Strategic Analytics & Forecasting Lead (Hybrid, Dublin)

Merck; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Merck in Ireland's Dublin campus seeks a Business Insights & Analytics Lead to drive forecasting, market access insights and strategic decision support. You will partner with Oncology and Pharma & Vaccines teams and build multi-scenario models.

You will embed analytics in local business context, work with IQVIA and data partners, and contribute to launch roadmaps, pricing strategies and commercial value realization.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in business, economics, science, STEM or data analytics.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to turn complex data into clear recommendations for senior leaders.
• Expertise in forecasting, scenario modelling, performance analytics and insight generation in a regulated sector.
• Strong data literacy across validation, governance, source reconciliation and constructive challenge.
• Credible communicator and facilitator, able to influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of the Irish healthcare environment, including HSE decision‑making, pricing and reimbursement considerations.
• Hands‑on experience with Irish pharmaceutical data sources and partners (IQVIA, wholesalers, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Provide operational forecasting and planning support across cycles with accurate models.
• Build and transfer ownership of forecast models to the business as launches approach.
• Support adoption of common forecasting standards and build local capability.
• Engage with local, regional and cross-functional partners to deliver commercial insights.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Data analytics

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in business/economics/science/STEM or data analytics

Tools

Forecasting tools

Job description

Merck in Ireland's Dublin campus seeks a Business Insights & Analytics Lead to drive forecasting, market access insights and strategic decision support. You will partner with Oncology and Pharma & Vaccines teams and build multi-scenario models.

You will embed analytics in local business context, work with IQVIA and data partners, and contribute to launch roadmaps, pricing strategies and commercial value realization.