[Hiring] Senior Scientist, Statistical Programmer @1000 Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role DescriptionThis position provides high quality statistical programming deliverables for global stakeholders in Early Development Statistics and PK/PD Modeling and Simulation spanning all our company therapeutic areas except oncology. • Gather and interpret user requirements for programming requests• Retrieve required data and transform data into analysis/modeling datasets• Develop tables, listings, and figures according to statistical/modeling analysis plan• Prepare compliant programming code for regulatory submissions including analysis/modeling datasets, tables, listings, figures, and associated documentation• Ensure programmatic traceability from data source to analysis/modeling result• Support the development of programming standards to enable efficient and high-quality production of programming deliverablesQualifications• BA/BS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field plus 5 years SAS programming experience in a clinical trial environment• MS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field plus 3 years SAS programming experience in a clinical trial environmentRequirements• Excellent communication (oral, written) skills, interpersonal skills and ability to negotiate and collaborate effectively• Effective knowledge and experience in developing analysis and reporting deliverables for research and development projects (data, analyses, tables, graphics, listings)• A project leader; completes tasks independently at project level• Programming expertise with clinical endpoint data (efficacy and safety) and pharmacokinetic data (raw concentration data, derived PK parameters)• Experience with at least one other software than SAS (e.g., R, Python, NonMem)• Experience in CDISC SDTM and ADaM standards• Significant expertise in SAS and clinical trial programming including data steps, procedures, SAS/MACRO, SAS/GRAPH• Designs and develops complex programming algorithms• Ability to comprehend analysis plans which may describe methodology to be programmed; understanding of statistical terminology and concepts• Implements statistical methods not currently available through commercial software packagesPreferred Skills and Experience• Familiarity with clinical pharmacology concepts and pharmacokinetics concepts• Good working knowledge of reporting processes (SOPs) and software development life-cycle (SDLC)• Utilizes and contributes to the development of standard departmental SAS macros• Ability and interest to work across cultures and geographies• Ability to complete statistical programming deliverables through the use of global outsource partner programming staffBenefits• Comprehensive package of benefits including 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 Apply tot his job