Global Pharma Pricing Strategy Lead

Merck & Co.; Elmora (NJ); On-site; USD 173,000 - 273,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Merck & Co. seeks a Director of Pharma Pricing Operations & Analytics to lead strategic pricing initiatives across launch, inline, and lifecycle stages. You will partner with Global Market Access, pharma franchise leaders, and FP&A to turn complex problems into actionable analyses and recommendations.

You will guide a team of Associate Directors, drive governance of pricing analytics, and champion data quality to inform pricing and access decisions globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, health economics, or related analytical field preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years in pharmaceutical pricing, market access, revenue management, or related analytics.
• Experience in pharma/healthcare with consulting, market access, or strategy focus
• Proven track record leading cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.
• Strong consulting skills to map stakeholder priorities to analytics projects.
• Strategic thinker with ability to operate in ambiguous, evolving environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary strategic partner within GPO for pharma pricing operations and analytics across launch, inline, and lifecycle priorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with Global Market Access leaders, franchise teams, regional pricing, and finance partners.
• Translate stakeholder questions into defined analytical projects and capability roadmaps.
• Generate data-driven insights and strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Associate Directors.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Collaborative Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Strategic Planning

Team Organization

Planning Budgeting And Forecasting

Leadership Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/health economics or related analytical field

Master's degree or international equivalent (MBA/MPH/MS in finance, health economics, or related field)

Tools

NGP

Cognos

TM1

Job description

Merck & Co. seeks a Director of Pharma Pricing Operations & Analytics to lead strategic pricing initiatives across launch, inline, and lifecycle stages. You will partner with Global Market Access, pharma franchise leaders, and FP&A to turn complex problems into actionable analyses and recommendations.

You will guide a team of Associate Directors, drive governance of pricing analytics, and champion data quality to inform pricing and access decisions globally.