Senior Specialist, Biostatistics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement benefits

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, seeks an experienced Statistical Programmer to develop, validate, and maintain statistical programs for clinical and research data.

You will work with statisticians, data managers, and clinical teams to ensure high-quality, reproducible outputs that meet industry standards. You will design TLFs, datasets, and figures, support data cleaning, review study protocols, and ensure alignment with regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Statistics, Computer Science, or related field.
• At least 5 years of statistical programming experience in pharma, biotech, or CRO.
• Strong proficiency in SAS, R, and Excel.
• Good understanding of data structures, statistical methods, and analysis workflows.
• Experience leading programming activities.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements from CVM/EMA/USDA.
• Familiarity with EDC systems such as Prelude and/or Medrio is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate statistical programs using SAS and R.
• Create analysis datasets, tables, listings, and figures per study requirements.
• Support data cleaning, transformation, and quality control processes.
• Review study protocols and data specifications to ensure programming needs are met.
• Perform validation checks and ensure compliance with SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with statisticians, data managers, project managers, clinical and regulatory teams.
• Troubleshoot programming issues and support project timelines.
• Maintain documentation of code and processes; contribute to standardization of repetitive tasks.
• Participate in study team activities as needed.

Skills

Applied Statistics

Base SAS

Biostatistics

Data Analysis

Numerical Analysis

Protocol Designing

Statistical Analysis

Statistical Computing

Statistical Packages

Statistical Programming

Timeline Management

Waterfall Model

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Statistics/CS/related field

Tools

SAS

R

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Join Our Company's Rahway Animal Health Team

Our Company's Global Animal Health Research & Development (R&D) division is a pioneer in the discovery, development and registration of medicines, products, and therapeutics for animals. To strengthen the team responsible for our global initiatives, we are looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our R&D team.

Position Summary

The Statistical Programmer is responsible for developing, validating, and maintaining statistical programs used in the analysis and reporting of clinical, operational, or research data. This role works closely with statisticians, data managers, and clinical teams to ensure high-quality, reproducible outputs that meet industry and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and validate statistical programs using statistical tools, SAS and R
• Create analysis datasets, tables, listings, and figures (TLFs) according to study requirements and analysis plans
• Support data cleaning, transformation, and quality control processes
• Review study protocols and data specifications to ensure programming requirements are understood
• Perform validation checks and ensure compliance with internal standards, SOPs, and regulatory guidelines
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including statisticians, data managers, project managers, clinical and regulatory teams
• Troubleshoot programming issues and provide efficient solutions to support project timelines
• Maintain clear documentation of programming code, processes, and deliverablesContribute to process improvements and standardization of repetitive programming tasks
• Participate the study team's activities when needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field
• At least 5 years of experiences of statistical programming in pharma, biotech, or CRO.
• Strong proficiency in SAS, R, and Excel
• Good understanding of data structures, statistical methods, and analysis workflows
• Experience of leading programming activities
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements from agencies such as CVM/EMA/USDA
• Familiarity with Electronic Data Capture Systems, such as Prelude and/or Medrio are preferred

Animal Health

Our Animal Health Division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to preserving and improving health, well-being, and performance of animals and the people who care for them. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world's food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet. Through our commitment to The Science of Healthier Animals®, we offer veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the widest ranges of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services. We invest in dynamic and comprehensive R&D resources and a modern, global supply chain. We are present in more than 50 countries, while our products are available in some 150 markets.

Required Skills:

Applied Statistics, Base SAS, Biostatistics, Data Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Protocol Designing, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Computing, Statistical Packages, Statistical Programming, Timeline Management, Waterfall Model

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

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Salary range

$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

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

10/5/2026

Requisition ID:

R417055