Director, Pharma Pricing Operations & Analytics
Merck
September 03, 2026
On-site
Rahway, NJ
Market Access
Primary Responsibilities
- Act as the primary strategic partner/account lead within GPO for Pharma pricing operations, analytics, and capability needs across launch, inline, and lifecycle priorities.
- Translate stakeholder business questions into analytical projects and capability enhancement roadmaps.
- Lead data-driven insights and strategic recommendations; present findings to senior leadership.
- Serve as Pharma pricing and access operations expert (portfolio dynamics, launch sequencing, lifecycle pricing, market access pressures, international pricing).
- Lead, mentor, and develop Associate Directors; manage resources and ensure high-quality outputs.
- Drive complex Pharma pricing analyses (e.g., IRP modeling, launch sequencing, price erosion, gross-to-net/access pathways, pricing governance, scenario planning).
- Partner with Digital Human Health/Digital Product Owners to align pricing platforms/decision-support capabilities with Pharma Practice Area needs.
- Champion data governance and data quality; ensure alignment with laws, regulations, and internal policies.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, health economics, or related field (strongly preferred).
- 10+ years in pharmaceutical pricing/market access/revenue management/financial analytics (or related).
- Pharmaceutical/healthcare industry experience (preference for consulting, global/regional market access, or corporate strategy).
- Track record leading cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.
- Consulting skills to influence without authority.
- Strategic thinker; comfortable with ambiguity; self-starting.
- Deep understanding of access, reimbursement, HTA, and pricing strategies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s/MBA/MPH/MS (strongly preferred); direct people management experience.
- Exceptional communication/presentation skills.
- Expertise in Pharma pricing/access, international pricing, launch sequencing, lifecycle management.
- Experience with pricing/tender/revenue systems and BI/OLAP tools (e.g., NGP, Cognos, TM1).
- Prior country/subsidiary experience in Pharma/Life Sciences.
Required Skills
- Analytical Thinking, Collaborative Leadership, Strategic Analysis/Planning/Thinking, Customer Relationship Building, Competency Management, Team Organization, Operations Management, Planning Budgeting And Forecasting (PBF), Strategic Alliances, Leadership Management.
Application
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en. Application deadline is stated on the posting.
- Salary range: $173,200.00–$272,600.00. Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable). Comprehensive benefits include medical/dental/vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and sick/compassionate days.
- Act as the primary strategic partner/account lead within GPO for Pharma pricing operations, analytics, and capability needs across launch, inline, and lifecycle priorities.
- Translate stakeholder business questions into analytical projects and capability enhancement roadmaps.
- Lead data-driven insights and strategic recommendations; present findings to senior leadership.
- Serve as Pharma pricing and access operations expert (portfolio dynamics, launch sequencing, lifecycle pricing, market access pressures, international pricing).
- Lead, mentor, and develop Associate Directors; manage resources and ensure high-quality outputs.
- Drive complex Pharma pricing analyses (e.g., IRP modeling, launch sequencing, price erosion, gross-to-net/access pathways, pricing governance, scenario planning).
- Partner with Digital Human Health/Digital Product Owners to align pricing platforms/decision-support capabilities with Pharma Practice Area needs.
- Champion data governance and data quality; ensure alignment with laws, regulations, and internal policies.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, health economics, or related field (strongly preferred).
- 10+ years in pharmaceutical pricing/market access/revenue management/financial analytics (or related).
- Pharmaceutical/healthcare industry experience (preference for consulting, global/regional market access, or corporate strategy).
- Track record leading cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.
- Consulting skills to influence without authority.
- Strategic thinker; comfortable with ambiguity; self-starting.
- Deep understanding of access, reimbursement, HTA, and pricing strategies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s/MBA/MPH/MS (strongly preferred); direct people management experience.
- Exceptional communication/presentation skills.
- Expertise in Pharma pricing/access, international pricing, launch sequencing, lifecycle management.
- Experience with pricing/tender/revenue systems and BI/OLAP tools (e.g., NGP, Cognos, TM1).
- Prior country/subsidiary experience in Pharma/Life Sciences.
Required Skills
- Analytical Thinking, Collaborative Leadership, Strategic Analysis/Planning/Thinking, Customer Relationship Building, Competency Management, Team Organization, Operations Management, Planning Budgeting And Forecasting (PBF), Strategic Alliances, Leadership Management.
Application
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en. Application deadline is stated on the posting.
- Salary range: $173,200.00–$272,600.00. Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable). Comprehensive benefits include medical/dental/vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and sick/compassionate days.