Associate Principal Scientist, Statistical Programming

MSD Malaysia; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an Associate Principal Scientist, Statistical Programming to drive SAS-based programming for late-stage drug/vaccine programs.

This role leads global teams, develops analysis datasets, and delivers high-quality deliverables across trials and regulatory submissions. The candidate should have extensive SAS experience, CDISC/ADaM proficiency, and a track record of managing complex programming projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a scientific or quantitative field.
• 9+ years in SAS and clinical trial programming.
• Experience leading large programming projects and teams.
• Familiarity with CDISC/ADaM standards and regulatory submissions.

Responsibilities

• Support statistical programming activities for late-stage projects.
• Develop and deliver analysis datasets, tables, listings, and figures.
• Coordinate global programming activities and outsource staff.
• Serve as programming lead across project lifecycles and interact with stakeholders.

Skills

Statistical programming

Leadership

CDISC/ADaM knowledge

Clinical trial analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

SAS

SAS MACRO

SAS GRAPH

Job description

## Associate Principal Scientist, Statistical ProgrammingApply: Not Applicable: USA - New Jersey - Rahway: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: December 7, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R417154**Job Description****DUTIES:*** Support statistical programming activities for multiple and/or late-stage drug/vaccine clinical development projects.* Develop and execute statistical analysis and report deliverables (e.g., safety and efficacy analysis datasets, tables, listings, figures), the span of which range from individual clinical trials to world-wide regulatory application submissions and post-marketing support.* Responsible for the design and maintenance of statistical datasets that support multiple stakeholder groups which include clinical development, outcomes research, and safety evaluation.* Collaborate with statistics and other project stakeholders in ensuring that project plans are executed efficiently with timely and high-quality deliverables.* Serve as the statistical programming point of contact and knowledge holder through the entire project life cycle.* Analyze and report programming development and validation utilizing global and TA standards and following departmental SOPs and good programming practices.* Maintain and manage a project plan including resource forecasting.* Coordinate the activities of a global programming team that includes outsourced provider staff.* Be a member of departmental strategic initiative teams.* 10% domestic travel required.* Full-time telecommuting.**REQUIREMENTS:**Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, or a closely related field and 9 years of experience in the position offered or a related role; or a Master’s degree or equivalent in the aforementioned fields and 7 years of experience in the position offered or a related role.Requires 7 years of experience in all of the following:* SAS and clinical trial programming including data steps, procedures, SAS/MACRO, SAS/GRAPH;* leading large and/or complex statistical programming projects that include coordinating the activities of a programming team;* designing and developing complex programming algorithms;* clinical data management concepts and ways of working with data management systems and processes;* CDISC and ADaM standards;* assuring deliverable quality and process compliance;* turning strategy into tactical activities;* anticipating stakeholder requirements;* U.S. and/or worldwide drug or vaccine regulatory application submission experience at the leadership level including the development of electronic submission deliverables;* comprehending analysis plans which may describe methodology to be programmed;* statistical terminology, models, and concepts;* and designing statistical databases with the end in mind that optimize analysis and reporting and leverage departmental standards and industry best-practices.The salary range for this role is: **$145,475.00 - $224,100.00 per year**This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.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.**Required Skills:****Preferred Skills:**Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HERE**US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:**Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:EEOC Know Your RightsEEOC GINA SupplementWe are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State ActsThe salary range for this role is$142,400.00 - $224,100.00This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.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. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.**San Francisco Residents Only:** We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance**Los Angeles Residents Only:** We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance**Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully** Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.**Employee Status:**Regular**Relocation:**No relocation**VISA Sponsorship:**No**Travel Requirements:**10%**Flexible Work Arrangements:**Not Applicable**Shift:**Not Indicated**Valid Driving License:**No**Hazardous Material(s):**n/a**Job Posting End Date:**12/7/2026**\\*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.**Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.