Director, Oncology Forecasting (Global Pan-tumor)

Role: Lead the development and delivery of strategic product and indication forecasts within Merck's Market Access, Insights & Forecasting team. Objectives include interpreting market data, generating actionable insights, and supporting marketing and commercial decision-making. Responsibilities involve partnering with Data Science, Market Research, Payer Analytics, and cross-functional stakeholders such as Marketing, Market Access, and Finance to ensure accurate forecasting inputs, models, and cycles; leading and mentoring a high-performing forecasting team; and communicating insights effectively to senior leadership. Core skills include expertise in advanced forecasting methodologies (trend, scenario, Monte Carlo), strong cross-functional collaboration, leadership experience, and deep understanding of the biopharma landscape, particularly in oncology, vaccines, or rare diseases. Qualifications require a minimum of 8-10+ years in complex analytics within pharma/biotech, a relevant undergraduate degree, with an MBA or advanced degree preferred. Experience in developing diverse forecast models, managing teams, and working with large datasets, market research, and data science tools is essential. High-value specifics include a focus on oncology, vaccines, or rare disease therapeutics, with a hybrid location in Rahway, NJ, and Upper Gwynedd, PA, and a travel expectation of around 10%. The role emphasizes strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and diversity.