Director, Oncology Insights and Engagement, Hematology

MSD • Rahway, NJ

1d • $173,200 - $272,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

At our company, we aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. We're at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. Join our team and help us use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. The Director, Global Oncology Insights and Engagement, Hematology will reside within the Digital Human Health (DHH) Global Oncology Marketing Engagement team. The team provides strategic thought‑partnership by understanding pipeline priorities, developing and delivering strategic insights and analytics, and activating digital products / services to inform executive decision making and increase commercial rigor through all phases of the pipeline asset development and launch readiness. The role will serve as the primary point of contact for US and Global Oncology Marketing teams, responsible for developing and communicating data‑driven, actionable insights that enhance patient, customer and market understanding to inform pipeline strategy, early asset development, and launch readiness for upcoming launches in Hematology. The role will also be responsible for quarterbacking the end‑to‑end delivery of DHH and IT capabilities, and leading the activation of insights, analytics, and digital products and services to support the oncology pipeline assets and portfolio. Critically, the Director will work closely with cross‑functional DHH and IT teams (e.g., market research, forecasting, AI capabilities, data strategy) to proactively orchestrate the planning and delivery of complex analytics assessments, as well as for activation and end‑to‑end delivery of DHH and IT capabilities. The role requires connecting the dots across these capabilities to ensure that insights generation is integrated, scalable, and aligned to business priorities. The role will also work closely with cross-functional teams across Enterprise (e.g., clinical and discovery, medical affairs, competitive intelligence) to inform executive decision making and increase commercial rigor through all phases of pipeline asset development. The individual in this role will be an independent contributor, as well as lead a team of Associate Directors, Senior Specialists and Specialists (US-based and global team).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Statistics, Decision Science, Marketing, Engineering, Public Health, or equivalent scientific/commercial discipline.
• Eight or more (8+) years of experience in marketing, data insights and analytics, strategic planning, or related roles within pharmaceutical, biotech, consulting, or healthcare industry.
• Three or more (3+) years of experience in Hematology.
• Two or more (2+) years of people leadership experience.
• Knowledge in mining patient medical claims/EMR data with a strategic mindset and proven record of producing actionable business insights.
• Strategic problem-solving skills with the ability to structure ambiguous problems and define analytical next steps.
• Ability to consolidate and synthesize primary/secondary data insights.
• Self-motivated, proactive mindset, and learning agility.
• Ability to work independently and navigate ambiguity.
• Story-telling and executive presence with senior leaders.
• Effective interpersonal skills, communication skills, and stakeholder management.
• Strong business acumen and consultative skills.
• Effective organizational and project management skills.
• Innovative thinking with affinity toward experimentation and appropriate risk-taking.
• Awareness of the opportunities, limitations, and responsible use of AI in a regulated environment.
• Prior hands-on experience working with healthcare data, especially EMR/EHR, Claims Data (e.g., IQVIA APLD), and various data offerings.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Life Science or consulting industry.
• Global experience, specifically as it pertains to data and analytics.
• Advanced degrees (e.g., MBA, PharmD, PhD) appreciated but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for US and Global Oncology Marketing teams, developing and communicating data-driven, actionable insights.
• Enhance patient, customer, and market understanding to inform pipeline strategy, early asset development, and launch readiness for upcoming launches in Hematology.
• Lead the end-to-end delivery of DHH and IT capabilities, and activate insights, analytics, and digital products and services to support the oncology pipeline assets and portfolio.
• Work closely with cross-functional DHH and IT teams to orchestrate the planning and delivery of complex analytics assessments.
• Ensure that insights generation is integrated, scalable, and aligned to business priorities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Enterprise to inform executive decision making and increase commercial rigor through all phases of pipeline asset development.
• Lead and mentor a team of Associate Directors, Senior Specialists, and Specialists, providing guidance on best practices in data analytics, modeling, and data visualization.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director