(Senior) Statistical Programming Analyst

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Merck & Co. Inc., established in 1891, is a global research-driven pharmaceutical company dedicated to putting patients first.

Join us and experience our culture first-hand — one of strong ethics & integrity, diversified experiences and a resounding passion for improving human health. As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.

Reporting to Manager, Associate Director, or Director of Scientific Programming, the incumbent will support the coordination of activities and resources required for definition, development, execution and delivery of all reporting deliverables for drug and/or vaccine projects, typically at a protocol level. Accountable for leveraging the use of standards to maximize efficiency and consistency within and across assigned projects. Adheres to standard operating procedures established by the department. Drives data structures (data collection decisions, data cleaning requirements, data derivations) through input to the 3D process.

The incumbent will work in conjunction with Biostatisticians supporting Phase I-V trials to create, document, validate, process and maintain statistical programs which may generate analysis datasets, tables and graphics, and as well as support experimental and exploratory analyses; develop program modules for analyses which can be utilized across therapeutic franchises; write programs to analyze data with statistical methods which are not currently available through commercial software packages; develop tools to retrieve large amounts of data from available databases, manipulate them and place the data into SAS or other types of analyzable data files.

Required - Good project management skills, the ability to coordinate the work of a project programming team and the ability to engage key stakeholders.

• Broad knowledge of clinical trials processes, data structures and corresponding tools used to manage, extract, analyze & report data.
• Good working knowledge of reporting systems and standard reports capabilities (e.g. SDD).
• Good working knowledge of reporting processes (SOPs), regulatory requirements (e.g. 21 CFR Part 11) and software development life-cycle (SLC).
• Demonstrated experience in complex data reporting in a statistical environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of statistics, clinical, medical monitoring and data management concepts as applied to drug/vaccine development within the Pharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Excellent collaboration, negotiation and organization skills.
• Basic knowledge of descriptive statistics and statistical methods.
• Strong SAS background required (5+ years).
• Thorough knowledge of programming techniques (especially in SAS), analytical ability, and sound professional judgment.
• Basic understanding of statistical terminology and concepts resulting in effective interaction with statisticians.
• Ability to comprehend statistical journals and SAS manuals which describe statistical methodology to be programmed.
• Good communication skills with a demonstrated history of teamwork and collaboration.
• Good working knowledge of SAS programming and experience with efficacy/safety reporting.

Desired-At least 5 years of relevant experience involving statistical programming in the clinical trials environment.

• BA/BS in Computer Science, Statistics, Biology, Life Sciences or related field; MS preferred.BA/BS with 5 years’ experience, or MS with 3 years’ experience in Statistics, Software Development, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Research or Database design and development.

Consistently cited as a great place to work, we discover, develop, manufacture and market a wide range of vaccines and medicines to address unmet medical needs. Each of our employees is joined by an extraordinary sense of purpose – bringing Merck’s finest achievements to people around the world.

We offer an excellent salary and an industry-ranked benefits program, including tuition reimbursement, work-life balance initiatives and developmental programs at all levels. Merck’s retirement package includes a pension plan and one of the best 401(k) plans in the nation.

To be considered for this position, please visit our career site at www.ecentralmetrics.com/url/?u=303046346-247 to create a profile and submit your resume for requisition # STA000452. Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V – proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.

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