Gulf Health Economics

Job Description
Reporting to the Gulf Market Access Director, the Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) Manager is responsible for supporting the development and execution of an integrated strategy to generate clinical and economic evidence in support of the launch and sustainable access of our Company's strategic assets across all therapeutic areas in the Gulf. This work must align with current and emerging HTA guidelines within the region.

Key Responsibilities Include

  • Map the existing healthcare data environment, HTA landscape, and requirements, and monitor trends in real-world evidence (RWE) generation across the Gulf region.
  • Establish and communicate evidence needs and requirements of healthcare authorities, payers, and providers as a foundation for RWE generation.
  • Contribute to the development of integrated RWE plans to support optimal access pathways and sustain the clinical and economic value of our Company's products across the Gulf.
  • Review globally and locally available clinical and economic evidence as part of the economic model input collection process in an efficient and timely manner.
  • Conduct payer engagement activities to support economic model development as required.
  • Design and execute real-world evidence studies to assess disease burden, patient characteristics, treatment patterns, quality‑of‑life impact, and other evidence requested by healthcare authorities, regulatory bodies, or payers.
  • Maintain strong cross‑functional alignment to support country‑level value and evidence needs and ensure consistent messaging across internal and external stakeholders.
  • Assimilate and clearly communicate the value proposition of our Company's products to internal teams and external decision‑makers.
  • Present HEOR data at international and local congresses and publish relevant findings in scientific journals.
  • Ensure full compliance with our Company's HEOR-related processes, standards, and operating procedures.
  • Oversee end‑to‑end study execution, including vendor onboarding, contracting, budgeting, and reporting.
  • Support budget planning, prioritization, and resource allocation.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

  • Pharmacist or other healthcare‑related discipline with

  • A Master's degree in a relevant field such as Public Health, Epidemiology, or Health Economics, or

  • 3–5 years of experience in health economics, outcomes research, market access, or a related field within the pharmaceutical industry in the Gulf region.

  • Strong knowledge of health economics principles, HEOR methodologies, cost‑effectiveness analysis, budget impact analysis, and economic modeling.

  • Understanding of the regulatory environment and healthcare systems across the Gulf region.
  • Demonstrated leadership, project management capability, analytical skills, and strong communication abilities.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
  • Fluency in English and Arabic.

Required Skills
Communication, Cost Effectiveness Analysis, Data Analysis, Healthcare Reimbursement, Health Economic Modeling, Health Economics, Health Outcomes Research, Health Policy Analysis, Health Technology Assessment (HTA), Outcomes Research, Project Management, Public Health, Scientific Research, Strategic Thinking

Preferred Skills
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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
Yes

Travel Requirements
No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements
Not Applicable

Shift
Not Indicated

Valid Driving License
Yes

Hazardous Material(s)
n/a

Job Posting End Date
02/22/2026

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Requisition ID
R384893

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