Health Economics and Outcomes Research Manager

Health Economics and Outcomes Research Manager – MSD, Saudi Arabia (رياض, S01)

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 the Company’s strategic assets across all therapeutic areas in Saudi Arabia.

• Assimilate the value proposition of the 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 the 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 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 the 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 the 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.

• 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.

• 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

Visa sponsorship and opportunities for career growth.