Sr. Spclst, D&A Strategy
Merck
July 02, 2026
Remote friendly (North Wales, PA)
United States
IT
Job Title: Senior Specialist – Business Insights & Analytics (US Oncology, Digital Human Health)
Key Responsibilities:
- Translate business needs into analytical plans that answer business questions and deliver actionable insights; communicate advanced analytics to inform decisions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (market research, forecasting, commercial analytics, data science, customer engagement, data strategy, population health, competitive insights, marketing operations, medical/clinical).
- Stay current with analytics methodologies; bring new ideas, including GenAI.
- Contribute to experiments (idea generation/incubation/experimentation) with tangible, measurable criteria.
- Derive actionable insights from multiple data sources; develop clear data narratives for stakeholders.
Education Requirement:
- BS (or equivalent) in Data Science, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Statistics, Decision Science, Marketing, Engineering, Public Health, or related discipline.
Required Experience & Skills:
- 3+ years delivering complex analytical projects in pharma/biotech/consulting/healthcare.
- Experience mining patient medical claims/EMR; proven ability to produce actionable insights driving commercial results.
- Independent, proactive; strong stakeholder management in matrixed environments.
- Strong business acumen; translate business strategy into analytics requirements.
- Organizational/project management; manage business analysts/data scientists.
- Innovation/experimentation mindset; curiosity about agentic AI/automation.
- Responsible AI awareness in regulated settings (privacy, validation).
- Hands-on healthcare data experience (EMR/EHR, claims data such as IQVIA APLD).
- Travel may be required.
Preferred:
- Oncology domain knowledge for analytics; MBA/MS/PhD (plus).
Work location & work style:
- Upper Gwynedd, PA; hybrid (in office at least 3 days/week).
Benefits/Compensation (as stated):
- Salary range: $117,000.00–$184,200.00; 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.
Application Instructions:
- Apply at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub). Application deadline is stated on the posting.
Required Skills (as listed): Business Analysis, Data Science, Demand Management, Innovation, Requirements Management, Sourcing and Procurement, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Planning
Key Responsibilities:
- Translate business needs into analytical plans that answer business questions and deliver actionable insights; communicate advanced analytics to inform decisions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (market research, forecasting, commercial analytics, data science, customer engagement, data strategy, population health, competitive insights, marketing operations, medical/clinical).
- Stay current with analytics methodologies; bring new ideas, including GenAI.
- Contribute to experiments (idea generation/incubation/experimentation) with tangible, measurable criteria.
- Derive actionable insights from multiple data sources; develop clear data narratives for stakeholders.
Education Requirement:
- BS (or equivalent) in Data Science, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Statistics, Decision Science, Marketing, Engineering, Public Health, or related discipline.
Required Experience & Skills:
- 3+ years delivering complex analytical projects in pharma/biotech/consulting/healthcare.
- Experience mining patient medical claims/EMR; proven ability to produce actionable insights driving commercial results.
- Independent, proactive; strong stakeholder management in matrixed environments.
- Strong business acumen; translate business strategy into analytics requirements.
- Organizational/project management; manage business analysts/data scientists.
- Innovation/experimentation mindset; curiosity about agentic AI/automation.
- Responsible AI awareness in regulated settings (privacy, validation).
- Hands-on healthcare data experience (EMR/EHR, claims data such as IQVIA APLD).
- Travel may be required.
Preferred:
- Oncology domain knowledge for analytics; MBA/MS/PhD (plus).
Work location & work style:
- Upper Gwynedd, PA; hybrid (in office at least 3 days/week).
Benefits/Compensation (as stated):
- Salary range: $117,000.00–$184,200.00; 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.
Application Instructions:
- Apply at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub). Application deadline is stated on the posting.
Required Skills (as listed): Business Analysis, Data Science, Demand Management, Innovation, Requirements Management, Sourcing and Procurement, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Planning