Senior Specialist, Biostatistics

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

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, seeks a Senior Specialist in Biostatistics to develop and validate statistical programs using SAS and R for clinical, operational, or research data.

You will create TLFs, support data cleaning, and ensure outputs meet regulatory standards in a collaborative, cross-functional team. The role requires 5+ years in statistical programming in pharma/biotech/CRO, a degree in statistics or computer science, and strong SAS/R/Excel skills.

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 plus regulatory familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate statistical programs using 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.

Skills

Applied Statistics

Base SAS

Biostatistics

Data Analysis

Statistical Programming

R

Timeline Management

Statistical Computing

Statistical Packages

Protocol Designing

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics or Computer Science

Tools

SAS

R

Excel

Job description

## Senior Specialist, BiostatisticsApply: Hybrid: USA - New Jersey - Rahway: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 5, 2026 (20 days left to apply): R417055**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**Preferred Skills:**Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HERE**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. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.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 RightsEEOC GINA SupplementWe 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 ActsThe salary range for this role is$117,000.00 - $184,200.00This 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.You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.**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**Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully** 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**\\*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.