R Strategy Lead, Statistical Programming & Shiny Apps

Merck & Co.; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 171,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. is seeking an experienced statistics programming professional to provide technical support for R programming, R packages, and Shiny app development within our clinical data science team.

The role focuses on leading R programming implementations, developing R packages and Shiny apps for data surveillance, visualization, modeling, and safety signal detection, and collaborating across functions to advance DS's R capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science or technical field required; Master's preferred.
• 10+ years in R programming, with experience in R and Shiny app development.
• Advanced knowledge of R and SAS in clinical trials programming.
• Experience with CDISC SDTM and ADaM in trials analysis.
• Strong statistics background and drug development familiarity.
• Database structures and setup knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to R programming system development.
• Develop and validate R packages and Shiny apps; lead use-case development.
• Publish and advocate R programming innovations within DS.
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups on R capabilities and systems.

Skills

R programming

Shiny apps

Statistical programming

SAS programming

CDISC SDTM/ADaM

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/technical field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAS

R

Shiny

Job description

Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. is seeking an experienced statistics programming professional to provide technical support for R programming, R packages, and Shiny app development within our clinical data science team.

The role focuses on leading R programming implementations, developing R packages and Shiny apps for data surveillance, visualization, modeling, and safety signal detection, and collaborating across functions to advance DS's R capabilities.