Assoc Dir , Data Science
Merck
September 28, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Rahway, NJ)
Worldwide
Marketing
Role: Associate Director, US Marketing Engagement - HIV Prep, serves as a strategic insights partner to US HIV Prep Marketing. Objectives include translating complex data on patient, prescriber, and market dynamics into actionable insights to optimize brand strategy, launch readiness, and market performance. Responsibilities encompass leading analyses on patient journeys, market mapping, competitive dynamics, and defining KPIs; integrating multi-source healthcare data; and collaborating with cross-functional teams such as Market Research, Data Strategy, and Global partners. Requirements: Bachelor's in a quantitative field; 5+ years in healthcare, pharma, or data analytics, with experience in secondary healthcare data, market insights, and strategic analytics. Strong problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills are essential. Preferred: Masterβs or PhD in relevant disciplines; experience with AI/ML tools; direct HIV Prep or infectious disease launch experience; extensive familiarity with IQVIA datasets like eLAAD, Komodo, and Xponent; and advanced analytics skills. High-Value: Focus on HIV prevention, launch and market tracking, patient segmentation, and prescription behavior analytics in a biologics/therapeutics setting. Work setup: Hybrid in the US; travel ~10%.