Senior Scientist, Oncology Outcomes Research

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

2d • $116,284 - $174,426 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is centered on utilizing real-world evidence to influence decisions in cancer care. The position involves defining, quantifying, and communicating the value of oncology medicines to patients, clinicians, and payers. As a senior scientist on a high-performing outcomes research team, you will lead global and US strategies to shape market access and medical decision-making for the oncology portfolio. You will collaborate with medical, market access, statistics, and field teams to design and deliver evidence that supports reimbursement, guides clinical practice, and accelerates adoption.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Graduate degree strongly preferred (PhD, MS, MPH) in health economics, epidemiology, outcomes research and/or related fields.
• Understanding and knowledge and application of epidemiological/health outcomes methodology within pharmaceutical industry at an international level.
• In-depth expertise with research methods for real world research, HEOR projects including pharmacoepidemiologic models.
• Demonstrates analytical, judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Travel-10%.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Scientific degree.
• 3 years of HEOR or Outcomes Research experience within industry.
• Standout colleague and supports the asset team within the O2R organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute the asset strategy for Oncology Outcomes Research to assess, quantify, and communicate the value proposition across the product life cycle.
• Lead specific global and US regional health outcomes strategies aligned to evidence generation and communication needs for external decision-makers.
• Design, commission, and oversee high-quality, medically relevant, and scientifically robust real-world and health economics studies that withstand payer and HCP scrutiny.
• Support asset leads and collaborate with outcomes researchers and cross-functional partners to align on priorities and integrate evidence into medical and market access plans.
• Present findings at scientific congresses and co-author manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals to build external credibility and inform clinical and policy decisions.
• Translate research outputs into clear tools and resources that empower field medical and access teams to articulate value with confidence.
• Manage external partners and budgets to deliver projects on time and to the highest quality standards.
• Maintain deep knowledge of disease areas, customer dynamics, competitive landscapes, and reimbursement environments to anticipate evidence needs and shape strategy.
• Ensure all work adheres to required ethical, legal, and methodological standards, with a focus on reproducibility and decision-grade evidence.

Benefits

• Qualified retirement programs
• Paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves)
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior