Senior Scientist, Statistical Programming

MSD Malaysia; Rahway, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Rahway, NJ seeks a Senior Scientist, Statistical Programming to support late-stage drug/vaccine clinical development. You will develop and execute statistical analysis and reporting deliverables, including safety and efficacy datasets, tables, listings, and figures for trials and regulatory submissions.

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

Qualifications

• 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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).
• Design and maintain statistical datasets that support multiple stakeholder groups including clinical development, outcomes research and safety evaluation.
• Act as a key collaborator with statistics and other project stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.
• Serve as the statistical programming point of contact and knowledge holder through the product lifecycle.
• Apply state-of-the-art scientific methodologies and tools to enable discovery, development, regulatory approval, manufacturing, and marketing of medical drugs and vaccines.
• Lead one or more projects.

Skills

Clinical Development

Clinical Trials

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

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAS programming

SAS/MACRO

SAS/GRAPH

CDISC

ADaM

Job description

Senior Scientist, Statistical Programming – Rahway, NJ: 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.

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

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. 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

The salary range for this role is $117,000.00 - $184,200.00 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.

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

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.

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

Employee Status: Regular Relocation: VISA Sponsorship: Travel Requirements: Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: Valid Driving License: Hazardous Material(s): Job Posting End Date: 11/1/2026 A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.