Full-Time

Contract Analyst

Financial Planning & Analysis

Posted on 8/19/2026

Deadline 8/29/26
Merck

Merck

10,001+ employees

Pharmaceutical company developing medicines and vaccines

Compensation Overview

$106.2k - $167.2k/yr

+ Annual bonus + Long-term incentive

No H1B Sponsorship

North Wales, PA, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid work arrangement; the position is located in Upper Gwynedd, Pennsylvania.

Bachelor's, MBA

Category
Finance & Banking (1)
Required Skills
Data Visualization
Forecasting
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Financial Modeling

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Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree is required.
  • An MBA or at least 2 years of experience is required in managed care or managed care contracting, accounting, finance, forecasting, or government pricing.
  • Experience with budgeting, cash management, contract compliance, contract lifecycle management, contract management, corporate financial planning and analysis, data visualization, financial analysis, financial modeling, financial planning, generally accepted accounting principles, management controls, preparation of financial reports, quantitative analysis, regulatory requirements, stakeholder engagement, stakeholder management, and variance analysis is required.
Responsibilities
  • Use company systems to support contract administration and rebate payment processing for Medicaid customers.
  • Advise and consult with internal stakeholders regarding contract terms and conditions.
  • Validate data and assess customer compliance with contract terms.
  • Develop models and processes to evaluate, analyze, and support contract design and pull-through activities.
  • Present results to internal customers and coordinate with external customers on rebate adjudication.
  • Provide advanced analytical and reporting support for the Medicaid customer segment using customer data, trends, and contract performance knowledge.
  • Provide analytical and reporting support for legal, government pricing, and business development requests, and support internal and external audits.
  • Build and develop internal and external customer relationships, engage in discussions to resolve issues, and maintain and grow access to company products.
Desired Qualifications
  • Working knowledge of the CCM contract management system.
  • Accounting or finance experience.
  • Knowledge of the contract lifecycle management process.
  • Knowledge of the managed healthcare environment.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong financial acumen.
  • Customer engagement, communication, and support skills.
  • Effective organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
  • Aptitude with complex computer systems.
  • Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

Merck is a global healthcare company that develops medicines, vaccines, and animal health products. It advances long-term health by conducting research and development to create new treatments for diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer, then brings these medicines to patients, healthcare professionals, and institutions worldwide. The company’s products work by undergoing scientific discovery, clinical testing, and regulatory approval before being manufactured and sold or distributed through patient assistance programs. What sets Merck apart is its large, diversified portfolio across human medicines, vaccines, and animal health, along with a strong emphasis on R&D, global reach, and support services like Merck Connect and Merck Manuals that provide professional resources. Merck’s goal is to tackle major health threats by applying science to discover and deliver therapies that improve patient outcomes and public health across the globe.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Kenilworth, Illinois

Founded

1891

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 revenue reached $16.6 billion, up 5% year over year.
  • INTerpath-001 met RFS and DMFS endpoints on August 19, 2026.
  • Merck will present data and pursue filings, expanding intismeran into more tumors.

What critics are saying

  • Keytruda patents start expiring in 2028, exposing Merck to biosimilar erosion.
  • Gardasil layoffs in North Carolina began May 2026, signaling demand weakness and cost pressure.
  • If intismeran disappoints beyond melanoma, Merck loses its clearest post-Keytruda replacement.

What makes Merck unique

  • Keytruda generated $8.37 billion in Q2 2026, powering Merck’s oncology scale.
  • Merck’s August 19, 2026 intismeran win validates individualized mRNA oncology manufacturing.
  • Merck split Human Health on February 23, 2026, sharpening oncology focus.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Hybrid Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-20%

1 year growth

-20%

2 year growth

-20%
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