VP, Analytics

The posting, as MERGE wrote it

At MERGE, we are Built Different . We are a marketing and technology agency purpose-built for the intersection of health and wellness—where human impact matters most. By weaving storytelling through technology, we move beyond traditional engagement to Whole Human Marketing. This approach recognizes that humans are multidimensional and complex, and uses AI to ensure every brand interaction feels natural, contextual, and relevant.

This commitment to human-first innovation is what brings us together and propels us forward. We are united by our North Star: to unite people and brands to empower healthier, happier lives.

Emerge to the Top of Your Career

At MERGE, we strive to create a superior work experience where talented and ambitious people grow. An experience that encourages people to think higher and feel deeper. An experience where people engage their minds and hearts to do the best work of their careers.

As our VP, Analytics (Life Sciences), you will…

Lead a high-impact portfolio of life sciences measurement and analytics work while continuously innovating the standard for our practice. You will turn measurement strategy into credible evidence of marketing impact, serve as a trusted advisor to clients, and mentor the Applied Intelligence team to grow their skills and advance our offering. This is an exciting opportunity to solve complex problems alongside talented colleagues, shaping how life sciences marketing is measured through a blend of agility, analytical ability, and humble leadership.

What You’ll Do

Portfolio & Team Leadership

• Drive Portfolio Operations: Set clear priorities across accounts, resolve delivery and resourcing conflicts, and proactively manage risks before they escalate.
• Lead & Mentor with Humility: Build high-performing, self-directed teams, develop future leaders, and foster a supportive environment that ensures consistently elevated work across all clients.
• Maintain High Standards: Establish standards for measurement plans, KPI definitions, testing agendas, tagging and data quality, dashboard QA, and issue resolution.
• Adapt & Scale Capabilities: Keep the portfolio structured for seamless delivery as client needs evolve, aligning the right talent to the work and identifying new areas where analytics can add value.

Client Advisory & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Advise Senior Clients: Translate complex evidence into clear, commercially grounded insights, clarifying what the data means for client businesses and recommending practical next steps.
• Unite Agency Disciplines: Partner closely with Account, Creative, Media, Strategy, and Technology teams to connect integrated programs to brand, HCP, and patient outcomes, using channel performance to guide ongoing optimization.
• Elevate Reporting Quality: Ensure teams turn performance and outcomes data into actionable recommendations that directly inform client investment decisions.

Data Strategy, Privacy & AI Innovation

• Navigate Complex Data E

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on, relationship building, and key moments. Managers and team leaders determine in-person expectations based on what best supports their team, clients, and business needs. Some teams and roles require more regular in-person presence than others.

MERGE has hubs in Chicago, New York City, Boston, Kansas City, Raleigh, Denver, Atlanta, and St. Louis . Regardless of work arrangement, team members may be required to travel to a MERGE hub for meetings, team gatherings, events, or other business needs.

Total Rewards

At MERGE, we’re committed to fostering an environment where our team members can thrive in both their careers and personal lives, ensuring they feel supported and empowered to succeed.

MERGE believes in transparency and equity. In accordance with state regulations, we’re proud to include salary ranges in our job postings to ensure fair compensation practices.

The salary range for this role is $147,000 - $217,000 , based on the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.

MERGE is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, Lifestyle Spending Account, Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Flexible Time off & Holidays plus many other benefits and rewards.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
And here’s how we live our values at MERGE

• Ability. Mastering our craft
• Agility. Delivering with a growth mindset
• Humility. Collaborating for shared success

MERGE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

MERGE welcomes and celebrates diversity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status or people with abilities. We believe that the more diverse we are, the more creative our work will be!