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Job type full-time
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Job description
Primary responsibilities:
The associate director will be part of the us market data, analytics and insights (usmdai) group, providing the us human health (ushh) marketing & sales decision-makers with analytically and data driven recommendations for superior decision making regarding the allocation of promotional resources across channels, brands and customer segments.
More specifically, the candidate will support and have broad analytical responsibilities for the hospital and specialty business unit, working closely with leadership of sales, marketing & commercial operationsThe candidate will provide guidance and help define strategies to implement data-driven sales force plans, implement targeting and segmentation scheme for both personal and digital promotion using machine learning and predictive models where appropriate, be an active member of dets (digital engagement teams) for various brands in the portfolioThe candidate will also collaborate with colleagues within usmdai to continue to enhance current and future methodology that will benefit the full portfolio across all business units, developing predictive analytics at the customer level.
Education minimum requirements:
Master`s degree in statistics, mathematics, operation research, data science, engineering or any quantitative decision field.
Required experience and skills:
Superior communication and leadership skills are critical in order to develop, propose and convey technical concepts to business customers and expected as an active team member of dets.
Demonstrated skills in developing concise and decision driven presentations that will inform decisions made by senior leaders.
Ability to lead /participate in cross functional teams effectively.
The candidate must also have demonstrated strong client and project management experience, having to manage multiple analytical projects simultaneously, foster collaboration with colleagues and serve as an advisor to clients on multiple projects.
As a fair portion of the role will also require the development of hands on analytics and predictive solutionsWorking knowledge of sas/r/python, excel and other analytical tools are required.
The candidate must have at least 5 years of experience in developing and applying predictive analytics solutions to solve similar business challenges in the health care, pharmaceutical, cpg or banking industry.
Understanding of the health care or pharmaceutical industry and experience in using various 3rd party data sources, such as ims exponent, ddd, hcos are necessary.
Candidate can work remotely<5% of business travel
This position can be based remote.
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Subject to applicable law, all prospective hires will be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for covid-19 or intent to be vaccinated for covid-18 by november 1, 2021, or qualify for a medical or religious accommodation to this vaccination requirementHired candidates who are not vaccinated by november 1, 2021, and who have not been approved for a legally-required medical or religious accommodation will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment, in accordance with applicable law.
Our human health division maintains a “patient first, profits later” ideologyThe organization is comprised of sales, marketing, market access, digital analytics and commercial professionals who are passionate about their role in bringing our medicines to our customers worldwide.
Who we are …
We are known as merck & co., inc., kenilworth, new jersey, usa in the united states and canada and msd everywhere elseFor more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world`s most challenging diseasesToday, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.
What we look for …
Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the worldHere, you have that opportunityYou can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our timeOur team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.
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Employee status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
Visa sponsorship:
No
Travel requirements:
Flexible work arrangements:
Remote work, telecommuting
Shift:
Valid driving license:
Hazardous material(s):
Number of openings:
1
Requisition id: r112344
