Scientist, Stat. Programming - Late-Stage Oncology (Hybrid)

Merck & Co.
Rahway, NJ
Job Description

Statistical Programming is in the Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences (BARDS) department within our Research & Development Division, which supports the targeting, discovery, development, manufacturing, and marketing of drugs and vaccines for the benefit of patients and global public health.

Statistical programmers have a key role in the analysis and reporting of our companies clinical trial databases. The statistical programmer uses their analytical skills to programmatically develop and deliver analysis datasets, tables, listings, and graphics. These deliverables are then utilized by our companies scientists and health authorities to inform decision making about the effectiveness and safety of our companies drugs and vaccines.

Statistical programmers support all therapeutic areas and every phase of drug development in partnership with scientists across our Research & Development division.

This entry level statistical programming position develops and executes statistical analysis and reporting deliverables under the guidance of a senior level programmer. The statistical programmer will collaborate with other programming colleagues and biostatisticians and/or epidemiologists within BARDS, as well as stakeholders in data management, medical writing and clinical operations to gather and document requirements for statistical programming deliverables.

Primary Activities:
  • Contribute to the development and validation of datasets, tables, listings, and graphics required for decision making about our companies products
  • Attend training in key software languages and clinical trial processes required to conduct statistical analysis and reporting
  • Assure high quality and timely deliverables
  • Communicate and collaborate effectively with project team members
Education and Minimum Requirement:
  • BA/BS in Computer or Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field with data analysis or programming experience in a professional environment or
  • MS in Computer or Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related fields

Skills and Experience:
  • Data analysis experience and programming skill
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with others on a team, take direction effectively, and complete programming tasks on time
  • Written, oral, and presentation skills
  • Capability to learn programming languages and new programming techniques
  • Motivated to advance career by investing in development activities and taking on responsibilities with increasing levels of challenge
  • Programming experience in a clinical trial environment
  • Proficiency with SAS, R or Python
  • Knowledge and experience in developing analysis and reporting deliverables for research and development projects (data, analyses, tables, graphics, listings)
  • Knowledge of standard operating procedures and software development life-cycle
  • Ability and interest to work with worldwide team members across cultures and time zones
  • Operating Systems and database experience
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Required Skills:
Accountability, Clinical Trials, Computer Science, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Modeling, Mechatronics, Numerical Analysis, Parasitology, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacogenomics, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacotherapeutics, R&D Management, Software Development, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Statistical Programming, Technical Consulting, Waterfall Model

Preferred Skills:

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US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

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U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as "remote".

The salary range for this role is
$96,200.00 - $151,400.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.- Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at .

You can apply for this role through (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only: -We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: -We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully-
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. -No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.-

Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid

Shift:
Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s):
n/a

Job Posting End Date:
02/20/2026
*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE -the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Requisition ID: R385294
Posted 2026-02-14

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