Sr. Scientist, Stat. Programming, Late-Stage Oncology (Hybrid)
Merck
August 29, 2026
Remote friendly (North Wales, PA)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
Primary Activities:
- Develop and validate statistical analysis/report programming using global/TA standards and departmental SOPs.
- Maintain and manage project plans, including resource forecasting.
- Coordinate global programming team activities, including outsource provider staff.
- Serve on departmental strategic initiative teams.
Responsibilities/Scope:
- Support late-stage drug/vaccine clinical development statistical programming, including safety/efficacy deliverables (datasets, tables, listings, figures) spanning trials through regulatory submissions and post-marketing support.
- Design and maintain statistical datasets supporting multiple stakeholders (clinical development, outcomes research, safety).
- Act as statistical programming point of contact/knowledge holder across the product lifecycle.
Education/Minimum Requirements:
- BA/BS (CS/Statistics/Applied Math/Life Sciences/Engineering or related) + 5+ years SAS clinical trial programming; OR MS in related field + 3+ years SAS clinical trial programming.
Required Skills/Experience:
- SAS clinical trial programming expertise (data steps, procedures, SAS/MACRO, SAS/GRAPH), systems/database expertise.
- Ability to design complex programming algorithms and understand analysis plans/statistical terminology.
- Familiarity with clinical data management; experience with CDISC and ADaM.
- Ensure process compliance and deliverable quality; strong interpersonal, written/oral/presentation skills; able to lead and collaborate with stakeholders.
Preferred Skills:
- GenAI tools (e.g., Python, R, R Shiny, Claude); regulatory submission experience (electronic submission deliverables).
- Mentoring/program-consistency across protocols; work across cultures/geographies; project plan management (MS Project).
Application:
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub if a current employee); apply by the deadline stated on the posting.
- Develop and validate statistical analysis/report programming using global/TA standards and departmental SOPs.
- Maintain and manage project plans, including resource forecasting.
- Coordinate global programming team activities, including outsource provider staff.
- Serve on departmental strategic initiative teams.
Responsibilities/Scope:
- Support late-stage drug/vaccine clinical development statistical programming, including safety/efficacy deliverables (datasets, tables, listings, figures) spanning trials through regulatory submissions and post-marketing support.
- Design and maintain statistical datasets supporting multiple stakeholders (clinical development, outcomes research, safety).
- Act as statistical programming point of contact/knowledge holder across the product lifecycle.
Education/Minimum Requirements:
- BA/BS (CS/Statistics/Applied Math/Life Sciences/Engineering or related) + 5+ years SAS clinical trial programming; OR MS in related field + 3+ years SAS clinical trial programming.
Required Skills/Experience:
- SAS clinical trial programming expertise (data steps, procedures, SAS/MACRO, SAS/GRAPH), systems/database expertise.
- Ability to design complex programming algorithms and understand analysis plans/statistical terminology.
- Familiarity with clinical data management; experience with CDISC and ADaM.
- Ensure process compliance and deliverable quality; strong interpersonal, written/oral/presentation skills; able to lead and collaborate with stakeholders.
Preferred Skills:
- GenAI tools (e.g., Python, R, R Shiny, Claude); regulatory submission experience (electronic submission deliverables).
- Mentoring/program-consistency across protocols; work across cultures/geographies; project plan management (MS Project).
Application:
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub if a current employee); apply by the deadline stated on the posting.