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MSD

Market Research Specialist

MSD

. Frame business questions and identify information needs supporting commercial strategy and decision-making .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $79,200 - $124,700 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in market research methodologies, including both qualitative and quantitative approaches, while effectively synthesizing data into actionable business insights. Proficient in managing research projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support commercial strategy in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Market Research MethodologiesData Synthesis and AnalysisStakeholder EngagementProject ManagementAI-Enabled Research Tools

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Hard Skills
Quantitative ResearchQualitative ResearchResearch DesignData AnalysisMarket AnalyticsBusiness AnalyticsForecastingSyndicated DataPrimary Market ResearchSecondary Data
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCritical ThinkingCollaborationCommunication
Tools & Technologies
AI-Enabled Research ToolsAdvanced AnalyticsDigital PersonasSynthetic Respondents
Industry Keywords
Pharmaceutical Market ResearchHealthcare EnvironmentU.S. Healthcare MarketGlobal Healthcare MarketStakeholder Relationship Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Frame business questions and identify information needs supporting commercial strategy and decision-making
  • Develop research and analysis plans aligned with business objectives
  • Draft research briefs, requests for proposals, and hypotheses to be tested
  • Support identification and selection of external research partners
  • Manage assigned market research projects from design through execution and insight delivery, with guidance as appropriate
  • Apply qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and innovative research approaches
  • Utilize primary market research, syndicated data, secondary data, and analytics to develop integrated insights and recommendations
  • Explore and apply AI-enabled market research tools, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies, including synthetic respondents and digital personas
  • Synthesize data and research findings into clear, compelling, actionable business recommendations
  • Communicate insights effectively and support stakeholder alignment and business action
  • Ensure compliance with market research privacy and ethical standards
  • Manage project budgets and timelines and adjust plans as business needs evolve
  • Collaborate with the Team Leader, senior market research colleagues, and cross-functional stakeholders
  • Support U.S. and global markets and contribute to transformation of market research capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • BA/BS in Business, Marketing, Healthcare or related field
  • Up to 2 years of relevant experience in market research, analytics, marketing, sales, finance, forecasting, business analytics, or related commercial functions
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
  • Foundational knowledge of quantitative and qualitative market research methodologies and research design
  • Ability to translate business questions into research objectives and actionable insights, with guidance as appropriate
  • Ability to synthesize multiple sources of information into concise, business-focused recommendations
  • Foundational knowledge of the pharmaceutical and healthcare environment
  • Strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment
  • Demonstrated curiosity and commitment to continuous learning and capability development
  • Ability to work effectively within a team environment while taking ownership of assigned responsibilities
  • Prior pharmaceutical market research, analytics, marketing, sales, or related commercial experience preferred
  • Experience supporting brands, products, or therapeutic areas preferred
  • Knowledge of U.S. and Global healthcare markets preferred
  • Experience working within a large, matrixed, multinational organization preferred
  • Familiarity with AI-enabled research tools, advanced analytics, or emerging insight-generation methodologies preferred
  • Experience integrating primary market research with secondary, syndicated, epidemiology, claims, digital, or other commercial data sources preferred
  • Demonstrated use of generative AI tools and applications in a responsible and compliant manner preferred
  • Marketing
  • Researching
  • Stakeholder Relationship Management
  • Supplier Management
  • User Experience (UX) Research
  • Waterfall Model
  • Must be a U.S. or Puerto Rico resident
  • No visa sponsorship

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