Scientist, Statistical Programming

MSD

Senior Statistical Programmer providing statistical programming deliverables in Early Development Statistics for drug and vaccine development at a global health care company.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeNorth Wales • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $96,200 - $151,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in SAS and R programming for data manipulation, analysis, and reporting within clinical trial settings. Capable of developing high-quality datasets, tables, and figures while ensuring compliance with departmental SOPs and good programming practices.

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SAS ProgrammingR ProgrammingData AnalysisClinical Trial ExperienceData Visualization

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Hard Skills

Data ManipulationStatistical AnalysisReporting DeliverablesDataset DevelopmentProgramming Techniques

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCollaborationNegotiationWritten CommunicationPresentation Skills

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialsGood Programming PracticesSOP ComplianceExploratory Data AnalysisData Structure Understanding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Programmatically develop, validate and maintain datasets, tables, listings, and figures
Assure deliverable quality and compliance with departmental SOPs and good programming practices
Collaborate effectively with project team members including outsource provider staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS in Computer or Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field plus a minimum of 2 years of SAS/R programming in a clinical trial setting
MS in Computer or Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related fields
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)
Solid SAS or R programming experience for data manipulation, analysis and reporting
Ability to learn new program techniques, multilingual skills, Gen AI skills
Interest and ability to work in an exploratory environment, handling non-standard data in a variety of formats with minimal requirements
Ability to identify data issues and understand complex data structure

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable