Merck & Co, Inc

Directeur(trice) associé(e), Analyse des données et perspectives d'affaires / Associate Director, Business Insights Analyst

Merck & Co, Inc$124K — $174K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Analytics, or related discipline; Master's degree is a plus.
  • 6-8 years of experience in business analytics, commercial analytics, or market insights.
  • Strong project management skills capable of handling multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
  • Advanced analytical skills, with experience in large and complex datasets.
  • Proficiency in Power BI, SQL, Python, R, or similar analytics tools.
  • Exceptional communication skills with a talent for simplifying complex data into compelling narratives.
  • Strong business acumen linking data insights to tangible business outcomes.
  • Fluency in French is required.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with senior business leaders to identify strategic questions and evaluate success metrics.
  • Lead and manage a diverse portfolio of analytics projects from inception to delivery.
  • Analyze and integrate data from various sources to derive actionable insights.
  • Translate complex data findings into executive-level narratives that influence decision-making.
  • Develop actionable dashboards and reports for data-driven decision-making across teams.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful insights and strategies.
  • Identify trends and growth opportunities, formulating strategic recommendations.

Benefits

  • Participation in a discretionary short-term incentive plan promoting a pay-for-performance culture.
  • Comprehensive rewards and benefits package exceeding traditional medical and retirement options.
  • Support for employee well-being, development, and long-term career success in a flexible, inclusive workplace.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Directeur(trice) associé(e), Analyse des données et perspectives d'affaires

Ce poste est idéal pour une personne qui excelle à l'intersection de l'analyse d'affaires, de la mobilisation des parties prenantes et de la gestion de projets, et qui aime traduire des données en récits convaincants qui incitent à l'action.

Vos responsabilités:
  • Collaborer avec les leaders d'affaires chevronnés afin de cerner les questions stratégiques, de définir les indicateurs de succès et de prioriser les occasions d'affaires à grande valeur.
  • Diriger et gérer un portefeuille de projets analytiques, de la conception jusqu'à la livraison, en veillant à ce que les perspectives soient opportunes, exploitables et alignées sur les priorités de l'entreprise.
  • Analyser et synthétiser des données provenant de sources multiples, y compris le rendement des ventes, la mobilisation des clients, les études de marché et les canaux numériques.
  • Transformer des conclusions complexes en récits convaincants et prêts pour la direction afin de guider les décisions et d'influencer la stratégie commerciale.
  • Développer des tableaux de bord, des rapports et des cadres d'analyse qui facilitent la prise de décisions fondées sur les données à l'échelle de l'organisation.
  • Collaborer avec des équipes interfonctionnelles - notamment le marketing, les prévisions, l'omnicanal, la science des données et les technologies d'affaires - afin de fournir des perspectives exploitables.
  • Repérer les tendances, les risques et les occasions de croissance, et formuler des recommandations stratégiques pour améliorer le rendement des affaires.
  • Promouvoir des approches analytiques novatrices, y compris l'intelligence artificielle (IA), l'analyse prédictive et l'automatisation, afin de rehausser la génération de perspectives et la valeur commerciale.
  • Soutenir les analystes en partageant les meilleures pratiques et en favorisant l'amélioration continue afin de promouvoir l'excellence en matière d'analyse et de communication narrative.
  • Diriger la mise en œuvre et l'adoption d'initiatives mondiales qui génèrent une valeur mesurable à l'échelle locale.


Votre profil:
  • Baccalauréat en administration des affaires, en économie, en statistiques, en science des données, en analyse ou dans une discipline connexe (une maîtrise est considérée comme un atout).
  • 6 à 8 ans d'expérience en analyse d'affaires, en analyse commerciale, en perspectives de marché, en conseil ou dans un domaine connexe.
  • Solides compétences en gestion de projets, avec la capacité de mener de front plusieurs initiatives et de gérer simultanément diverses parties prenantes.
  • Capacités analytiques de pointe et expérience de travail avec des ensembles de données volumineux et complexes.
  • Maîtrise d'outils tels que Power BI, SQL, Python, R ou d'autres plateformes analytiques similaires.
  • Compétences exceptionnelles en communication et en présentation, avec une capacité éprouvée à simplifier des données complexes et à présenter des récits convaincants qui influencent les décideurs.
  • Sens aigu des affaires et capacité à lier les perspectives fondées sur les données à des résultats commerciaux concrets.
  • Expérience au sein de l'industrie pharmaceutique, des soins de santé ou des sciences de la vie (un atout).
  • Curiosité marquée pour les technologies émergentes, y compris l'IA et l'IA générative (IAG), et leur application à la prise de décisions d'affaires.
  • Expérience dans l'industrie pharmaceutique souhaitée.
  • Maîtrise du français requise.


Pourquoi ce rôle est essentiel:

Ce poste va bien au-delà de l'analyse de données. Vous contribuerez à façonner la stratégie d'affaires en mettant au jour des perspectives qui influenceront des décisions critiques, amélioreront la mobilisation des clients et accéléreront le rendement commercial. Vous travaillerez en collaboration directe avec des leaders chevronnés et aurez l'occasion d'avoir un impact visible dans toute l'organisation.

Facteurs clés de succès :

Pensée stratégique, expertise en analyse d'affaires, solide leadership de projet, gestion des parties prenantes et capacité à transformer des données en récits qui incitent à l'action.

Cette offre d'emploi concerne un poste existant à pourvoir.

La fourchette salariale de base prévue pour ce poste est de $124,400 - $174,400 CAD. Dans notre entreprise, nous nous engageons fermement à offrir une rémunération équitable pour un travail et une expérience comparable, ce qui constitue un élément fondamental de notre culture organisationnelle. La rémunération individuelle des employés est établie en fonction de plusieurs facteurs, notamment l'expérience pertinente, les compétences et le niveau de maîtrise, ainsi que d'autres facteurs légitimes liés aux comparateurs internes appropriés.

Chez nous, nous mettons l'humain au cœur de nos priorités. Ce poste donne droit à notre programme incitatif à court terme discrétionnaire, lequel favorise une culture de rémunération au rendement. De plus, nos programmes de rémunération globale et d'avantages sociaux vont au-delà des régimes traditionnels (médicaux et retraite) afin de créer un milieu de travail flexible et inclusif, propice au bien-être, au développement et à la réussite à long terme des employés.

Required Skills:
Business Acumen, Business Analysis, Business Decisions, Complex Analysis, Corporate Decision Making, Customer Analytics, Data Science, Decision Management, Enterprise Leadership, Executive Leadership, Financial Acumen, Financial Leverage, Influencing Skills, Innovation, Insight Generation, Market Analysis, Market Dynamics, Market Intelligence, Meeting Facilitation, Portfolio Strategies, Requirements Management, Sales Analysis, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Planning

Preferred Skills:

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Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

Secondary Language(s) Job Description:

Associate Director, Business Insights Analytics

This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of business analytics, stakeholder engagement, and project management, and enjoys translating data into compelling narratives that inspire action.

What You'll Do:
  • Partner with senior business leaders to identify strategic questions, define success metrics, and prioritize high-value business opportunities.
  • Lead and manage a portfolio of analytics projects from concept through delivery, ensuring insights are timely, actionable, and aligned with business priorities.
  • Analyze and synthesize data from multiple sources, including sales performance, customer engagement, market research, and digital channels.
  • Transform complex findings into compelling, executive-ready stories that drive decisions and influence commercial strategy.
  • Develop dashboards, reports, and insight frameworks that enable data-driven decision-making across the organization.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Forecasting, Omnichannel, Data Science, and Business Technology to deliver actionable insights.
  • Identify trends, risks, and growth opportunities, providing strategic recommendations to improve business performance.
  • Champion innovative analytical approaches, including AI, predictive analytics, and automation, to enhance insight generation and business value.
  • Support analysts by sharing best practices and fostering continuous improvement to promote excellence in analytics and storytelling
  • Lead the implementation and adoption of global initiatives that deliver measurable value locally


What You Bring:
  • Bachelor degree in Business, Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Analytics, or a related discipline. (Master's degree considered an asset)
  • 6- 8 years of experience in business analytics, commercial analytics, market insights, consulting, or a related field.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple initiatives and stakeholders simultaneously.
  • Advanced analytical capabilities with experience working with large, complex datasets.
  • Proficiency in tools such as Power BI, SQL, Python, R, or similar analytics platforms.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a proven ability to simplify complex data and tell compelling stories that influence executive audiences.
  • Strong business acumen and the ability to connect data-driven insights to commercial outcomes.
  • Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences environments is an asset.
  • Curiosity for emerging technologies, including AI and GenAI, and their application to business decision-making.
  • Pharmaceutical experience preferred
  • Fluency in French is required.


Why This Role Matters:

This is more than an analytics role. You'll help shape business strategy by uncovering insights that influence critical decisions, improve customer engagement, and accelerate commercial performance. You'll work directly with senior leaders and have the opportunity to make a visible impact across the organization.

Key Success Factors:

Strategic thinking, business analytics expertise, strong project leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to transform data into stories that drive action.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy position.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $124,400 - $174,400 CAD. At our company, we are firmly committed to provide fair and equitable pay for similar work and experience as a fundamental aspect of our workplace culture. Individual employee salaries will be based on several factors such as relevant experience, skills & proficiency, and/or other bona fide factors relative to appropriate internal comparators.

At our Company, we lead with people. This role includes eligibility to our discretionary short-term-incentive plan which fosters a pay-for-performance culture. Also, our contemporary rewards and benefit programs go beyond traditional medical plans and retirement programs, to create a flexible, inclusive workplace to support employee well-being, development and long-term success.

We may use artificial intelligence and automated tools to support our recruitment process. AI tools are used to support, but not replace, human judgment. All hiring decisions are made by our hiring managers.

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About Merck & Co, Inc

Schering-Plough Corporation is a major U.S.-based manufacturer of pharmaceuticals. It operates in three segments: Prescription Pharmaceuticals, Animal Health, and Consumer Health Care. Schering-Plough develops products targeting on allergy, cancer, hepatitis, cardiovascular, central nervous system, respiratory system, and more.  It was founded in 1851 by Ernst Christian Friedrich Schering as Schering AG in Germany. Schering-Plough manufactured several pharmaceutical drugs, the most well-known of which were the allergy drugs Claritin and Clarinex, an anti-cholesterol drug Vytorin, and a brain tumor drug Temodar. It also developed drugs targeting on central nervous system and the respiratory system. Schering Plough also owned and operated the major foot care brand name Dr. Scholl's and the skin care line Coppertone. These also became a part of the new company. Schering-Plough was a full member of the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), a membership which is also maintained by the new Merck.

Merck & Co, Inc Careers

Join the visionary team at Merck & Co, Inc, a global leader in healthcare dedicated to advancing the world of medicine. As part of our professional community, you'll find dynamic job opportunities that foster innovation and leadership across various fields. Merck & Co, Inc is not just a company; it's a place where you can make a difference.

Work You’ll Do

At Merck & Co, Inc, we are committed to improving global health through groundbreaking research and innovative healthcare solutions. Our team is at the forefront of developing new therapies and vaccines that significantly impact public health worldwide. By joining us, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry, using your skills to contribute to projects that save and improve lives around the globe.

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Whether you're seeking an internship, a graduate opportunity, or a professional position, Merck & Co, Inc offers a range of career paths in environments that promote rapid professional growth and development. Explore job opportunities in research, digital transformation, manufacturing, and more, all while benefiting from a culture that supports diversity and inclusion.

Innovate and Lead

Merck & Co, Inc is an ideal environment for those who lead with curiosity and the drive to innovate. Our leadership is committed to fostering a culture where inventive thinking and collaboration are encouraged, making it a perfect place for professionals who seek to make an impact through their work.

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With Merck & Co, Inc, you are not just getting a job; you're gaining access to unparalleled career development opportunities. Enhance your skills through diverse training programs, workshops, and continuous learning courses designed to help you grow at every stage of your career.

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We understand that our employees are our greatest asset, which is why we offer competitive benefits designed to support the health and well-being of you and your family. From comprehensive health care coverage and retirement plans to flexible working conditions and wellness programs, our benefits package is designed to meet the diverse needs of our team members.

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Size
68,000 employees
Market Cap
$282.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$7 billion
Founded
1668
5 Year Trend
+4.1%
Revenue
$47.9 billion
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