MSD is a global biopharmaceutical company advancing medicines and vaccines for major health challenges, including cancer, infectious diseases, cardiovascular and metabolic conditions, and prevention-focused care. Known as Merck & Co., Inc. in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, MSD combines scientific research with development and commercial expertise to bring healthcare solutions to people and animals.
Its work spans Human Health, Animal Health, and Research & Development, creating opportunities for professionals across scientific, clinical, commercial, operational, and corporate teams. With activities in regions around the world, MSD’s careers reflect its focus on research, collaboration, inclusion, and responsible progress in global health.
Associate Director, Oncology Brand Strategy Analytics
Lead oncology brand strategy analytics for Merck’s digital health organization, turning commercial, patient, and real-world data into portfolio and launch decisions.
Description
- Develop strategic analytics and data insights to address Oncology business questions.
- Guide launch and ongoing commercial decisions across the Oncology portfolio.
- Partner with global and regional market teams, Sales, Enterprise Strategy, Clinical Development, and Business Development.
- Coordinate complex insight and analytics assessments across DHH capabilities.
- Establish the India Hub as a strategic analytics partner.
- Lead Senior Managers, Managers, and Associate Managers across Oncology and analytics domains.
- Lead and mentor a team of more than 15.
- Manage workload and resource allocation.
- Lead cross-functional insight teams across DHH and the broader Human Health organization.
- Create portfolio analytics, business cases, performance measures, and market assessments.
- Turn brand strategy and business priorities into actionable analytics plans.
- Co-create solutions and align priorities with business unit leads and cross-functional partners.
- Monitor prioritization, value, milestones, risk mitigation, and decisions.
- Build and oversee patient journey analytics, patient-flow and simulation models, and patient models using commercial and real-world data.
- Support precision medicine and biomarker analytics across the Oncology portfolio.
- Use statistical methods and ML/AI models, including regression, time-series, propensity, patient-finding, and churn models.
- Lead innovation pilots and reusable GenAI and agentic AI applications.
- Generate actionable insights, shape clear data narratives, and communicate findings to stakeholders.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Decision Science, Marketing, Engineering, Management, or a related commercial discipline.
- An advanced degree such as an MBA, MS, PharmD, or PhD is preferred.
- At least 8 years of pharma or biotech experience in commercial analytics and strategy, including deep experience commercializing Oncology therapies.
- At least 4 years of experience leading high-performing teams.
- Demonstrated ability to coach talent, build an inclusive culture, and lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
- Consultative approach and ability to turn brand and commercial strategies into actionable analytics and insight plans.
- Executive presence; able to influence senior leaders, align US and global stakeholders, and communicate clear, data-driven narratives.
- Extensive experience with real-world datasets, including claims, prescription, CRM, promotional, and sales data.
- Experience using SQL, Python, and AI-driven tools.
- Familiarity with Snowflake, Databricks, and AWS or GCP.
- Experience advancing AI/GenAI and automation adoption.
- Strong understanding of experimentation, scalability, and responsible use in regulated settings.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently.
- Visa sponsorship is not available.
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement.
- Domestic relocation.
- 25% travel.
- Regular employee status.