Merck · 1 day ago
Scientist, Stat. Programming , Real World Evidence (Hybrid)
North Wales, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$96K/yr - $151K/yr
2+ years expMerck is a renowned company in the pharmaceutical industry, and they are seeking a Scientist in Statistical Programming for Real World Evidence projects. This role involves providing high-quality statistical programming analysis and reporting, utilizing programming languages such as SAS, SQL, and R to support various research and development activities.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Provides high quality statistical programming analysis and reporting and regulatory submission deliverables for Real World Evidence (RWE) projects
Utilizes multiple programming languages including SAS, SQL and R to manipulate electronic healthcare databases
Gathers and interprets user requirements from BARDS epidemiologists
Retrieves the required data from electronic healthcare databases
Develops disease cohorts, analytical datasets, tables and figures under the guidance of a senior level programmer
Performs validation activities following departmental SOPs
Qualification
Required
BA/BS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering, Data Science or related field plus 2-4 years programming experience in SAS and/or R
MS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering, Data Science or related field plus programming experience in SAS and/or R
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to negotiate and collaborate effectively
Effective written, oral, and presentation skills
Completes tasks independently, manages timelines
Experience in SAS and/or R programming including data manipulation, or statistical analysis, or graphics or tabulation techniques
Designs and develops programming algorithms
Ability to quickly and effectively learn new programming techniques and data structures
Takes direction effectively and completes programming tasks under the guidance of a senior programmer at a project level
Demonstrated success in the assurance of quality work
Willingness to work in an exploratory environment, handling non-standard data in a variety of formats with minimal requirements
Strategic thinking - ability to turn strategy into tactical activities
Team oriented with demonstrated history of teamwork and collaboration, enjoying diversity, respect and integrity
An interest to advance career by investing in development activities and taking on tasks with increasing levels of challenge and responsibility
Preferred
An understanding of observational research or statistical terminology and concepts
Ability to comprehend analysis plans which may describe observational research and statistical methodology to be programmed
Knowledge or experience in developing analysis and reporting deliverables for R&D projects (data, analyses, tables, graphics, listings)
Knowledge or experience in design of statistical databases with the end in mind that optimize analysis and reporting and leverage departmental standards and industry best-practices
SAS programming experience including data steps, procedures, SAS/MACRO; R programming experience including development of functions and packages
Knowledge of efficiency techniques for manipulating large databases including complex data preprocessing, filtering and manipulation; knowledge of sample strategies for large databases
Experience with other programming languages or scripting such Python
Unix operating system experience; SQL experience; systems and database experience
Working knowledge of reporting processes (SOPs) and software development life cycle (SDLC)
Experience working with coding systems such as ICD-9, ICD-10, NDC, and LOINC
Ability and interest to work across cultures and geographies
Experience working in a regulated environment
Experience in process improvement
Knowledge of the concepts of data standards such as CDISC ADaM or Common Data Model
Ability to anticipate stakeholder requirements
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision healthcare
Other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate and sick days
Company
Merck
Merck is a biopharmaceutical company that offers medicines and vaccines for various diseases.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.59MKey Investors
Private Capital AdvisorsGavi, the Vaccine Alliance
2018-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $0.59M
2016-01-21Series Unknown· $5M
1980-12-19IPO
Leadership Team
Betty Larson
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Dean Li
Executive Vice President and President, Merck Research Laboratories
Recent News
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