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MSD Malaysia lists this Associate Director, Global Access Insights opportunity in rahway, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated Global Access Insights Associate Director in Vaccines & Infectious Disease to join our Market Access Insights & Forecasting organization. This role sits at the intersection of market access strategy, analytics, and research, supporting data-driven decision-making to inform global access, pricing, and reimbursement strategies. The successful candidate will support the design and delivery of integrated market access insights across the VaxID portfolio, leveraging capabilities including market research, advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and external data sources (e.g., Navlin). This role is aligned with our access insights framework, contributing insights across descriptive, comparative, predictive, and technology-enabled domains to support evidence generation and access strategy development.
The Associate Director, Vaccines & Infectious Disease Global Access Insights, will demonstrate a proactive mindset, a strong understanding of the evolving US and global healthcare landscape, and expertise in the payer environment. The position requires strong analytical thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate data into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders.
Strategic Partnership & Insight Leadership
Partner with global market access and pricing teams to help identify and frame key business questions
Support the development of integrated research and analytics plans to inform global access strategies
Deliver actionable insights and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders
Translate insights into clear, stakeholder-ready narratives and materials
Strong understanding of primary market research methodologies and their use in generating actionable insights
Data Integration & Advanced Analytics
Apply emerging technologies, including large language models and agentic AI, to relevant market access use cases
Integrate primary market research, secondary data, and external data sources
Contribute to ex-US predictive models for pricing, access, and reimbursement scenarios
Ensure scalability and reuse of insights
Execution of Global Access Insights Framework
Descriptive: Explain current access performance
Comparative: Benchmark strategies and competitors
Predictive: Model future access outcomes
Technology: Enable real-time insight delivery
Required Education
Undergraduate degree in related discipline required. MBA or Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Economics, Pharmacy, Business, Statistics, Policy, or a related field preferred.
Required Experience & Skills
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience delivering market research and insight projects in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry, including at least 3 years of experience in market access (global experience preferred)
2+ years in vaccines, infectious disease or related therapeutic area experience· Experience could be from a similar role at a pharmaceuticals firm or at a management consulting firm.
Strong understanding of the global pharma landscape and commercial analytics capabilities (market research, forecasting, data driven analytics, advanced analytics, etc.)
Strong understanding of vaccines & infectious disease access dynamics (US, EU, CN, JP)
Experience working cross-functionally and influencing stakeholders
Strong communication, presentation and leadership skills
Ability to understand business process and break down business questions into specific, tangible hypotheses and requirements to guide analysis.
Excellent problem-solving skills with an appreciation for data oriented analytical methods.
Ability to operate in an unstructured environment and have strong organizational skills to create structure and clarity.
Excellent organizational skills, with ability to navigate a complex matrix environment and organize/prioritize work efficiently and effectively
Preferred Experience
Experience in applying AI to business problems
Experience with Navlin or similar market access data platforms
Background in consulting or analytics
Core Competencies
Strategic Thinking
Data-driven decision support
Clear communication
Collaboration and stakeholder management
Agility and problem solving
Work Environment & Travel
Ideal candidate should have the flexibility to be on site 3 days a week in Upper Gwynedd, PA, Rahway, NJ,
Travel up to approximately 20% (primarily domestic)
Required Skills
Business Analysis, Commercial Analytics, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Emerging Technologies, Global Market, Health Economics, Infectious Disease, Market Access, Marketing, Market Research, Market Strategy, Public Health, Public Health Research, Reimbursement, Researching, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Supplier Management, User Research, Waterfall Model
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
San Francisco Residents Only
We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles Residents Only
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
Employment Details
Employee Status: Regular
Relocation: No relocation
VISA Sponsorship: No
Travel Requirements: 10%
Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid
Shift: Not Indicated
Valid Driving License: No
Hazardous Material(s): n/a
Job Posting End Date: 10/9/2026
The salary range for this role is $156,900.00 - $247,000.00 This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include 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. More information about benefits is available at
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dental
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and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
retirement benefits, including 401(k)
paid holidays
vacation
compassionate and sick days
Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.
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Worksite address
rahway, NJ, 07065, US
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