Director – US Market Engagement - Vaccines & ID (Pneumo)

Merck · North Wales (upper Gwynedd), PA +1 more

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Role summary

Director role leading analytics and market engagement for pneumococcal vaccines at Merck's US commercial organization. Responsible for developing data-driven insights, managing a team of data scientists, and serving as strategic analytics partner to marketing leadership in support of brand growth and commercial objectives.

What they're looking for

Bachelor's degree in data science, mathematics, statistics, computer science, economics, or public health
8+ years analytics or data science experience in pharma, biotech, or healthcare; vaccines experience preferred
Proficiency in Python, R, SAS, SQL, or similar tools for data extraction and modeling
Demonstrated expertise with patient-level healthcare data including claims, EMR/EHR, and secondary sources
Proven ability translating complex business questions into analytical problems and data-driven recommendations
Strong communication and data storytelling skills for senior and non-technical audiences
Experience leading teams and managing multiple concurrent analytics initiatives in cross-functional environments

What you'll be doing

Serve as key analytics partner to US vaccines marketing, aligning analyses to brand and portfolio priorities
Work with business stakeholders to understand objectives and translate them into well-defined analytical use cases
Analyze multiple data sources to generate actionable insights and recommendations for commercial decision-making
Lead team of data scientists collaborating on best-in-class analytical solutions and AI/ML implementations
Synthesize findings into clear stories and visualizations for senior stakeholder presentations

Key requirements

Therapeutic area: Infectious Disease

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