Associate Principal Scientist, Statistical Programming
Merck
August 20, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Rahway, NJ)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Senior Statistical Programmer supporting global R&D efforts in clinical trials, primarily within oncology, with responsibilities including delivering high-quality analysis and reporting, interpreting user requirements, and developing datasets and visualizations according to analysis plans. Responsibilities encompass collaborating with statisticians, modelers, and clinical teams to enhance efficiency and compliance, and programming custom analyses not available through commercial software. Requirements: Masterโs or Bachelorโs in a relevant field plus 7-9 years of SAS/R programming experience in a clinical trial setting; extensive experience with SAS programming (including CDISC SDTM and ADaM standards), large database manipulation, and oncology clinical data; familiarity with eSubmission packages and validation tools is essential. Preferred experience includes knowledge of additional software such as R, and leading study deliverables across multiple oncology trials. High-value specifics: Oncology therapeutic area, clinical trial data analysis, regulatory submission support, GxP compliance. The role is office-based or hybrid in San Francisco, with no travel required. The salary range is $145,475โ$224,100, with eligibility for bonuses and benefits.