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Associate Director (AD), US Oncology Forecasting Activation and Process Optimiza

MSD, Rahway, New Jersey, us, 07065


Job DescriptionPosition OverviewThe AD will be part of the Human Health Digital and Data Analytics (HH DDA) group, providing the US Oncology Leadership team (OLT) with analytical and data driven insights and recommendations regarding business performance for all of our Company's Oncology Portfolio, inclusive of alliance partnerships.More specifically, the candidate will support the Pan tumor forecasting process for our oncology therapeutic products working closely with the HHDDA Forecasting team The candidate will be accountable for providing the US OLT a consolidated view and Insights of overall and tumor level trend performance as part of monthly business reviews and Investor Relation (IR) meetings. The AD will also at times develop forecast trending for mature tumors/brands in order to simplify and improve the accuracy of the foresting projections, working closely with the HHDDA forecasting team. The person will help develop the narrative and guidance around actual business performance, forecasting projections and 3rd party data availability. In addition, the AD will support the improvement and automation of HHDDA business processes such as the HHDDA project/investment prioritization.The preferred candidate should have intellectual curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit, a consultative mindset, good understanding of healthcare & pharma marketing. This role will interface and partner with many teams in a complex matrix business environment:Requirements:Demonstrated communication and leadership skills are critical in order to develop and present our business trends and results to Senior members of the US OLT and Finance.

Ability to develop concise and decision driven presentations that will inform tactics and investment decisions made by the US OLT.

The candidate must have demonstrated client and project management experience, having to manage multiple analytical projects simultaneously and foster collaboration within HHDDA, Finance and US oncology marketing colleagues.

The role will also require the development of hands-on analytics and automation. We prefer the candidate have a degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Operation Research, Data Science, Engineering or any Quantitative Decision field (Master’s Degree preferred).

Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and other analytical tools such as Python, SAS, R is a plus.

The candidate will have at least 5 years of knowledge in developing strategic insight for Senior leaders, as well as demonstrated hands on experience with forecasting/predictive modeling techniques in the pharmaceutical industry.

Knowledge and understanding of various 3rd party data sources, such as IQVIA , Komodo , Symphony patients claim data would be ideal but not required.

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTSIn accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HEREUS and Puerto Rico Residents Only:Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

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EEOC Know Your RightsEEOC GINA SupplementPay Transparency NondiscriminationWe are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State ActsU.S. Hybrid Work ModelEffective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.Under New York State, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.Expected salary range:$149,400.00 - $235,100.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here.Search Firm Representatives Please Read CarefullyMerck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.Employee Status:Regular

Relocation:No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:No

Travel Requirements:10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:Hybrid

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