Senior Biostatistics Lead - Late-Stage

Merck & Co.; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 191,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ is seeking a statistician to lead biostatistical efforts within BARDS (Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences). The role involves leading cross-functional teams, designing trials, and ensuring regulatory-compliant analyses across late-stage development.

Excellent collaboration with Clinical, Regulatory, and Data Management is required. The candidate will mentor junior staff and contribute to innovative statistical methods in clinical trial development, with a

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent degree in statistics/biostatistics with 6+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's with 9+ years.
• Strong knowledge of statistical analysis methodologies and experimental design.
• Experience with regulatory support and cross-functional collaboration in clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Serve as statistical lead in cross-functional project teams for drug/vaccine programs.
• Provide biostatistical leadership for Late Development Statistics.
• Interact with Clinical, Regulatory, and Data Management to design and analyze trials.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Project management

SAS

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Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Study design

Biostatistics

Education

PhD in statistics/biostatistics

Master's degree in statistics/biostatistics

Tools

SAS

R

SQL

Job description

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ is seeking a statistician to lead biostatistical efforts within BARDS (Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences). The role involves leading cross-functional teams, designing trials, and ensuring regulatory-compliant analyses across late-stage development.

Excellent collaboration with Clinical, Regulatory, and Data Management is required. The candidate will mentor junior staff and contribute to innovative statistical methods in clinical trial development, with a