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MSD

Senior Specialist, Market Research & Analytics

MSD

. Understand business challenges and deliver customer, market, and competitive insights informing commercial decision-making .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $117,000 - $184,200 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in market research methodologies, including both qualitative and quantitative approaches, to deliver actionable insights that inform commercial strategies. Proficient in synthesizing complex data from various sources to support decision-making in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Market ResearchData SynthesisStakeholder EngagementPharmaceutical KnowledgeAI-Enabled Research Tools

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Hard Skills
Business AnalysisMarketingResearchingUser ResearchWaterfall ModelQuantitative Research MethodologiesQualitative Research MethodologiesData AnalyticsForecastingCommercial Data Integration
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCritical ThinkingCollaborationCommunication
Tools & Technologies
AI-Enabled Research ToolsAdvanced AnalyticsSyndicated DataSecondary Data SourcesEmerging Insight-Generation Methodologies
Industry Keywords
Pharmaceutical Market ResearchHealthcare EnvironmentU.S. Healthcare MarketGlobal Healthcare MarketMatrixed Organization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Understand business challenges and deliver customer, market, and competitive insights informing commercial decision-making
  • Support an oncology area across U.S. and Global markets through primary market research and integration of secondary data sources
  • Identify key business questions and develop research approaches with the Team Leader and cross-functional stakeholders
  • Translate insights into actionable recommendations supporting business strategy and execution
  • 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 market research projects from design through execution and insight delivery
  • 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
  • Synthesize data and research findings into clear, compelling, and actionable business recommendations
  • Communicate insights effectively and influence stakeholders to drive business action
  • Ensure compliance, privacy, and ethical standards for market research activities
  • Manage project budgets and timelines and adjust plans as business needs evolve

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Minimum required BA/BS in Business, Marketing, Healthcare or related field
  • Minimum of 3 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
  • Ability to synthesize multiple sources of information into concise, business-focused recommendations
  • Working 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 independently while contributing effectively within a team environment
  • Prior pharmaceutical market research experience preferred
  • Experience supporting multiple 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
  • Required skills: Business Analysis, Marketing, Researching, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Supplier Management, User Research, Waterfall Model
  • US and Puerto Rico residents only

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
  • Accommodation during the application or hiring process, where needed