Associate Director, Market Research – AI-Driven Insights

Merck

Rahway (NJ)

Hybrid

USD 157,000 - 247,000

Full time

3 hours ago

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Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, seeks an experienced Market Research Director to oversee global and US market research within the product franchise. You will define business questions, build insights, and partner with pricing, access, sales, and marketing to drive strategic decisions.

This role emphasizes AI-enabled research, advanced analytics, and knowledge management to accelerate insight generation. Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration are essential components of this

Qualifications

Minimum required: BA/BS in Business, Marketing, Healthcare or related field.
Preferred: MBA, MS, MPH or other advanced degree in relevant discipline.
Experience in pharmaceutical marketing market research and analytics is expected.

Responsibilities

Develop and oversee execution of assigned portions of the Global and US market research plan.
Provide leadership and strategic thinking for primary market research projects.
Apply AI-enabled analytics and innovative methods to accelerate insight generation.
Lead execution of market research studies with project planning and budget management.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate insights into launch and post-launch activities.