Associate Product Analyst

MSD

Product Analyst advancing Merck’s clinical-trial financial management software. Supporting testing, stakeholder needs, and product delivery for a global healthcare company.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeRahway • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $71,900 - $113,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Trial Financial Management and the Clinical Trials domain, with strong skills in Database Administration, Measurement Analysis, and Program Management. Capable of engaging stakeholders, conducting testing activities, and applying Agile SDLC methodology to deliver business value.

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Database AdministrationMeasurement AnalysisProgram ManagementStakeholder Relationship ManagementAgile SDLC Methodology

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Hard Skills

Structured Query Language (SQL)Risk ManagementWaterfall ModelRoot Cause AnalysisBusiness Process Documentation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCritical-ThinkingOrganizationCommunicationProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryClinical TrialsUser Journey AnalysisUser TrainingStakeholder Engagement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SDLCSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support programs within Trial Financial Management that enable business partners to operate without obstacles
Build expertise in system validations and learn the end-to-end clinical process
Uncover and communicate user needs with stakeholders across the company
Plan, design, and conduct testing activities
Engage support teams and compile content for user training and communications
Discover, document, and manage business process and stakeholder needs
Gather insights into user journeys, behavior, motivations, unmet needs, and pain points
Develop solution ideas and make prioritization decisions to maximize IT solution value
Identify business value for initiatives and determine how to measure outcomes
Support enablement, adoption, and growth of the Integrated Trial Monitoring product
Partner with scrum masters, technical leads, and development teams to deliver products using Agile SDLC methodology
Maintain a healthy backlog of epics, features, and user stories aligned with the roadmap
Apply Product Model principles to maximize business value

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma required
2+ years of experience as a Product/Business Analyst or similar role
Experience working within a global team
Prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry (desired)
Understanding of the Clinical Trials domain from the data collection and management perspective (desired)
Required skills: Database Administration, Measurement Analysis, Program Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Structured Query Language (SQL), Waterfall Model
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to conduct root cause analysis and identify improvement recommendations
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing technology and apply it to business needs
Ability to manage competing priorities and coordinate activities among multiple people/groups
Ability to work on confidential projects and maintain confidentiality

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus
Long-term incentive, if applicable
Medical, dental, and vision healthcare
Other insurance benefits for employee and family
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate and sick days