Lead Principal Scientist, Statistical Programming (Oncology)

MSD Malaysia; North Wales (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. seeks a Senior Statistical Programming Lead to oversee SAS programming activities for late-stage drug/vaccine programs.

You will design and maintain analysis datasets, deliver tables, listings and figures for regulatory submissions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across the product lifecycle. Ideal candidates bring 9+ years of SAS experience in clinical trials, strong communication, and proven leadership in global programming with internal and outsourced staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years SAS programming in a clinical trial environment (BS degree).
• Medical/drug/vaccine regulatory submission experience.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead statistical programming activities for large/complex late-stage projects.
• Develop and validate analysis datasets, tables, listings, figures.
• Coordinate global programming team including outsource partners.

Skills

SAS programming

Clinical trial programming

Data steps & SAS/macros

Statistical analysis & reporting

Team leadership

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering

MS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering

Tools

SAS

SAS/MACRO

SAS/GRAPH

CDISC/ADaM

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. seeks a Senior Statistical Programming Lead to oversee SAS programming activities for late-stage drug/vaccine programs.

You will design and maintain analysis datasets, deliver tables, listings and figures for regulatory submissions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across the product lifecycle. Ideal candidates bring 9+ years of SAS experience in clinical trials, strong communication, and proven leadership in global programming with internal and outsourced staff.