Dir, Patient Intelligence Lead
Merck
August 25, 2026
Remote friendly (Rahway, NJ)
United States
Patient Advocacy
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of predictive patient analytics models and products across key patient journey milestones.
- Architect and build scalable, modular analytics capabilities deployable across multiple brands (not bespoke analyses).
- Translate predictive models into intuitive visualizations and actionable insights for commercial, marketing, and access stakeholders.
- Partner with Commercial Technology & Solutions, Market Engagement, Commercial AI Capabilities, Patient CoE, and Brand teams to ensure data infrastructure, governance, and quality.
- Build and mentor a high-performing analytics function; establish best practices for patient analytics.
Required Experience and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics).
- 10+ years in advanced analytics/data science/predictive modeling in pharma/healthcare or related industries.
- Hands-on experience with patient-level healthcare data (claims, EHR/EMR, specialty pharmacy, Rx/fulfillment).
- Proven ability to productize analytics into scalable, repeatable data products/modular capabilities.
- Strong data visualization and ability to communicate recommendations to non-technical leaders.
- Demonstrated leadership managing technical resources and driving cross-functional alignment.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
- MS/PhD in Data Science/Statistics or related.
- Expertise in ML/AI for patient behavior and commercial healthcare analytics.
- Experience in agile product teams with product managers and engineers.
- Familiarity with cloud data environments and modern data architecture (AWS, GCP).
Benefits/Compensation (as stated):
- Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable).
- Comprehensive benefits incl. 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 if current employee). Application deadline is stated on the posting (job posting end date: 09/8/2026; effective until 11:59:59PM the day before).
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of predictive patient analytics models and products across key patient journey milestones.
- Architect and build scalable, modular analytics capabilities deployable across multiple brands (not bespoke analyses).
- Translate predictive models into intuitive visualizations and actionable insights for commercial, marketing, and access stakeholders.
- Partner with Commercial Technology & Solutions, Market Engagement, Commercial AI Capabilities, Patient CoE, and Brand teams to ensure data infrastructure, governance, and quality.
- Build and mentor a high-performing analytics function; establish best practices for patient analytics.
Required Experience and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics).
- 10+ years in advanced analytics/data science/predictive modeling in pharma/healthcare or related industries.
- Hands-on experience with patient-level healthcare data (claims, EHR/EMR, specialty pharmacy, Rx/fulfillment).
- Proven ability to productize analytics into scalable, repeatable data products/modular capabilities.
- Strong data visualization and ability to communicate recommendations to non-technical leaders.
- Demonstrated leadership managing technical resources and driving cross-functional alignment.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
- MS/PhD in Data Science/Statistics or related.
- Expertise in ML/AI for patient behavior and commercial healthcare analytics.
- Experience in agile product teams with product managers and engineers.
- Familiarity with cloud data environments and modern data architecture (AWS, GCP).
Benefits/Compensation (as stated):
- Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable).
- Comprehensive benefits incl. 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 if current employee). Application deadline is stated on the posting (job posting end date: 09/8/2026; effective until 11:59:59PM the day before).