Merck · 19 hours ago
Scientist, Stat. Programming - Late-Stage Oncology (Hybrid)
USA - New Jersey - Rahway
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$96K/yr - $151K/yrMerck is a leading pharmaceutical company focused on drug and vaccine development for global public health. They are seeking an entry-level Statistical Programmer to analyze and report clinical trial data, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure quality deliverables for decision-making regarding their products.
BiotechnologyHealthcarePharmaceuticalHealth CareMedical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Contribute to the development and validation of datasets, tables, listings, and graphics required for decision making about our companies products
Attend training in key software languages and clinical trial processes required to conduct statistical analysis and reporting
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 with data analysis or programming experience in a professional environment or MS in Computer or Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related fields
Data analysis experience and programming skill
Ability to collaborate effectively with others on a team, take direction effectively, and complete programming tasks on time
Written, oral, and presentation skills
Capability to learn programming languages and new programming techniques
Motivated to advance career by investing in development activities and taking on responsibilities with increasing levels of challenge
Programming experience in a clinical trial environment
Proficiency with SAS, R or Python
Knowledge and experience in developing analysis and reporting deliverables for research and development projects (data, analyses, tables, graphics, listings)
Knowledge of standard operating procedures and software development life-cycle
Ability and interest to work with worldwide team members across cultures and time zones
Operating Systems and database experience
Accountability
Clinical Trials
Computer Science
Data Analysis
Data Management
Data Modeling
Mechatronics
Numerical Analysis
Parasitology
Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacogenomics
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacotherapeutics
R&D Management
Software Development
Stakeholder Relationship Management
Statistical Programming
Technical Consulting
Waterfall Model
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.
Founded in 1891
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
Recent News
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