Associate Director, Data Science - Oncology Analytics

Socket.dev; North Wales (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 157,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Upper Gwynedd, PA is seeking an Associate Director Data Science for US Market Engagement in US Oncology, Digital Human Health. Hybrid role in the office at least 3 days/week, partnering with US marketing and central Data Science teams to deliver analytics that guide launch strategies and resource allocation.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in pharma/healthcare analytics, strong ML/data science skills, and experience with predictive modeling and multichannel targeting.

Qualifications

• BS (or equivalent) in Data Science, Mathematics, Economics, computer science, statistics or related field.
• 5+ years delivering complex analytical projects in pharma/biotech/healthcare.
• Experience with advanced analytics, ML/AI, and data visualization.
• Strong storytelling, executive presence, and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work independently in a matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data across disparate sources to inform commercial strategies.
• Translate business needs into analytical plans; provide actionable insights.
• Communicate results to stakeholders and guide data-driven decisions.
• Stay current with industry trends and GenAI applications.
• Contribute to experiments and AI-enabled improvements in analytics.

Skills

Advanced Analytics

Machine Learning

Data Visualization

Stakeholder Management

Python

SQL

R

SAS

Education

BS in Data Science, Mathematics, Economics, CS, Statistics, or related field

Tools

Python

R

SAS

SQL

Job description

Merck in Upper Gwynedd, PA is seeking an Associate Director Data Science for US Market Engagement in US Oncology, Digital Human Health. Hybrid role in the office at least 3 days/week, partnering with US marketing and central Data Science teams to deliver analytics that guide launch strategies and resource allocation.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in pharma/healthcare analytics, strong ML/data science skills, and experience with predictive modeling and multichannel targeting.