Senior Scientist, Statistical Programming

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision healthcare and

401(k) retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation

Compassionate and sick days

Annual bonus and long-term incentive

Job summary

Merck seeks a Senior Scientist, Statistical Programming in Rahway, NJ to support late-stage drug and vaccine projects. You will develop and execute analyses for safety and efficacy datasets, tables, listings and figures across trials and regulatory submissions.

The role requires advanced SAS programming skills, CDISC/ADaM experience, and the ability to lead projects and collaborate with stakeholders for timely, high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Must have an advanced degree (Master’s or US equivalent) with required years of SAS programming in a clinical trial environment.
• Experience with CDISC and ADaM standards is expected.
• Ability to design complex programming algorithms and ensure deliverable quality.
• Expertise in SAS and clinical trial programming including data steps, procedures, SAS/MACRO, SAS/GRAPH.
• Strong systems and database knowledge and ability to interpret analysis plans.

Responsibilities

• Support statistical programming activities for late-stage clinical projects.
• Develop and execute statistical analyses and reporting deliverables across trials and regulatory submissions.
• Design statistical datasets for multiple stakeholders including development, safety evaluation and outcomes.
• Collaborate with statistics and project stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.
• Lead one or more projects and act as the programming lead through the product lifecycle.

Skills

Clinical Development

Clinical Trials

Computer Science

Data Management

Data Modeling

Global Health

Marketing

Numerical Analysis

Outcomes Research

Project Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Statistical Analysis

Statistical Programming

Strategic Thinking

Waterfall Model

Working Independently

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field

Tools

SAS

SAS/MACRO

SAS/GRAPH

Job description

Job Description

• Provide support to statistical programming activities for late-stage drug/vaccine clinical development projects.
• Be accountable for the development and execution of statistical analysis and reporting deliverables (e.g. safety and efficacy analysis datasets, tables, listings, figures), the span of which range from individual clinical trials to world-wide regulatory application submissions and post marketing support.
• Design and maintain statistical datasets that support multiple stakeholder groups which include clinical development, outcomes research and safety evaluation.
• Act as a key collaborator with statistics and other project stakeholders in ensuring that project plans are executed efficiently with timely and high quality deliverables.
• Serve as the statistical programming point of contact and knowledge holder through the entire product lifecycle.
• 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.
• Lead one or more projects.

Senior Scientist, Statistical Programming – Rahway, NJ:

Requirements

• Must have a Master’s degree (or US equivalent) in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field plus 3 years experience in SAS programming in a clinical trial environment OR a Bachelor’s degree (or US equivalent) in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field plus 5 years experience in SAS programming in a clinical trial environment.
• Experience in CDISC and ADaM standards.
• Experience in designing and developing complex programming algorithms and ensuring process compliance and deliverable quality.
• Must possess expertise in SAS and clinical trial programming including data steps, procedures, SAS/MACRO, SAS/GRAPH.
• Systems and database expertise.
• Must have ability to comprehend analysis plans which may describe methodology to be programmed.
• Have an understanding of statistical terminology and concepts; strategic thinking ability to turn strategy into tactical activities.
• Ability to design of statistical databases with the end in mind that optimize analysis and reporting and leverage departmental standards and industry best-practices.
• Ability to anticipate stakeholder requirements.
• Familiarity with clinical data management concepts.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to negotiate and collaborate effectively.
• Written, oral, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge and experience in developing analysis and reporting deliverables for R&D projects (data, analyses, tables, graphics, listings) also required.
• Must be a project leader and possess ability to complete tasks independently at a project level.
• Ability to collaborate with key stakeholders.

Required Skills

• Clinical Development
• Clinical Trials
• Computer Science
• Data Management
• Data Modeling
• Global Health
• Marketing
• Numerical Analysis
• Outcomes Research
• Project Leadership
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Statistical Analysis
• Statistical Programming
• Strategic Thinking
• Waterfall Model
• Working Independently

US And Puerto Rico Residents Only:

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Salary Range

The salary range for this role is

$117,000.00 - $184,200.00

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

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.

• Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Vacation
• Compassionate and sick days
• Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

San Francisco Residents Only:

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only:

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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Employee Status:

Regular

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Job Posting End Date:

11/1/2026

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