Senior Scientist, Statistical Programming

Merck & Co.; North Wales (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking a Statistical Programmer in Montgomery County, North Wales, to support clinical trial data analysis through SAS programming. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree or equivalent with at least 3 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience.

The role involves developing analysis datasets, collaborating with biostatisticians, and ensuring compliance with CDISC standards. Join us in delivering high-quality analysis for clinical studies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 3 years experience or Bachelor's with 5 years in a related role.
• Experience in developing SAS programs in a clinical trial environment.
• Knowledge of CDISC standards and clinical trial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support statistical programming activities for clinical trials.
• Develop SAS programs for analysis datasets and summaries.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for project deliverables.

Skills

SAS programming

Statistical analysis

CDISC standards

Programming algorithms

Data interpretation

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support statistical programming activities for clinical trial data analysis.
• Develop SAS programs to create and validate analysis datasets (ADaM) and summaries (TFLs) in support of Clinical Study Reports and regulatory submissions (FDA, EMA, etc.).
• Collaborate with biostatisticians, project leads, and other stakeholders to ensure project plans are executed efficiently with timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Develop effective study and report programming and validation utilizing global CDISC, ICH, and Therapeutic Areas standards and following departmental SOPs and good programming practices.
• Maintain and manage a project plan including resource forecasting; coordinate activities of a global programming team; participate in departmental strategic initiative teams.

Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related field and 3 years of experience in the position offered or a related role; OR a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related field and 5 years of experience in the position offered or a related role.
• Must have 3 years of experience with all the following:
  • Developing analysis and reporting deliverables for Phase 2 and 3 clinical trials, including creation of analysis datasets, tables, graphics, and listings, for planned and unplanned analyses.
  • SAS programming in a clinical trial environment including data step and procedures, macros, graphics, ODS.
  • Interpreting and executing on clinical trial statistical analysis plans.
  • Utilizing CDISC standards to create ADaM and SDTM datasets.
  • Designing and developing complex programming algorithms.
  • Ensuring process compliance and deliverable quality.

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Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

n/a