Senior SAS Statistical Programmer, Contract

Merck & Co.; United States; Remote; USD 67,000 - 134,000; Part time

Job summary

Merck & Co. seeks a Statistical Programmer Contractor to develop, validate, and maintain SAS deliverables for clinical study analysis and reporting.

You will collaborate with Biostatistics and cross-functional teams to produce SDTM and ADaM datasets, tables, listings, and figures, ensuring adherence to CDISC standards and regulatory timelines.

Strong attention to detail, independent work, and clear communication with stakeholders are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant statistical programming experience in pharma/biotech/CRO.
• Phase 3 and regulatory submission experience preferred.
• Strong SAS programming skills with SDTM/ADaM, tables, listings, and figures.
• Knowledge of clinical trial processes, regulatory requirements, and programming documentation.

Responsibilities

• Program and validate tables, listings, figures, and derived datasets using SAS.
• Develop SDTM and ADaM specs, datasets, and documentation.
• Prepare and review mapping specs, aCRFs, define, SDRG, ADRG and other submission files.
• QC and validate all programming deliverables.
• Collaborate with study teams to resolve data/output issues.
• Maintain audit-ready programming documentation.
• Communicate project status, risks, and timeline impacts clearly to stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

SAS programming

SDTM

ADaM

Data validation

Documentation

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics/Biostatistics/Mathematics/Computer Science

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SAS

Job description

Merck & Co. seeks a Statistical Programmer Contractor to develop, validate, and maintain SAS deliverables for clinical study analysis and reporting.

You will collaborate with Biostatistics and cross-functional teams to produce SDTM and ADaM datasets, tables, listings, and figures, ensuring adherence to CDISC standards and regulatory timelines.

Strong attention to detail, independent work, and clear communication with stakeholders are essential for success in this role.