Strategic Forecasting & Modeling Lead (Purchase-Based)

Msd; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in the United States (Pennsylvania/North Wales) is seeking an Associate Director of Purchase-Based Forecasting & Modeling to lead bottom-up forecasting and deal modeling across major contracted products.

You will partner with Customer Managers and cross-functional teams to align GTN, volume, and market access assumptions while advancing AI-driven processes. The role emphasizes statistical forecasting, scenario analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to influence pricing,

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent.
• Business acumen with pharma/market access experience.
• Strong analytical and forecasting skills.
• Cross-functional collaboration experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead bottom-up purchase forecasting across key classes of trade.
• Own the quarterly GTN forecast with cross-functional teams.
• Develop and maintain statistical forecasts reflecting contracting and market trends.
• Drive AI, standardization and automation in forecasting and modeling.

Skills

Forecasting

Deal Modeling

Automation

Cross-Functional Leadership

Market Access

Strategic Thinking

Analytics Insights

Customer-Focused

Demand Forecasting

Financial Analysis

Financial Forecasting

Forecasting Models

Launch Management

Market Research

Scenario Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent

Tools

R1 (Cloud TM1)

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in the United States (Pennsylvania/North Wales) is seeking an Associate Director of Purchase-Based Forecasting & Modeling to lead bottom-up forecasting and deal modeling across major contracted products.

You will partner with Customer Managers and cross-functional teams to align GTN, volume, and market access assumptions while advancing AI-driven processes. The role emphasizes statistical forecasting, scenario analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to influence pricing,