Sr. Scientist, Stat. Programming (m/f/d)

MSD Belgium; Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 65 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

MSD Belgium in Brussels hosts a Senior Statistical Programmer, Health Technology Assessment (HTA). The role develops statistical programming for HTA dossiers, creating analyses, tables, listings and figures from clinical trial data.

You will collaborate with HTA biostatisticians and project teams to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables in a hybrid, office-based setting. You will lead programming projects, validate outputs and follow SOPs while contributing to strategic HTA initiatives across

Qualifications

• BS or MS in a relevant analytical field with substantial programming experience in R and/or SAS.
• Strong knowledge of R and SAS for clinical trial programming and reporting.
• Familiarity with CDISC SDTM and ADaM standards.
• Fluency in English (oral and written).

Responsabilités

• Develop analysis datasets, tables, listings and figures from clinical trial data.
• Collaborate with HTA biostatisticians and project stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.
• Lead development and validation activities following SOPs.
• Contribute to strategic HTA project initiatives.

Connaissances

R Programming

SAS Language

Data Analysis in R

Statistical Analysis

Numerical Analysis

AI Programming

Project Scoping

Statistical Programming

Formation

BS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related analytical field

MS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related analytical field

Description du poste

Job Description

Our Quantitative Sciences team use big data to analyze the safety and efficacy claims of our potential medical breakthroughs. We review the quality and reliability of clinical studies using deep scientific knowledge, statistical analysis and high-quality data to support decision making in clinical trials. Our Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences (BARDS) organization has a presence in the US, EU and Asia Pacific and a proud record of providing comprehensive analytical and methodological expertise to support our company’s strategic goals.

We offer long‑term career opportunities in a company which values innovation, efficiency, diversity and respect. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company – one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us. Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of an individual like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork.

As an addition to our BARDS Team and located in our office in Brussels, we are currently looking for a Senior Statistical Programmer, Health Technology Assessment (m/f/d) (full-time, indefinite) to develop statistical programming activities focusing on the analysis and reporting needs for Health Technology Assessment (HTA) dossiers; with the goal to provide fair accessibility for patients to our company’s medicines and vaccines, making a real difference in patient’s lives.

On this role you will contribute to the definition and implementation of strategic solutions utilizing multiple programming languages to create analysis datasets, tables, listing and figures from clinical trial data. You will be a key collaborator with HTA biostatisticians and other project stakeholders in ensuring that project plans are executed efficiently with timely and high-quality deliverables. As a senior programmer you will be the point of contact and for assigned projects and will also perform development and validation activities following departmental SOPs.

The Primary Activities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Programmatically develop, validate and maintain analysis and reporting deliverables for HTA dossiers.
• Ensure proper project planning; provide statistical programming project leadership to key project dimensions.
• Assure deliverable quality and compliance with departmental SOPs and good programming practices.
• Collaborate effectively with project team members; be a valued part of project teams.
• Membership on departmental strategic initiative teams.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related analytical field plus 5-9 years programming experience in programming languages like R and/or SAS Or
• MS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related analytical field plus 3-7 years in R and/or SAS programming experience
• Significant expertise in R and SAS clinical trial programming including data processing, statistical procedures and graphing and tabulation techniques; systems and database expertise.
• Working knowledge of statistics, clinical and data management concepts as applied to drug/vaccine development within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Knowledge in CDISC SDTM and ADaM standards.
• Effective knowledge and experience in developing analysis and reporting deliverables for R&D projects (data, analyses, tables, graphics, listings).
• Business fluency in English (oral and written).
• A project leader; completes tasks independently at a project level; ability to collaborate with key stakeholders.
• Ability to quickly and effectively learn new program techniques and data structures; capacity to seamlessly assimilate to new projects.
• Ability to comprehend analysis plans which may describe HTA research and statistical programming methodology to be programmed; an understanding of statistical terminology and concepts.
• Experience ensuring process compliance and deliverable quality.
• Strategic thinking - ability to turn strategy into tactical activities; design of statistical databases with the end in mind that optimize analysis and reporting and leverage departmental standards and industry best-practices.
• Team oriented with demonstrated history of teamwork and collaboration across cultures and geographies; enjoying diversity, respect and integrity.

We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we “follow the science” that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. We believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world‑class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe.

Required Skills

AI Programming, Data Analysis in R, Numerical Analysis, Project Scoping, R Programming, SAS Language, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Programming

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

09/28/2026

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