Senior Scientist, Stat. Programming, Late-Stage Development (Hybrid)

Merck; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Job summary

Merck in Rahway, NJ, seeks an experienced SAS programmer to join BARDS within R&D. You will perform analysis and reporting for clinical trials, develop programs, and ensure quality and regulatory compliance across global studies.

Required BA/BS or MS in a related field with SAS programming in clinical trials; CDISC/ADaM familiarity; ability to lead projects and collaborate with outsource staff. Hybrid work, competitive salary, and incentive opportunities included.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or MS with SAS programming experience in clinical trials.
• CDISC and ADaM standards experience.
• Experience with data steps, procedures, SAS/MACRO, SAS/GRAPH.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and validate SAS programming deliverables per SOPs.
• Maintain and manage a project plan with resource forecasting.
• Coordinate the global programming team, including outsource staff.
• Participate in departmental strategic initiative teams.

Skills

SAS programming

Clinical trials

SAS macros

SAS GRAPH

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

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

MS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field

Tools

SAS Studio

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Description

In BARDS (Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences), a distinguished department within our Company's renowned Research and Development division, quantitative scientists, in partnership with other subject matter experts, apply state-of-the art scientific methodologies and tools to enable the discovery, development, regulatory approval, manufacturing, and marketing of medical drugs and vaccines for the benefit of patients and global human health.

Primary Activities

• Effective analysis and report programming development and validation utilizing global and TA standards and following departmental SOPs and good programming practices
• Maintain and manage a project plan including resource forecasting
• Coordinate the activities of a global programming team that includes outsource provider staff
• Membership on departmental strategic initiative teams

Education Minimum Requirement

• BA/BS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field plus a minimum of 5 years SAS programming experience in a clinical trial environment

OR

• MS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field plus a minimum of 3 years SAS programming experience in a clinical trial environment

Required Experience And Skills

Department Required Skills and Experience

• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to negotiate and collaborate effectively
• Effective written, oral, and presentation skills
• Effective knowledge and experience in developing analysis and reporting deliverables for R&D projects (data, analyses, tables, graphics, listings)
• A project leader; completes tasks independently at a project level; ability to collaborate with key stakeholders

Position Specific Required Skills And Experience

• Significant expertise in SAS and clinical trial programming including data steps, procedures, SAS/MACRO, SAS/GRAPH; systems and database expertise
• Designs and develops complex programming algorithms
• Ability to comprehend analysis plans which may describe methodology to be programmed; an understanding of statistical terminology and concepts
• Familiarity with clinical data management concepts
• Experience in CDISC and ADaM standards
• Experience ensuring process compliance and deliverable quality
• Strategic thinking - ability to turn strategy into tactical activities; design of statistical databases with the end in mind that optimize analysis and reporting and leverage departmental standards and industry best-practices

Preferred Experience And Skills

• Working knowledge or R programming languages for data analysis, automation, and clinical data standards activities
• Demonstrated success in the assurance of deliverable quality and process compliance. Strong working knowledge of reporting processes (SOPs) and software development life-cycle (SDLC)
• US and/or worldwide drug or vaccine regulatory application submission experience including the development of electronic submission deliverables
• Experience assuring programming consistency across protocols and projects, directing the program development effort of other programmers; experience as a programming mentor
• Ability and interest to work across cultures and geographies
• Ability to complete statistical programming deliverables through the use of global outsource partner programming staff
• Experience developing and managing a project plan using Microsoft Project or similar package
• Active in professional societies
• Experience in process improvement

Required Skills

Clinical Development, Clinical Trials, Data Management, Data Modeling, Numerical Analysis, Outcomes Research, Project Leadership, Project Management, SAS Macros, Software Development, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Statistical Programming

Preferred Skills

R Programming, Team Commitment, Team Player, Willingness to Learn

US And Puerto Rico Residents Only

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Requirements

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

Salary range for this role is

$117,000.00 - $184,200.00

Additional Compensation

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

Bonuses and Incentives

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

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Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship

Yes

Travel Requirements

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Shift

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

n/a

Job Posting End Date

09/25/2026

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Requisition ID

R407554