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MSD

Senior Specialist, Market Research

MSD

Senior market researcher generating GI oncology insights for Merck’s prescription medicines, vaccines, and animal health portfolio. Designing studies, integrating data, and guiding commercial decisions.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeNorth Wales • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United 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 support commercial strategy. Proficient in managing research projects, synthesizing data, and communicating findings to influence stakeholders in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

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Market Research Project ManagementQuantitative And Qualitative Research MethodologiesPharmaceutical And Healthcare KnowledgeData Synthesis And Insight GenerationStakeholder Engagement And Communication

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Hard Skills
Market ResearchData AnalysisResearch DesignForecastingBusiness AnalyticsAI-Enabled Research ToolsSyndicated DataPrimary Market ResearchSecondary Data AnalysisQuantitative Analysis
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCritical ThinkingCollaborationCommunication
Tools & Technologies
Advanced AnalyticsEmerging Insight-Generation MethodologiesDigital PersonasSynthetic RespondentsGenerative AI Tools
Industry Keywords
Healthcare MarketsPharmaceutical Market ResearchCommercial StrategyComplianceEthical Standards

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
  • 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
  • Use 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, synthetic respondents, digital personas, and other approved methodologies
  • Synthesize data and research findings into actionable business recommendations
  • Communicate insights and influence stakeholders to drive business action
  • Ensure compliance with privacy and ethical standards
  • Manage project budgets and timelines and adjust plans as business needs evolve
  • Support GI Cancers and Oncology Early Commercial assets across U.S. and global markets

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • BA/BS in Business, Marketing, Healthcare, or related field
  • Minimum 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 information sources 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 and 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 in 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 responsible and compliant use of generative AI tools preferred
  • No visa sponsorship
  • No relocation

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual bonus eligibility
  • Long-term incentive eligibility, if applicable
  • Medical healthcare benefits for employee and family
  • Dental healthcare benefits for employee and family
  • Vision healthcare benefits for employee and family
  • Other insurance benefits for employee and family
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
  • Paid holidays
  • Vacation
  • Compassionate days
  • Sick days
  • Hybrid work arrangement