Principal Scientist: Statistical Programming & Standards

Merck & Co.; North Wales (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 173,200 - 272,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Montgomery County is seeking a seasoned clinical trial programming expert to lead the development of analysis standards for drug and vaccine projects. This role requires strong strategic thinking and project management skills, with an emphasis on collaboration across interdisciplinary teams.

The candidate should possess extensive experience in clinical programming and a deep understanding of statistical methodologies. Benefits include competitive salary and a comprehensive package that includes healthcare and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or MS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field.
• 12+ years (BA) or 10+ years (MS) statistical programming experience in a clinical trial environment.
• Strong knowledge of CDISC SDTM and ADaM analysis dataset standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive development of analysis and reporting standards for drug/vaccine projects.
• Provide technical consultation and analytical support to statistical programmers.
• Represent the company on industry initiatives including CDISC and PHUSE.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills

Project management skills

Expertise in clinical trial programming

Strategic thinking

Education

BA/BS in relevant field plus 12+ years experience

MS in relevant field plus 10+ years experience

Tools

R

Python

SAS

AI tools

Job description

Merck & Co. in Montgomery County is seeking a seasoned clinical trial programming expert to lead the development of analysis standards for drug and vaccine projects. This role requires strong strategic thinking and project management skills, with an emphasis on collaboration across interdisciplinary teams.

The candidate should possess extensive experience in clinical programming and a deep understanding of statistical methodologies. Benefits include competitive salary and a comprehensive package that includes healthcare and retirement plans.