Value Demonstration and Affordability Sr.Specialist

Job DescriptionJoin a mission-driven team that shapes patient access to innovative therapies across Russia and CIS countries. At our company, we are committed to delivering innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of people. As a Value Demonstration and Affordability Senior Specialist , you will play a crucial role in ensuring patient access to our portfolio of drugs, driving strategic decisions, and supporting cross-functional teams to achieve company objectives.ResponsibilitiesCritically reviewing and summarizing relevant evidence from literature searchPerforming an adaptation of developed HEOR Global modelsSupport and organization of pharmacoeconomic studies, analytical reviews, competitor analysis, pricing analysis for the company's drugs in CIS countriesBuilding models to explore different scenarios to inform strategic decisions, such as alternative reimbursement models, business case models for new product launches, and pricing strategiesRegularly monitoring and providing expertise on regulatory and economic documents in pharmaceutical market regulation to ensure timely adaptation in achieving company goalsProviding expert support for cross-functional teams in preparing documents and justifications, participating in and conducting negotiations with decision-makers to achieve company objectivesTranslate business priorities into actionable projects, coordinate cross functional teams and drive timely delivery.Ensuring patient access conditions to therapy with the company's portfolio drugs in accordance with the company's planned goalsSkills & ExperienceUniversity degree in business, health economics, pharmacy, medicine, public health, life sciences or related field.5+ years in the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector with hands-on market access, pricing, HEOR or reimbursement experience.Deep understanding of the pharmaceutical market and competitive environmentStrong numeracy and analytical skills — confident with epidemiology, budget impact and cost effectiveness methods.Practical experience preparing reimbursement dossiers, pricing proposals or HTA submissions.Skilled at translating complex clinical and economic evidence into clear, persuasive messages.Knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements related to drug market entryHigh degree of initiative and proactivityFluent Russian and EnglishRequired SkillsAdaptability, Communication Coordination, Data Analysis, Healthcare Policies, Health Economics, Impact Analysis, Legislative Issues, Policy Development, Policy Interpretation, Political Forums, Public Affairs, Regulatory Awareness, Regulatory Development, Strategic Planning, Vaccine ManufacturingPreferred SkillsCurrent Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HERESearch 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 RegularRelocation VISA Sponsorship Travel RequirementsFlexible Work Arrangements HybridShift Valid Driving License Hazardous Material(s) Job Posting End Date 11/30/2025A 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 R368549