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Scientist, Statistical Programming
- Merck (Rahway, NJ)
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Job Description
Develop and execute statistical analysis and reporting deliverables under the guidance of a senior-level programmer supporting early-phase oncology clinical trials. Collaborate with other programming colleagues and biostatisticians and/or epidemiologists within BARDS, as well as stakeholders in data management, medical writing, and clinical operations to gather and document requirements for statistical programming deliverables. Contribute to the development and validation of datasets following CDISC standards. Generate tables, listings, and graphics required for clinical trial decision-making, regulatory requests, clinical study reports, and new drug application filing. Produce SAS data transport files and program text files for regulatory submission. Assure high quality and timely deliverables. Communicate and collaborate effectively with project team members.
Education Requirements
+ Must have a master’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field
+ OR a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field plus at least 2 years SAS programming experience in a clinical trial environment.
Required Experience and Skills
+ Must possess SAS programming skills including data steps, procedures, SAS/MACRO, SAS/GRAPH.
+ Knowledge and skills in developing analysis and reporting deliverables for R&D projects (data, analyses, tables, graphics, listings) also required.
+ Must possess ability to identify data issues and understand complex data structure; to quickly and effectively learn new program techniques and data structures; to take direction effectively and complete programming tasks under the guidance of a senior programmer at a project level; and to collaborate with key stakeholders.
+ Must have an interest and ability to work in an exploratory environment, handling non-standard data in a variety of formats with minimal requirements; and an interest to advance career by investing in development activities and taking on tasks with increasing levels of challenge and responsibility.
+ Good interpersonal skills and ability to negotiate and collaborate effectively; good written, oral, and presentation skills required.
Salary range:
The salary range for this role is $94,300.00 - $148,500.00 USD
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 Compensation and Benefits Webpage. (https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits)
You can apply for this role through the Career Site (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.
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US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
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:
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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.
Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.
**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:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
Shift:
1st - Day
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
N/A
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Job Posting End Date:
10/1/2025
*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.
**Requisition ID:** R352390
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