Job Opportunity: Senior Scientist, Statistical Programmer (Multiple Openings) at MSD

Are you passionate about statistical programming and clinical development? Join MSD as a Senior Scientist, Statistical Programmer and contribute to groundbreaking projects. We are seeking talented individuals to support statistical programming activities globally.

Job Responsibilities

As a Senior Scientist, Statistical Programmer, you will:

• Lead statistical programming activities for clinical development projects, potentially overseeing multiple products.
• Develop and execute statistical study and report deliverables, from individual clinical trials to global regulatory submissions.
• Design and maintain statistical datasets to support various stakeholder groups.
• Collaborate with statisticians and other project stakeholders to ensure efficient execution of project plans with timely, high-quality deliverables.
• Serve as the statistical programming point of contact throughout the entire product lifecycle.
• Create and validate study and report programming using global and Therapeutic Areas standards, adhering to departmental SOPs and best practices.
• Maintain and manage project plans, including resource forecasting.
• Coordinate activities of a global programming team.
• Participate in departmental strategic initiative teams.

Required Qualifications

Candidates should possess:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree in one of the listed fields with 5 years of relevant experience.
• 3 years of experience in SAS programming in a clinical trial environment, including data steps, procedures, SAS/MACRO, SAS/GRAPH, SAS systems, and database expertise.
• Experience in designing and developing complex programming algorithms.
• Ability to comprehend analysis plans describing methodologies to be programmed.
• Knowledge of clinical data management concepts, CDISC and ADaM standards.
• Proficiency in process compliance and deliverable quality.
• Experience in developing analysis and reporting deliverables for R&D projects, including data, tables, graphics, and listings.

COVID-19 Policy

Employees in roles requiring routine collaboration with external stakeholders may need to comply with external stakeholder policies, which may include COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Please note, as permitted by law, this requirement may impact your employment status if you are not vaccinated.

Equal Opportunity Employer

MSD is committed to an inclusive hiring process and encourages candidates to apply regardless of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristics. .

Compensation Transparency

We value fostering an environment where diverse voices lead to breakthrough innovations. MSD respects all colleagues' contributions and promotes collective problem-solving.

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, our U.S. office-based roles will follow a hybrid work model with three on-site days (Tuesday, Wednesday, and either Monday or Thursday) and remote work on Friday. This model does not apply to field, facility, manufacturing, or research-based roles where in-person presence is necessary.

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Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: No relocation

VISA Sponsorship: No

Travel Requirements: None

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