Senior Statistical Programmer, Late Stage Development, Oncology (Hybrid)

$111,400 - $175,300/Yr

Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany - Rahway, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Rahway, NJ

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The position within BARDS (Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences) focuses on supporting statistical programming activities for late-stage drug and vaccine clinical development projects. The role involves leading projects, developing and executing statistical analysis and reporting deliverables, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure efficient project execution and high-quality deliverables throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute statistical analysis and reporting deliverables for clinical trials and regulatory submissions.
• Design and maintain statistical datasets for multiple stakeholder groups.
• Lead one or more projects and coordinate a global programming team, including outsourced staff.
• Ensure compliance with departmental SOPs and good programming practices in analysis and report programming development.
• Participate in departmental strategic initiative teams.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field with at least 5 years of SAS programming experience in a clinical trial environment, or MS in a related field with at least 3 years of SAS programming experience.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to negotiate and collaborate effectively.
• Strong written, oral, and presentation skills.
• Experience in developing analysis and reporting deliverables for R&D projects.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated success in ensuring deliverable quality and process compliance.
• Experience with US and/or worldwide drug or vaccine regulatory application submissions.
• Ability to work across cultures and geographies.
• Experience in process improvement.

Benefits

• Bonus eligibility
• Long-term incentive if applicable
• Health care and other insurance benefits for employee and family
• Retirement benefits
• Paid holidays
• Vacation
• Sick days