Merck · 6 hours ago
Scientist, Stat. Programming - Early Phase Oncology (Hybrid)
Rahway, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$96K/yr - $151K/yr
2+ years expMerck is a global leader in pharmaceuticals and vaccines, dedicated to improving patient health. They are seeking a Statistical Programmer to support early-phase oncology clinical trials by developing and delivering statistical analysis datasets and reports under the guidance of senior programmers.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
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 filling
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
Qualification
Required
BA/BS in Computer or Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field plus a minimum of 2 years of SAS and/or R programming in a clinical trial setting OR
MS in Computer or Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related fields with SAS and/or R skills
Good interpersonal skills and ability to negotiate and collaborate effectively
Good written, oral, and presentation skills
Knowledge and experience in developing analysis and reporting deliverables for R&D projects (data, analyses, tables, graphics, listings)
Takes direction effectively and completes tasks at a project level; ability to collaborate with key stakeholders
Solid SAS or R programming experience for data manipulation, analysis and reporting
Interest and ability to work in an exploratory environment, handling non-standard data in a variety of formats with minimal requirements
Ability to learn new program techniques, multilingual skills, Gen AI skills, as well as data structures and data standards quickly and effectively
Takes direction effectively and completes programming tasks under the guidance of a senior programmer at a project level
Ability to identify data issues and understand complex data structure
An interest in advancing career by investing in development activities and taking on tasks with increasing levels of challenge and responsibility
Preferred
Opensource programming languages such as Python, Gen AI knowledge and experience
Ability to comprehend analysis plans which may describe the methodology to be programmed; understanding of statistical concepts
Good working knowledge of reporting processes (SOPs) and software development life cycle (SDLC)
Ability and interest to work across cultures and geographies
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision healthcare and 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 Advisors"Gavi, 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
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