Assoc. Dir , Strategic Forecasting
Merck
June 24, 2026
Remote friendly (Rahway, NJ)
United States
Corporate Functions
Associate Director, Strategic Forecasting
Primary Responsibilities:
- Determine appropriate forecast modeling approaches, tools, and techniques for assigned products/indications.
- Partner with BIA, Market Research, Data Science, Payer Analytics, and other DHH functions to develop insights strategies and ensure inputs for strategic forecasting.
- Develop and deliver forecasts and forecasting insights aligned with enterprise forecasting cycles (US/India matrixed team).
- Monitor and engage the business on actual performance vs. forecast, including drivers.
- Align with Marketing, Market Access, and Finance on inputs/outputs and forecasting insights for each cycle.
- Drive clear communication of the forecasting process, inputs, and insights; enable problem-solving around business questions.
- Serve as thought leader/strategic partner; build trusted, close relationships with stakeholders.
- Understand stakeholder priorities and develop forecasting-related solutions supporting business objectives.
- Travel may be required (<20%).
Education:
- Undergraduate degree in a related discipline (required).
Required Qualifications/Skills:
- 5+ years delivering complex analytical projects in pharma/biotech using market research and/or patient/physician databases.
- Experience developing forecast models and/or related analytics (e.g., scenario analysis, business case development).
- Experience in cross-functional, matrixed teams; lead with empathy; lead without authority.
- Break down business questions into hypotheses/requirements; strong problem-solving with data-oriented methods.
- Ability to work in unstructured environments; strong organization and prioritization; excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
Preferred:
- Therapeutic area experience (oncology, vaccines, pharma/rare).
- Advanced forecasting (patient/trend models, scenarios/simulations; TA modeling nuances).
- Consultative business partner experience.
- Prior partnering functions: Marketing, Market Access, Finance, Market Research, Data Science, Payer Analytics.
Compensation/Benefits (as stated):
- Salary range: $156,900.00–$247,000.00; eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable).
- Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, retirement/401(k), paid holidays/vacation, and sick/compassionate days.
Application Instructions:
- Apply at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub for current employees).
Primary Responsibilities:
- Determine appropriate forecast modeling approaches, tools, and techniques for assigned products/indications.
- Partner with BIA, Market Research, Data Science, Payer Analytics, and other DHH functions to develop insights strategies and ensure inputs for strategic forecasting.
- Develop and deliver forecasts and forecasting insights aligned with enterprise forecasting cycles (US/India matrixed team).
- Monitor and engage the business on actual performance vs. forecast, including drivers.
- Align with Marketing, Market Access, and Finance on inputs/outputs and forecasting insights for each cycle.
- Drive clear communication of the forecasting process, inputs, and insights; enable problem-solving around business questions.
- Serve as thought leader/strategic partner; build trusted, close relationships with stakeholders.
- Understand stakeholder priorities and develop forecasting-related solutions supporting business objectives.
- Travel may be required (<20%).
Education:
- Undergraduate degree in a related discipline (required).
Required Qualifications/Skills:
- 5+ years delivering complex analytical projects in pharma/biotech using market research and/or patient/physician databases.
- Experience developing forecast models and/or related analytics (e.g., scenario analysis, business case development).
- Experience in cross-functional, matrixed teams; lead with empathy; lead without authority.
- Break down business questions into hypotheses/requirements; strong problem-solving with data-oriented methods.
- Ability to work in unstructured environments; strong organization and prioritization; excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
Preferred:
- Therapeutic area experience (oncology, vaccines, pharma/rare).
- Advanced forecasting (patient/trend models, scenarios/simulations; TA modeling nuances).
- Consultative business partner experience.
- Prior partnering functions: Marketing, Market Access, Finance, Market Research, Data Science, Payer Analytics.
Compensation/Benefits (as stated):
- Salary range: $156,900.00–$247,000.00; eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable).
- Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, retirement/401(k), paid holidays/vacation, and sick/compassionate days.
Application Instructions:
- Apply at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub for current employees).