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Principal Scientist, Stat. Programming - A&R Standards, Innovation (Hybrid)

Merck
September 19, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Rahway, NJ)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Lead development and implementation of analysis and reporting standards within the Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences (BARDS) department for drug and vaccine projects across therapeutic areas. Responsibilities: drive strategic standardization efforts using R, Python, SAS, and open-source tools; address operational challenges; facilitate global adoption of best practices; provide technical consultation; contribute to cross-functional initiatives; represent the company in industry standards such as CDISC and PHUSE. Requirements: BA/BS with 12+ years or MS with 10+ years in statistical programming in a clinical trial setting; expertise in clinical data manipulation, reporting workflows, visualization, and quality practices; strong knowledge of CDISC SDTM and ADaM standards; excellent leadership, collaboration, and communication skills. High-Value: extensive experience in pharmaceutical R&D, strategic data standards development, open-source automation, and AI/GenAI tools; global stakeholder engagement; 10% travel; hybrid work setup.