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Scientist, Statistical Programming, Early-Stage Oncology; Hybrid

Job in Rahway, Union County, New Jersey, 07065, USA
Listing for: Merck
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-26
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Data Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Scientist, Statistical Programming, Early-Stage Oncology (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 early-stage oncology clinical development projects.  Accountability predominantly includes the development and execution of statistical analysis and reporting datasets, tables, listings, figures and submission deliverables under the guidance of a senior level programmer.  The statistical programmer will perform validation tasks according to departmental SOPs and collaborate effectively with outsource partner on medical monitoring reports development, validation, and deployment.

The position is a key collaborator with statistics and other project stakeholders to gather and document user requirements for statistical programming deliverables.

** Primary

Activities:

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* + Programmatically develop, validate and maintain efficacy and safety datasets, tables, listings, and figures at a protocol level

+ Assure deliverable quality and compliance with departmental SOPs and good programming practices

+ Collaborate effectively with project team members including outsource provider staff

** Education and Minimum Requirement:*
* + BA/BS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field plus a minimum of 2 years SAS programming experience in a clinical trial environment

+ MS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field

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** _R programming is highly preferred_*
* ** Department Required

Skills and Experience:

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* + Good interpersonal skills and ability to negotiate and collaborate effectively

+ Good written, oral, and presentation skills

+ Knowledge and experience in developing analysis and reporting deliverables for R&D projects (data, analyses, tables, graphics, listings)

+ Takes direction effectively and completes tasks at a project level; ability to collaborate with key stakeholders

** Position Specific Required

Skills and Experience:

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* + SAS programming experience including data steps, procedures, SAS/MACRO, SAS/GRAPH

+ Ability to quickly and effectively learn new program techniques and data structures

+ Takes direction effectively and completes programming tasks under the guidance of a senior programmer at a project level

+ Knowledge in CDISC SDTM and ADaM standards

+ An interest to advance career by investing in development activities and taking on tasks with increasing levels of challenge and responsibility

** Preferred

Skills and Experience:

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* + R programming experience, including data derivation and analysis is analysis  
** _highly preferred_*
* + Knowledge of pharmaceutical development processes and clinical endpoint data (efficacy and safety)

+ Unix operating system experience; systems and database experience

+ Good working knowledge of reporting processes (SOPs) and software development life cycle

BARDS
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* Required Skills:

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* Accountability, Base SAS, Base SAS Procedures, CDISC ADaM, Clinical Development, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Data Management, Data Modeling, Drug Development, Interpersonal Communication, Negotiation, Numerical Analysis, Oncology, Oncology Research, Pharmaceutical Process Development, Presentation Delivery, Project Leadership, SAS System, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Statistical Programming, Unix Operating Systems, Waterfall Model

** Preferred

Skills:

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* R Programming

Current Employees apply HERE ($6687.htmld)

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE ($4020.htmld)

** 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  ()  if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected…
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