Director of Global Oncology Forecasting and Insights

Merck & Co.; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 191,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, hybrid role, seeks a Director of Strategic Forecasting Insights to lead strategic forecasts for multiple products and indications. You will partner with Marketing, Market Access, Finance, and Data Science to drive forecasting cycles and insights for informed decision making.

The role requires deep forecasting knowledge, cross-functional leadership, and a growth mindset to mentor a team of strategic forecasters across US and international teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10+ years delivering complex analytical projects in pharma/biotech using market research or large databases.
• Experience developing forecast models and extracting forecasting insights.
• Direct line management experience leading high-performance teams.
• Ability to collaborate across Marketing, Market Research, Data Science and Finance.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in a matrixed org.

Responsibilities

• Determine forecast modeling approaches, tools, and techniques for assets/indications.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Market Research, Data Science, Payer Analytics for insights plans.
• Lead forecasting cycles aligned with enterprise forecasting processes.
• Guide implementation of forecasting flow and explain results to stakeholders.
• Communicate insights and inputs with business partners across functions.

Skills

Forecast Management

Strategic Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Market Forecasts

Business Acumen

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

MBA or Master’s or Doctorate in Engineering, Public Health, Biological Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Medical Sciences preferred

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, hybrid role, seeks a Director of Strategic Forecasting Insights to lead strategic forecasts for multiple products and indications. You will partner with Marketing, Market Access, Finance, and Data Science to drive forecasting cycles and insights for informed decision making.

The role requires deep forecasting knowledge, cross-functional leadership, and a growth mindset to mentor a team of strategic forecasters across US and international teams.