Strategic Forecasting Insights Lead

Merck & Co.; North Wales (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 157,000 - 247,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an Associate Director, Strategic Forecasting Insights, to develop strategic forecasts for products and indications and translate insights into marketing actions. You will partner with Global/Regional Marketing, Market Access, Finance, and Data Science to shape inputs and forecast cycles.

The role requires leading cross-functional teams, strong communication, and an entrepreneurial, growth mindset. A hybrid work model and competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of delivering complex analytical projects in pharma/biotech using market research or large patient/physician databases.
• Experience in developing forecast models and related analytics (scenario analysis, business case development).
• Experience working in highly cross-functional, matrixed teams with empathy and collaboration.
• Ability to lead varied groups and manage ambiguity.
• Self-motivated, proactive, able to work independently and via influence.

Responsibilities

• Determine forecast modeling approaches and tools for assets/indications.
• Collaborate with Marketing Engagement, Market Research, Data Science, Payer Analytics to develop insights strategies.
• Deliver forecasts and insights aligned with enterprise forecasting processes in a matrixed team.
• Support understanding of performance against forecast and drivers.
• Engage with Marketing, Market Access and Finance to align inputs/outputs for cycles.
• Bring forecasting capabilities to address business strategy and decisions.
• Work across large teams to operate as One Team and communicate the forecasting process clearly.
• Enable interconnected problem-solving with DHH and business colleagues.
• Be a thought leader and strategic partner with trusted relationships.
• Understand stakeholder priorities and develop forecast-related solutions.

Skills

Forecasting

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an Associate Director, Strategic Forecasting Insights, to develop strategic forecasts for products and indications and translate insights into marketing actions. You will partner with Global/Regional Marketing, Market Access, Finance, and Data Science to shape inputs and forecast cycles.

The role requires leading cross-functional teams, strong communication, and an entrepreneurial, growth mindset. A hybrid work model and competitive benefits are offered.