Merck
Sr. Scientist, Statistical Programmer, Late Stage Development Oncology- Hybrid
Merck, Rahway, New Jersey, us, 07065
Overview
In BARDS (Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences), a distinguished department within our company's 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 SOPs 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
Education and Experience
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
Qualifications
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 R&D 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
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
Equal Opportunity and Accessibility
Our company is committed to inclusion and equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other legally protected characteristics. We comply with applicable affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the hiring process. Additional Information
U.S. Hybrid Work Model: information on work arrangement may apply depending on location. Salary range for this role is $114,700.00 - $180,500.00. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentives, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. The application deadline and process are described on the posting.
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In BARDS (Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences), a distinguished department within our company's 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 SOPs 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
Education and Experience
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
Qualifications
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 R&D 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
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
Equal Opportunity and Accessibility
Our company is committed to inclusion and equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other legally protected characteristics. We comply with applicable affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the hiring process. Additional Information
U.S. Hybrid Work Model: information on work arrangement may apply depending on location. Salary range for this role is $114,700.00 - $180,500.00. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentives, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. The application deadline and process are described on the posting.
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