Associate Director – IME Forecasting, Market Research

MSD

Associate Director managing Strategic Forecasting and Market Research capabilities for Human Health International markets in India. Leading a team to deliver forecasts and market research insights to inform business decisions.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timePune • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic forecasting, market research, and commercial analytics, with a strong ability to lead teams and collaborate across functions. Proficient in developing reliable forecasts and valuations while ensuring compliance with market research standards.

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Strategic ForecastingMarket ResearchBusiness ValuationLeadership ExperiencePharma Commercial Analytics

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Hard Skills

Forecasting MethodologyBusiness InsightsCommercial AnalyticsData IntegrationScenario ModelingValuation TechniquesMarket Research ApproachesGenAI FluencyDigital Fluency

Soft Skills

Thought PartneringCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Pharma Commercial AnalyticsMarket AccessHealthcareData ScienceEconomics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the strategy, operating model, governance, and roadmap for the Strategic Forecasting and Market Research capability
Serve as a strategic thought partner to business stakeholders by translating commercial questions into structured forecasting
Lead and develop a team of Strategic Forecasting and Market Research associates
Develop, review, and defend reliable forecasts, valuations, and scenario models
Advise and guide teams on forecast methodology and pipeline forecasting
Inform key commercial and strategic decisions across the value chain
Collaborate with marketing, finance, market access, and analytics teams
Develop and implement compliant market research plans aligned with business priorities
Engage with external market research agencies and internal partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in strategic forecasting, market research, business insights, commercial analytics
4+ years of leadership experience managing teams
Bachelor’s degree in business, analytics, economics, finance, engineering, data science, life sciences, healthcare, statistics or related disciplines
Strong experience in forecasting methodology and business valuation
Strong understanding of market research approaches
Demonstrated ability to act as a thought partner to commercial stakeholders
Strong understanding of pharma commercial analytics domains
Knowledge of key pharma commercial analytics and research data sources
Experience defining approaches for evaluating, sourcing, creating, integrating, and governing data assets
Strong GenAI and digital fluency

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Work Arrangements