Senior Specialist, Biostatistics

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid holidays

Job summary

Merck in Rahway, NJ seeks a Statistical Programmer to develop, validate, and maintain statistical programs for analysis and reporting of clinical, operational, or research data, partnering with statisticians, data managers, and clinical teams to deliver high-quality outputs.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's in a related field, 5+ years of experience in pharma/biotech/CRO, proficiency in SAS, R, and Excel, and familiarity with regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of statistical programming experience in pharma, biotech, or CRO.
• Proficiency in SAS, R, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate statistical programs using SAS and R.
• Create analysis datasets, tables, listings, and figures (TLFs) per study plans.
• Collaborate with statisticians, data managers, and clinical teams to ensure quality outputs.

Skills

SAS

R

Excel

Statistical Methods

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics/Computer Science or related field

Tools

SAS

R

Excel

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 deliverables
• Contribute 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

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

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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: 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