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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.

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Associate Director, sac-TMT Market Research

Lead primary market research and AI-enabled analytics for Merck’s sac-TMT pharmaceutical asset. Shape commercial strategy from pre-launch through post-launch.

USUnited StatesNJNew JerseyPAPennsylvania
$156,900 – $247,000 / year
HybridFull-timeSeniorEnglish RequiredDirector

Description

  • Manage research priorities and delivery for the sac-TMT asset across pre- and post-launch.
  • Advise global and US teams using primary market research and secondary data analysis.
  • Frame business questions, surface strategic insights, and recommend practical solutions.
  • Develop and direct the global and US market research plan.
  • Lead primary research projects from planning and methodology design through analysis and process management.
  • Use emerging methods and technologies, including AI-assisted synthesis, advanced analytics, digital personas, simulated respondents, and connected insight ecosystems.
  • Analyze secondary data, syndicated reports, and databases, and combine findings with primary research.
  • Oversee research projects, budgets, vendors, timelines, compliance, and delivery of insights and recommendations.
  • Assess, select, and manage external research partners.
  • Evaluate vendors’ capabilities in AI-enabled research and analytics.
  • Work with marketing and commercial teams to apply insights to decisions and planning.
  • Collaborate with marketing communications, market access, commercial, forecasting, analytics, data strategy, and agency partners.
  • Support launch and post-launch work, benchmarking dashboards, and ad hoc franchise-wide initiatives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, healthcare, or a related field.
  • At least eight years of experience in pharmaceutical marketing market research and analytics.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methods.
  • Working knowledge of secondary data, analytics, and epidemiology data sources.
  • Ability to turn research and data into clear, actionable insights.
  • Strategic consulting approach and ability to influence partnerships across stakeholder groups.
  • Technical aptitude and interest in current and emerging research methods, AI-enabled tools, advanced analytics, and innovative insight generation.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple requests in a fast-paced setting.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to lead change and support transformation.
  • AI fluency and experience using responsible, compliant AI capabilities in market research and analytics.
  • Hands-on experience with LLM tools or applications and a basic understanding of prompt engineering.
  • Experience supporting launch excellence, early commercial development, or lifecycle planning.
  • Familiarity with developing marketing strategy.
  • Strong project leadership skills.
  • Ability to motivate others without direct authority.
  • Required skills include business analysis, marketing, research, stakeholder relationship management, supplier management, user research, and the Waterfall model.

Benefits

  • Annual bonus and long-term incentive, where applicable.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage for employees and their families.
  • Retirement benefits, including a 401(k).
  • Paid holidays.
  • Vacation time.
  • Compassionate leave and sick days.
  • Hybrid work arrangement.

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