact budgétaire

Expérience précise avec les modèles de Markov

Connaissance des bases de données disponibles au Canada

Compréhension générale des méthodes et des tests statistiques

Formation:

Maîtrise en épidémiologie, en administration de la santé, en économie de la santé, en développement du médicament, ou dans un domaine connexe

Compétences:

Utilisateur Excel de niveau expert

Sens aigu des affaires et compétences en gestion de projets

Solides compétences en communication et en présentation

Polyvalence et capacité de s’adapter à l’évolution des besoins et des échéances

Un esprit innovateur et une aptitude à exploiter l'IA ou les outils numériques pour optimiser les analyses en HEOR et le traitement des données

Compétences linguistiques: La maîtrise du français est requise

Nous sommes fiers d’être une entreprise qui valorise l’apport de personnes diversifiées, talentueuses et engagées. La façon la plus rapide de favoriser l’innovation est de réunir des idées diversifiées dans un environnement inclusif. Nous encourageons nos collègues à remettre respectueusement en question les points de vue des autres et à résoudre les problèmes de façon collective. Nous sommes un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et nous nous engageons à favoriser un milieu de travail inclusif et diversifié.

Nous encourageons les candidatures de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Conformément à nos politiques d’accommodement et à la législation provinciale et fédérale applicable en matière d’accessibilité, nous nous engageons à offrir des mesures d’accommodement raisonnables tout au long du processus de recrutement.

Required Skills:

Data Management, Health Technology Assessment (HTA), Microsoft Excel, Outcomes Research, Personal Initiative, Pharmacoeconomics, Real World Evidence (RWE), Researching, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Statistics, Strategic Planning, Teamwork Preferred Skills:

Budget Impact Analysis, Leadership, Market Access, Pharmaceutical Products Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

Secondary Language(s) Job Description:

Manager, Health Economics Outcomes Research

The principal functions of the Manager, Health Economics & Outcomes Research are:

Responsible for planning and development of product related economic and value evidence strategy.

To quantify the clinical benefits of our company products in economic terms that are meaningful to Health Technology Assessment Agencies ((Canadian Drug Agency (CDA-AMC) and the Institut national d'excellence en santé et services sociaux (INESSS)), public / private payers and the pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance (pCPA)

To make recommendations regarding and/or develop and implement real world evidence, epidemiological studies, observational studies and the inclusion of health economic and patient-reported outcome measures in global or local clinical trial programs

To prepare, submit and present economic evidence and analyses to (federal, provincial, private) formularies and pCPA in order to gain, maintain, and expand market access of new and existing products

Contributing to the cross-functional strategic teams (local and global) in support of gaining and maintaining access (product specific)

To collaborate, support and align with other reimbursement functions (Pricing, Policy, Access Planning, Field Access) locally and globally in the development and execution of the access and pricing strategy

Ensure adequate representation of Canadian needs/reality at the global level on product specific files with support from Manager.

Tasks:

Work with global and/or external agencies to develop and adapt locally relevant HTA submission material (product specific). Ensuring the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of designated components of selected HTA submissions (therapeutic areas specific)

Provide technical support (product specific) during pCPA negotiations related to pharmaco-economic considerations and reassessments

Develop pharmaco-economic reports for CDA-AMC and INESSS submissions

Develop Budget Impact Analyses as per payer requirements, working closely with field access team

Develop economic protocols / proposals in collaboration with internal (e.g. Medical department) and external (e.g. academic, research organizations) experts with support from manager

Prepare abstracts / manuscripts of study results for publication / presentation with support from manager

Customize technical data into compelling messages in the format required and appropriate for local stakeholders

Maintain relationship with health economic community and health economics opinion leaders

Experience:

At least two years of relevant work experience in Health Economics and/or Outcomes Research required.

Knowledge:

HTA (CDA-AMC / INESSS) and pCPA support requirements and processes in Canada.

Payer needs and requirements (public and private) for reimbursement of pharmaceuticals.

Healthcare Policy and Drug Plan developments in Canada

Pharmaco-economic principles / guidelines and methodological developments

Specific experience with Markov and Partitioned-survival models

International health economics and outcomes research trends and best practices

General understanding of indirect treatment comparison, statistical methods and tests

Education:

Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Health Administration, Health Economics, Economics, Drug Development Program or related field

Skills:

Strong business acumen and project management skills

Strong communication and presentation skills

Flexible and adaptable to changing needs and timelines

Mastery of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

A forward-thinking mindset with experience leveraging AI or digital tools to optimize HEOR research and data workflows.

Language: Fluency in French is required

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. In accordance with our accommodation policies and applicable provincial and federal accessibility legislation, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy position.

The Primary location for this role is

CAN - Quebec - Kirkland (16750 Transcanada)

The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. This range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of posting. At our company, we are firmly committed to providing fair and equitable pay for similar work and experience as a fundamental aspect of our workplace culture. Individual salaries will be based on several factors such as relevant experience, skills and proficiency, and other bona fide factors relative to appropriate internal comparators.

We may use artificial intelligence and automated tools to support our recruitment process. AI tools are used to support, but not replace, human judgment. All hiring decisions are made by our hiring managers.

At our Company, we lead with people. This role includes eligibility for our discretionary short-term incentive plan, which fosters a pay-for-performance culture. Our rewards and benefits programs go beyond traditional medical plans and retirement programs to create a flexible, inclusive workplace that supports employee well-being, development, and long-term success.

Additional location(s): Please note the base salary range above applies to the Primary Location of the position role, including where the role is designated as remote but tied to the Primary Location for compensation purposes. Where a role has other listed locations, different compensation guidelines may apply. You may find the base salary ranges for additional locations below. If the base salary range is not listed for the location to which you are applying, our Talent Acquisition team may provide further information about compensation applicable to your location, where required by law.

Additional location(s) Compensation Information:

$110,800 - $160,800

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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:

No relocation

Visa Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving LIcense:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

Na

Job Posting End Date:

11/14/2026

*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.

Requisition ID:R425801

Job details

Seniority
Principal
Function
Medical Affairs
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Kirkland, Quebec, Canada
Employment type
FULL_TIME

How this role compares

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We currently track 526 comparable Principal Medical Affairs roles across 67 biopharma companies.

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38Countries represented

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