Strategic Forecasting Insights Lead

Merck; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Rahway, NJ is seeking an Associate Director of Strategic Forecasting Insights to lead strategic forecasts and derive actionable insights for marketing strategy. This role partners with Market Research, Data Science, and Payer Analytics across a matrixed organization, delivering impactful forecasts and consulting with business and finance teams.

The ideal candidate brings deep forecasting expertise across oncology, pharma, or vaccines, and a proven track record of leading

Qualifications

• 5+ years delivering complex analytical projects in pharma/biotech using market research and/or large databases.
• Experience developing forecast models and related analytics (scenario analysis, business case).
• Experience leading cross‑functional, matrixed teams with empathy and collaboration.
• Ability to translate business questions into hypotheses and actionable analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Determine forecast modeling approaches and tools for assets/indications.
• Collaborate with Marketing Engagement, Market Research, Data Science, and Payer Analytics to shape insights.
• Deliver forecasts and insights aligned with enterprise forecasting processes across US/India teams.
• Monitor actual performance against forecast and explain drivers.
• Align with Marketing, Market Access and Finance on inputs/outputs for cycles.
• Lead with a matrixed One Team mindset and drive clear communication.

Skills

Forecasting

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical delivery

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

Merck in Rahway, NJ is seeking an Associate Director of Strategic Forecasting Insights to lead strategic forecasts and derive actionable insights for marketing strategy. This role partners with Market Research, Data Science, and Payer Analytics across a matrixed organization, delivering impactful forecasts and consulting with business and finance teams.

The ideal candidate brings deep forecasting expertise across oncology, pharma, or vaccines, and a proven track record of leading