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Overview
In BARDS (Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences), a distinguished department within our company's renowned Research and Development division, quantitative scientists, in partnership with other subject matter experts, apply state-of-the-art scientific methodologies and tools to enable the discovery, development, regulatory approval, manufacturing, and marketing of medical drugs and vaccines for the benefit of patients and global human health. Responsibilities
This position supports statistical programming activities for late-stage drug/vaccine clinical development projects. This may include leadership of one or more projects. Accountability predominantly includes the development and execution of statistical analysis and reporting deliverables (e.g. safety and efficacy analysis datasets, tables, listings, figures), the span of which range from individual clinical trials to world-wide regulatory application submissions and post-marketing support. The incumbent is responsible for the design and maintenance of statistical datasets that support multiple stakeholder groups which include clinical development, outcomes research and safety evaluation. The position is a key collaborator with statistics and other project stakeholders in ensuring that project plans are executed efficiently with timely and high-quality deliverables. For assigned projects the position serves as the statistical programming point of contact and knowledge holder through the entire product lifecycle. Primary Activities
Effective analysis and report programming development and validation utilizing global and TA standards and following departmental standard operating procedures and good programming practices Maintain and manage a project plan including resource forecasting Coordinate the activities of a global programming team that includes outsource provider staff Membership on departmental strategic initiative teams Skills and Qualifications
Education and Minimum Requirement: BA/BS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field plus 5 years SAS programming experience in a clinical trial environment MS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field plus 3 years SAS programming experience in a clinical trial environment Department Required Skills and Experience: Effective interpersonal skills and ability to negotiate and collaborate effectively Effective written, oral, and presentation skills Effective knowledge and experience in developing analysis and reporting deliverables for Research & Development projects (data, analyses, tables, graphics, listings) A project leader; completes tasks independently at a project level; ability to collaborate with key stakeholders Position Specific Required Skills and Experience: Significant expertise in SAS and clinical trial programming including data steps, procedures, SAS/MACRO, SAS/GRAPH; systems and database expertise Preferred qualifications include hands-on experience using R and Python for data analysis Designs and develops complex programming algorithms Ability to comprehend analysis plans which may describe methodology to be programmed; an understanding of statistical terminology and concepts Familiarity with clinical data management concepts Experience in CDISC and ADaM standards Experience ensuring process compliance and deliverable quality Strategic thinking - ability to turn strategy into tactical activities; design of statistical databases with the end in mind that optimize analysis and reporting and leverage departmental standards and industry best-practices Ability to anticipate stakeholder requirements Preferred Skills and Experience: Demonstrated success in the assurance of deliverable quality and process compliance. Strong working knowledge of reporting processes (SOPs) and software development life cycle (SDLC) US and/or worldwide drug or vaccine regulatory application submission experience including the development of electronic submission deliverables Experience assuring programming consistency across protocols and projects, directing the program development effort of other programmers; experience as a programming mentor Ability and interest to work across cultures and geographies Ability to complete statistical programming deliverables through the use of global outsource partner programming staff Experience developing and managing a project plan using Microsoft Project or similar package Active in professional societies Experience in process improvement Other Information
#BARDS2020 SPjobs VETJOBS EBRG Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. 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 the following: EEOC Know Your Rights, 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. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. U.S. Hybrid Work Model Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid model with three on-site days per week. Details vary by site. This guidance does not apply to roles that are remote or have different arrangements. The salary range for this role is $114,700.00 - $180,500.00. The ultimate base salary offered will depend on factors including education, experience, skills, location, and business needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits (e.g., 401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. More information is available at the company benefits page. You can apply for this role through the company careers site. The application deadline is stated on the posting. San Francisco Residents Only:
We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles Residents Only:
We will consider qualified applicants in accordance with local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully:
Merck & Co., Inc. does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms. No fee will be paid for unsolicited referrals. See posting for details. Employee Status:
Regular Relocation:
Domestic VISA Sponsorship:
Yes Travel Requirements:
10% Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid Required Skills:
CDISC ADaM, Clinical SAS Programming, Database Management Systems (DBMS), Data Modeling, Numerical Analysis, Project Management, SAS Macros, SAS System, Stakeholder Management, Waterfall Model, Waterfall SDLC Preferred Skills: Job Posting End Date:
10/10/2025 *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.
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In BARDS (Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences), a distinguished department within our company's renowned Research and Development division, quantitative scientists, in partnership with other subject matter experts, apply state-of-the-art scientific methodologies and tools to enable the discovery, development, regulatory approval, manufacturing, and marketing of medical drugs and vaccines for the benefit of patients and global human health. Responsibilities
This position supports statistical programming activities for late-stage drug/vaccine clinical development projects. This may include leadership of one or more projects. Accountability predominantly includes the development and execution of statistical analysis and reporting deliverables (e.g. safety and efficacy analysis datasets, tables, listings, figures), the span of which range from individual clinical trials to world-wide regulatory application submissions and post-marketing support. The incumbent is responsible for the design and maintenance of statistical datasets that support multiple stakeholder groups which include clinical development, outcomes research and safety evaluation. The position is a key collaborator with statistics and other project stakeholders in ensuring that project plans are executed efficiently with timely and high-quality deliverables. For assigned projects the position serves as the statistical programming point of contact and knowledge holder through the entire product lifecycle. Primary Activities
Effective analysis and report programming development and validation utilizing global and TA standards and following departmental standard operating procedures and good programming practices Maintain and manage a project plan including resource forecasting Coordinate the activities of a global programming team that includes outsource provider staff Membership on departmental strategic initiative teams Skills and Qualifications
Education and Minimum Requirement: BA/BS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field plus 5 years SAS programming experience in a clinical trial environment MS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field plus 3 years SAS programming experience in a clinical trial environment Department Required Skills and Experience: Effective interpersonal skills and ability to negotiate and collaborate effectively Effective written, oral, and presentation skills Effective knowledge and experience in developing analysis and reporting deliverables for Research & Development projects (data, analyses, tables, graphics, listings) A project leader; completes tasks independently at a project level; ability to collaborate with key stakeholders Position Specific Required Skills and Experience: Significant expertise in SAS and clinical trial programming including data steps, procedures, SAS/MACRO, SAS/GRAPH; systems and database expertise Preferred qualifications include hands-on experience using R and Python for data analysis Designs and develops complex programming algorithms Ability to comprehend analysis plans which may describe methodology to be programmed; an understanding of statistical terminology and concepts Familiarity with clinical data management concepts Experience in CDISC and ADaM standards Experience ensuring process compliance and deliverable quality Strategic thinking - ability to turn strategy into tactical activities; design of statistical databases with the end in mind that optimize analysis and reporting and leverage departmental standards and industry best-practices Ability to anticipate stakeholder requirements Preferred Skills and Experience: Demonstrated success in the assurance of deliverable quality and process compliance. Strong working knowledge of reporting processes (SOPs) and software development life cycle (SDLC) US and/or worldwide drug or vaccine regulatory application submission experience including the development of electronic submission deliverables Experience assuring programming consistency across protocols and projects, directing the program development effort of other programmers; experience as a programming mentor Ability and interest to work across cultures and geographies Ability to complete statistical programming deliverables through the use of global outsource partner programming staff Experience developing and managing a project plan using Microsoft Project or similar package Active in professional societies Experience in process improvement Other Information
#BARDS2020 SPjobs VETJOBS EBRG Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. 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 the following: EEOC Know Your Rights, 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. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. U.S. Hybrid Work Model Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid model with three on-site days per week. Details vary by site. This guidance does not apply to roles that are remote or have different arrangements. The salary range for this role is $114,700.00 - $180,500.00. The ultimate base salary offered will depend on factors including education, experience, skills, location, and business needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits (e.g., 401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. More information is available at the company benefits page. You can apply for this role through the company careers site. The application deadline is stated on the posting. San Francisco Residents Only:
We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles Residents Only:
We will consider qualified applicants in accordance with local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully:
Merck & Co., Inc. does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms. No fee will be paid for unsolicited referrals. See posting for details. Employee Status:
Regular Relocation:
Domestic VISA Sponsorship:
Yes Travel Requirements:
10% Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid Required Skills:
CDISC ADaM, Clinical SAS Programming, Database Management Systems (DBMS), Data Modeling, Numerical Analysis, Project Management, SAS Macros, SAS System, Stakeholder Management, Waterfall Model, Waterfall SDLC Preferred Skills: Job Posting End Date:
10/10/2025 *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.
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