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MSD

Associate Director, sac-TMT Market Research

MSD

. Plan, prioritize, manage, and execute the assigned scope of work for the sac-TMT asset across pre- and post-launch .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $156,900 - $247,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in market research methodologies, including quantitative and qualitative analysis, while effectively managing research projects and vendor relationships. Capable of synthesizing complex data into actionable insights and influencing strategic decision-making across cross-functional teams.

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Market ResearchQuantitative Research MethodologiesQualitative Research MethodologiesAI-Enabled AnalyticsProject Leadership

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Hard Skills
Business AnalysisMarketingResearchingStakeholder Relationship ManagementSupplier ManagementUser ResearchWaterfall ModelData SynthesisEpidemiology Data AnalysisAdvanced Analytics
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsStrong Communication SkillsAbility to Motivate Without AuthorityStrategic Consulting Mindset
Tools & Technologies
AI-Assisted SynthesisLLM Tools/AppsDigital PersonasConnected Insights EcosystemsBenchmarking Dashboards
Industry Keywords
Pharmaceutical MarketingMarket ResearchCompliance RequirementsLifecycle PlanningCommercial Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Plan, prioritize, manage, and execute the assigned scope of work for the sac-TMT asset across pre- and post-launch
  • Provide strategic input to global and US teams through primary market research and secondary data analysis
  • Define business questions and opportunities, identify strategic insights, and recommend actionable business solutions
  • Develop and oversee execution of the Global and US market research plan
  • Lead primary market research projects, including research planning, methodology design, analysis, and process management
  • Apply innovative methodologies and emerging technologies, including AI-assisted synthesis, advanced analytics, digital personas, simulated respondents, and connected insights ecosystems
  • Complete secondary data, syndicated report, and database analyses and integrate findings into primary research
  • Manage research projects, budgets, vendors, timelines, compliance requirements, and delivery of insights and recommendations
  • Evaluate, select, and manage external research partners
  • Assess vendor capabilities in AI-enabled research and analytics
  • Engage marketing and commercial teams to integrate insights into decision-making and planning
  • Partner with cross-functional teams including marketing communications, market access, commercial, forecasting, analytics, data strategy, and agency partners
  • Support launch and post-launch activities, benchmarking dashboards, and ad hoc franchise-wide initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • BA/BS degree in Business, Marketing, Healthcare or related field
  • Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in pharmaceutical marketing market research and analytics
  • Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
  • Working knowledge of secondary data, analytics and epidemiology data sources
  • Ability to synthesize data and research outputs into compelling, actionable insights
  • Strategic consulting mindset and ability to influence partnerships across stakeholders
  • Technical aptitude and curiosity regarding current and emerging market research approaches, AI-enabled tools, advanced analytics and innovative insight-generation methods
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple requests in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication skills and ability to lead change and support transformation
  • AI fluency and experience applying responsible, compliant AI-enabled market research and analytics capabilities
  • Hands-on experience with LLM tools/apps and basic understanding of prompt engineering
  • Experience supporting launch excellence, early commercial development, and/or lifecycle planning
  • Familiarity with marketing strategy development
  • Strong project leadership skills
  • Ability to motivate without authority
  • Required skills: Business Analysis, Marketing, Researching, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Supplier Management, User Research, Waterfall Model

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable
  • Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits for employee and family
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
  • Paid holidays
  • Vacation
  • Compassionate and sick days
  • Hybrid work arrangement