Director Real World Evidence Scientist (Oncology) (all genders)

优缺点分析

角色解读

• Progression towards senior scientific leadership roles within the RWE or clinical development functions.
• Opportunities to shape external scientific landscapes through publications, conference presentations, and health authority interactions.
• Lead the end-to-end Real-World Evidence (RWE) strategy for complex oncology programs, acting as a scientific authority.
• Design and oversee non-interventional studies, ensuring the selection of appropriate real-world data sources to answer critical research questions.
• Collaborate with global cross-functional teams (clinical, regulatory, market access) to integrate RWE into clinical development and regulatory strategies.
• Deep expertise in secondary data use (claims, EMR, registries) and primary data collection across multiple healthcare environments.
• Proficiency in federated data networks and data standards like OMOP CDM or FHIR, with strong methodological skills in epidemiology and pharmacovigilance.
• Proven track record in leading RWE strategy at a global program level and navigating complex matrix organizations.

申请策略

• Tailor your application to reflect Merck's purpose of 'sparking discovery and elevating humanity,' emphasizing patient-centric outcomes in your RWE work.
• Highlight specific oncology RWE projects where your strategy directly influenced regulatory submissions or clinical development.
• Showcase your expertise with secondary data sources (OMOP CDM, FHIR) and any experience with AI/ML or NLP in RWE.
• Emphasize your leadership in cross-functional global teams and your track record of external scientific engagement (publications, conferences).
• Deepen your knowledge of the evolving regulatory guidelines for RWE in key regions (EMA, FDA).
• Familiarize yourself with the latest AI/ML and NLP applications in healthcare data analysis.

面试指南

• Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure your responses, focusing on your strategic decision-making and cross-functional leadership.
• When discussing data sources, emphasize your methodological rigor and how you balance data quality with feasibility.
• Can you walk us through a complex oncology RWE study you led from protocol development to reporting?
• How do you approach selecting fit-for-purpose real-world data sources for a specific research question?
• Describe a time when you had to align conflicting priorities between clinical development, regulatory, and market access teams.
• How do you stay updated on the evolving regulatory landscape for RWE, and how has it impacted your strategy?
• Review Merck's recent oncology pipeline and any public RWE studies or publications associated with their key assets.
• Prepare to discuss specific examples of methodological innovation or process improvements you have driven in previous roles.