Associate Principal Scientist, Statistical Programming

MSD Malaysia; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 144,373 - 224,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision healthcare

401(k) retirement benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

MSD Malaysia is seeking an Associate Principal Scientist in Rahway, NJ, to deliver high-quality statistical programming analysis for global PK modeling and simulation. The role requires expertise in SAS programming and significant experience in clinical trial programming.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics or related fields, with experience leading data projects and ensuring quality deliverables. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including healthcare and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Must have 9 years SAS programming experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 7 years with a Master’s in a clinical trial environment.
• Significant expertise in clinical trial programming including SAS/MACRO and SAS/GRAPH.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical development processes.

Responsibilities

• Gather and interpret user requirements to develop modeling analysis datasets.
• Lead data stewardship from original data sources to final datasets.
• Collaborate with modelers and statisticians for project plans.

Skills

SAS programming

clinical trial programming

data manipulation

project management

interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

SAS

Job description

Associate Principal Scientist, Statistical Programming – Rahway, NJ: Provide high quality statistical programming analysis and reporting deliverables for global PK modeling and simulation stakeholders Oncology therapeutic area.

Responsibilities

• Gather and interpret user requirements, retrieve required data, transform it into modeling‑ready analysis datasets, and develop tables and figures according to modeling analysis plans.
• Lead data stewardship, taking accountability for the creation of modeling data from original data source(s) to final modeling dataset.
• Act as a key collaborator with modelers, statisticians, and other project stakeholders, execute project plans efficiently and oversee the work of other team members when opportunities arise.
• Programmatically synthesize preclinical and clinical data into analysis‑ready structures from varied data sources.
• Create modeling‑ready datasets by integrating PK, PD and covariate data.
• Produce tables and graphics for inclusion in study reports and regulatory submissions.
• Ensure programmatic traceability from data source to modeling result.
• Support development of programming standards to enable efficient and high quality production of programming deliverables.
• Produce SAS transport files and associated documentation for regulatory submissions.
• Represent statistical programming on process improvement activities.

Qualifications

Education Requirements: Must have a Bachelor’s degree (or US equivalent) in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field plus 9 years SAS programming experience in a clinical trial environment OR Master’s degree (or US equivalent) in the same fields plus 7 years SAS programming experience in a clinical trial environment.

Position Requirements:

• Significant expertise in SAS and clinical trial programming including data steps, procedures, SAS/MACRO, SAS/GRAPH, and programming expertise with clinical endpoint data (efficacy and safety) and pharmacokinetic data (raw concentration data, derived PK parameters).
• Ability to design and develop complex programming algorithms; efficiently manipulate clinical trial datasets including complex preprocessing, filtering, and manipulation; demonstrated ability to work in an exploratory environment, handling non‑standard data in a variety of formats with minimal requirements.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical development processes.
• Ability to comprehend analysis plans describing methodology to be programmed.
• Understanding of statistical or pharmacokinetic terminology and concepts; ability to implement statistical methods not currently available through commercial software packages.
• Broad knowledge and significant experience in developing analysis and reporting deliverables for R&D projects (data, analyses, tables, graphics, listings).
• Ability to lead at a program level; determine approach and ensure consistency and direct development of others when opportunities arise; engage key stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to negotiate and collaborate effectively; excellent written, oral, and presentation skills.

Salary

The salary range for this role is $144,373.00 - $224,100.00 per year; the successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable.

Benefits

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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