Assoc Dir , Data Science
Merck
September 28, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (North Wales, PA)
Worldwide
Marketing
Role: Associate Director, US Marketing Engagement - HIV Prep, acting as a strategic insights partner to US HIV Prep Marketing. Responsibilities include defining analytical priorities, leading patient journey and market analyses, developing KPI frameworks, and translating complex data into clear business insights to support brand strategy and launch readiness. Technical scope covers healthcare data sources such as IQVIA eLAAD, Komodo, and Xponent, with proficiency in SQL, Python, R, SAS, Power BI, or Tableau preferred. Qualifications require a Bachelor's in a quantitative field, 5+ years in pharma or healthcare data analytics, with advanced experience in healthcare datasets and market analytics; a Masterβs or PhD and AI/ML expertise are highly valued. The candidate should demonstrate cross-functional leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to convert technical work into actionable recommendations. High-value specifics include focus on HIV Prep, patient and provider analytics, launch tracking, and market opportunity assessments. Work setup is hybrid with an estimated 10% travel.