Senior Forecasting & Modeling Lead – Purchase-Based

Merck; North Wales (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Long-term incentive

Health benefits

Job summary

Merck in the United States is seeking an Associate Director for Purchase-Based Forecasting and Modeling within the U.S. Market Access IAM team.

You will lead GTN forecasting and deal modeling across VA/DoD, 340B, GPOs, and other sites of care, partnering with Customer Managers and cross-functional stakeholders. Responsibilities include developing statistical forecasts in R1/Cloud TM1, standardizing methodologies, and driving AI-enabled automation for a growing launch portfolio.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent is required.
• Experience in market access, payer analytics, or pharma/biotech analytics.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead quarterly GTN forecast across VA/DoD, 340B, and GPOs with stakeholders.
• Serve as the financial modeling SME for deal evaluation for in-line and launch brands.
• Advance AI-enabled automation and standardization of forecasting and deal modeling processes.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy of inputs and alignment with contracting strategies.

Skills

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Cross-functional leadership

Market access

Data analysis

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Scenario analysis

Communication

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent

Tools

R

TM1

Job description

Merck in the United States is seeking an Associate Director for Purchase-Based Forecasting and Modeling within the U.S. Market Access IAM team.

You will lead GTN forecasting and deal modeling across VA/DoD, 340B, GPOs, and other sites of care, partnering with Customer Managers and cross-functional stakeholders. Responsibilities include developing statistical forecasts in R1/Cloud TM1, standardizing methodologies, and driving AI-enabled automation for a growing launch portfolio.