Lead Biostatistics Scientist, Late-Stage Trials

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 331,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Job summary

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme is seeking a senior Biostatistician to serve as the statistical lead on project teams within BARDS. You will lead the design and analysis of clinical trials across phases, coordinating with Clinical, Regulatory, and Data Management to ensure robust statistical strategies and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a PhD or equivalent with extensive biostatistics experience, including leadership, communication, and collaboration across global teams.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent degree in statistics/biostatistics with a minimum of 9 years relevant work experience, or
• Master’s degree with a minimum of 12 years relevant work experience.
• Solid knowledge of statistical analysis methodologies and experimental design.
• Strong scientific leadership in design and analysis of clinical trials.
• Solid knowledge of statistical and data processing software e.g. SAS and R.

Responsibilities

• Serves as statistical lead in cross-functional project teams.
• Lead, develop, coordinate, and provide biostatistical support for drug/vaccine projects in Late Development Statistics.
• Lead interactions with Clinical, Regulatory, Statistical Programming, Data Management and other laboratories scientists in trial design and analysis.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate in publication of research results.

Skills

Statistical leadership

Clinical trial design

Project management

SAS and R

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

PhD in statistics/biostatistics or related

Master's in statistics/biostatistics

Tools

SAS

R

Job description

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme is seeking a senior Biostatistician to serve as the statistical lead on project teams within BARDS. You will lead the design and analysis of clinical trials across phases, coordinating with Clinical, Regulatory, and Data Management to ensure robust statistical strategies and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a PhD or equivalent with extensive biostatistics experience, including leadership, communication, and collaboration across global teams.