Market Research Specialist

MSD

. Understand business challenges and manage market research to guide commercial decisions .

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills to guide market research and commercial decisions, with a focus on stakeholder relationship management and supplier management in the pharmaceutical industry.

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Market Research MethodsStakeholder Relationship ManagementUser Experience (UX) ResearchAnalytical SkillsMarketing

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Hard Skills

Market ResearchData AnalysisResearch TechniquesBudget ManagementSurvey DesignWaterfall ModelProposal DraftingStrategic ThinkingProblem-SolvingBusiness Analytics

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam LeadershipPresentation SkillsCollaborationAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

BA/BSMBA/MS

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryUS Healthcare EnvironmentMultinational CorporationCompliance Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Understand business challenges and manage market research to guide commercial decisions
Support the assigned therapeutic or business area for US and global markets
Collaborate with internal and external groups to influence decision-making
Work closely with the Team Leader
Support primary market research activities with senior team members
Develop research and analysis plans
Draft requests for proposals and articulate hypotheses to be tested
Select appropriate agency partners
Manage research processes to understand customers, competitors, products, and market developments
Adhere to compliance requirements
Manage budgets and modify plans and budgets as business needs change
Manage agency partners in designing surveys, analytical plans, and research reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS required
Up to 2 years of relevant work experience in sales, marketing, marketing/sales support, analytics, or business analytics/finance
Well-developed analytical skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to think strategically and objectively
Ability to apply market research methods and models
Familiarity with basic research techniques
Ability to lead teams in execution of market research
Interest in ongoing learning
Effective communication and presentation skills
Valid driver’s license stated in the requirements, although the posting also states “Valid Driving License: No”
Preferred: MBA/MS
Preferred knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry
Preferred knowledge of the US healthcare environment
Preferred experience in a large multinational corporation
Required skills: Marketing, Researching, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Supplier Management, User Experience (UX) Research, Waterfall Model
US and Puerto Rico residents only
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