Senior Insights & Analytics Strategist (Hybrid)

MSD; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD is seeking a Senior Specialist in Business Insights & Analytics to act as a strategic analytics partner across commercial, marketing, and omnichannel decision-making. You will transform complex data into clear, actionable insights shaping brand strategy, customer engagement, and sales effectiveness.

The role bridges business needs with analytics, data science, market research, and technology, contributing to a data-driven culture and aligning with global analytics frameworks.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or related field.
• 5+ years in analytics or data analysis (regulated industry preferred).
• Commercial, marketing, or sales support experience; pharma/healthcare a plus.
• Advanced skills with Excel, SQL, Tableau, Power BI; Python/R knowledge beneficial.
• Working knowledge of AI and Generative AI technologies and governance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current and historical performance to identify trends, opportunities, and risks across brands and channels.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to support marketing strategy, sales, forecasting, and omnichannel effectiveness.
• Translate complex analytics into clear narratives for senior and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Deliver ad-hoc analyses to support strategic and operational decision making.

Skills

Advanced Analytics

Business Analysis

Stakeholder Management

SQL

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Python/R knowledge

Data Literacy

Education

Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or related field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

MSD is seeking a Senior Specialist in Business Insights & Analytics to act as a strategic analytics partner across commercial, marketing, and omnichannel decision-making. You will transform complex data into clear, actionable insights shaping brand strategy, customer engagement, and sales effectiveness.

The role bridges business needs with analytics, data science, market research, and technology, contributing to a data-driven culture and aligning with global analytics frameworks.