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Associate Director, Strategic Forecasting

$156.9k - $247k

Merck

Associate Director responsible for developing strategic forecasts across pharmaceutical products and indications, translating forecasting outputs into actionable business insights, and collaborating with cross-functional teams including market research, data science, and commercial stakeholders to inform marketing strategy.

Responsibilities

  • Determine appropriate forecast modeling approaches and tools for assigned assets and indications
  • Develop and deliver forecasts and insights aligned with enterprise forecasting cycles across matrixed teams
  • Partner with marketing, market research, data science, and payer analytics to build insights strategies
  • Monitor actual performance against forecasts and communicate drivers to business stakeholders
  • Serve as thought leader and strategic partner establishing trust-based relationships with business teams

Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree in related discipline
  • 5+ years delivering complex analytical projects in pharmaceutical/biotech using market research and large databases
  • Experience developing forecast models and related analytics such as scenario analysis
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional, matrixed teams with empathy
  • Strong problem-solving skills with data-oriented analytical methods and independent work ability
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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