Assoc. Dir , Strategic Forecasting
Merck
June 24, 2026
Remote friendly (Upper Gwynedd, PA)
United States
Corporate Functions
Associate Director, Strategic Forecasting
Primary Responsibilities
- Determine appropriate forecast modeling approaches, tools, and techniques for assigned products/indications with the Strategic Forecasting Insights Director.
- Partner with BIA, Market Research, Data Science, Payer Analytics, and other DHH functions to build inputs for strategic forecasting.
- Develop and deliver forecasts and forecasting insights aligned with enterprise forecasting cycles (including cross-matrix collaboration across US/India).
- Explain drivers of performance vs. forecast; align inputs/outputs and forecasting insights with Marketing, Market Access, and Finance.
- Communicate forecasting process, inputs, and insights; enable problem-solving across teams.
- Act as a thought leader/strategic partner via trust-based relationships.
Education Minimum Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in a related discipline.
Required Experience and Skills
- 5+ years delivering complex analytical projects in pharma/biotech using market research and/or large patient/physician databases.
- Experience building forecast models/analytics (e.g., scenario analysis, business case development).
- Cross-functional, matrixed team experience; ability to lead with empathy, manage ambiguity, and lead without authority.
- Strong problem-solving, data-oriented analytical methods, organization/prioritization, and communication.
Preferred Experience and Skills
- Therapeutic area experience (oncology, vaccines, pharma/rare).
- Advanced forecasting (patient- and trend-based models; scenarios/simulations; TA modeling nuance).
- Consultative business partner experience (company/consultant).
- Prior work with Marketing, Market Access, Finance, Market Research, Data Science, or Payer Analytics.
Required Skills (examples)
Strategic Forecasting, Market Access/Marketing, Market Research, Data Science, Business Analysis/Case Development, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Waterfall Model, Oncology/Immunotherapy.
Benefits
- Annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable); comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate and sick days.
Application Instructions
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub for current employees).
Travel
- May be required (<20%).
Location
- Upper Gwynedd, PA / Rahway (NJ).
Primary Responsibilities
- Determine appropriate forecast modeling approaches, tools, and techniques for assigned products/indications with the Strategic Forecasting Insights Director.
- Partner with BIA, Market Research, Data Science, Payer Analytics, and other DHH functions to build inputs for strategic forecasting.
- Develop and deliver forecasts and forecasting insights aligned with enterprise forecasting cycles (including cross-matrix collaboration across US/India).
- Explain drivers of performance vs. forecast; align inputs/outputs and forecasting insights with Marketing, Market Access, and Finance.
- Communicate forecasting process, inputs, and insights; enable problem-solving across teams.
- Act as a thought leader/strategic partner via trust-based relationships.
Education Minimum Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in a related discipline.
Required Experience and Skills
- 5+ years delivering complex analytical projects in pharma/biotech using market research and/or large patient/physician databases.
- Experience building forecast models/analytics (e.g., scenario analysis, business case development).
- Cross-functional, matrixed team experience; ability to lead with empathy, manage ambiguity, and lead without authority.
- Strong problem-solving, data-oriented analytical methods, organization/prioritization, and communication.
Preferred Experience and Skills
- Therapeutic area experience (oncology, vaccines, pharma/rare).
- Advanced forecasting (patient- and trend-based models; scenarios/simulations; TA modeling nuance).
- Consultative business partner experience (company/consultant).
- Prior work with Marketing, Market Access, Finance, Market Research, Data Science, or Payer Analytics.
Required Skills (examples)
Strategic Forecasting, Market Access/Marketing, Market Research, Data Science, Business Analysis/Case Development, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Waterfall Model, Oncology/Immunotherapy.
Benefits
- Annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable); comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate and sick days.
Application Instructions
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub for current employees).
Travel
- May be required (<20%).
Location
- Upper Gwynedd, PA / Rahway (NJ).