Merck KGaA

Senior Expert, Global Healthcare Strategy

Bangalore, Karnataka, India Full time
Senior

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About this opportunity

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

Your Role:

At the heart of healthcare strategy, this role gives you the opportunity to shape how critical business decisions are made at the highest level. As part of the Global Healthcare Strategy team, you will develop rigorous answers to complex strategic questions, drawing on strong conceptual thinking, data analytics, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver insights that directly inform the Healthcare Executive Committee.In this role, you will conduct deep-dive analyses across strategic, financial, pipeline, commercial, and geographic priorities, translating complex data into clear, actionable findings. You will lead internal and external benchmarking exercises to challenge and sharpen strategic thinking, and contribute to the development of strategy communication content for both internal and external audiences. Operating in a dynamic, multi-stakeholder environment, you will build strong relationships across functions and geographies to ensure your work drives clarity, transparency, and informed decision-making.

Who You Are:

•  You hold a Master’s degree, PhD, or equivalent qualification in a relevant field such as life sciences, pharmacy, or business; a scientific or research and development background is a plus.

•  You bring 5 to 8 years of proven experience in management consulting, life sciences, or the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong track record of contributing to complex, cross-functional projects.

•  You demonstrate strong conceptual thinking and the ability to break down complex strategic questions into structured, actionable analyses.

•  You have strong analytical skills, including experience with data analysis, data visualization, and the use of third-party analytical platforms and artificial intelligence tools for data synthesis.

•  You are proficient in presentation and data tools and can translate complex findings into compelling, audience-ready outputs.

•  You demonstrate AI literacy, you understand how artificial intelligence technologies work, their practical applications and limitations, and the ethical considerations around bias, fairness, and governance, enabling you to make informed and responsible decisions in your role.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

Job details

Seniority
Senior
Function
Not listed
Therapeutic area
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Location
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Employment type
Full time

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