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Senior Scientist, Statistical Programmer, Late Stage Development (Hybrid)-November 2024
Rahway
Nov 21, 2024
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About Senior Scientist, Statistical Programmer, Late Stage Development (Hybrid)

  Job Description

  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.

  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

  Educational Qualifications :

  BA/BS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field and at least 5 years SAS programming experience in a clinical trial environment or

  MS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field and at least 3 years SAS programming experience in a clinical trial environment.

  Required Skills:

  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 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 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.

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  NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

  In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

  If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

  Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

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  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 (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

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  Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

  We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

  Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts (https://www.msdprivacy.com/us/en/CCPA-notice/)

  U.S. Hybrid Work Model

  Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

  Under New York State, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

  Expected salary range:

  $111,400.00 - $175,300.00

  Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. For Washington State Jobs, a summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

  Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully

  Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

  Employee Status:

  Regular

  Relocation:

  Domestic

  VISA Sponsorship:

  Yes

  Travel Requirements:

  No Travel Required

  Flexible Work Arrangements:

  Hybrid

  Shift:

  Not Indicated

  Valid Driving License:

  No

  Hazardous Material(s):

  NA

  Requisition ID: R277660

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