Senior Statistical Programmer - Clinical Trials (Hybrid)

Merck & Co.; North Wales (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking a senior statistical programming leader within BARDS to oversee analysis deliverables across late-stage drug and vaccine projects.

You will design and maintain datasets and generate safety and efficacy analyses, tables, listings, and figures for global submissions. The role requires extensive SAS expertise, CDISC/ADaM, and strong program management; you will coordinate a global programming team, mentor colleagues, and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables in a

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field with SAS programming in clinical trials (9+ years).
• MS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field with SAS programming in clinical trials (7+ years).
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and presentation skills.
• Broad knowledge in developing analysis and reporting deliverables for R&D projects (data, analyses, tables, graphics, listings).
• Strong project management and leadership at the program level; ability to engage key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead effective analysis and report programming across global standards.
• Maintain project plans and forecast resources.
• Coordinate a global programming team including outsourced staff.
• Serve as the programming point of contact through the product lifecycle.
• Contribute to departmental strategic initiatives.

Skills

SAS programming

Clinical trial programming

Leadership

CDISC/ADaM

Regulatory submissions

Analytics concepts

GenAI tools

Project management

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science, Statistics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field

MS in Computer Science, Statistics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Outsourcing coordination

Job description

Merck & Co. is seeking a senior statistical programming leader within BARDS to oversee analysis deliverables across late-stage drug and vaccine projects.

You will design and maintain datasets and generate safety and efficacy analyses, tables, listings, and figures for global submissions. The role requires extensive SAS expertise, CDISC/ADaM, and strong program management; you will coordinate a global programming team, mentor colleagues, and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables in a