Senior Scientist, Statistical Programming, Late-Stage Oncology

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Senior scientist programming clinical-trial analyses for Merck’s medicines and vaccines. Leading datasets, regulatory deliverables, and global outsourced programming teams.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeNorth Wales • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $117,000 - $184,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in SAS programming for clinical trials, including the development of statistical analysis datasets and reporting deliverables. Proven ability to lead projects, ensure compliance, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

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SAS ProgrammingClinical Trial ProgrammingStatistical AnalysisCDISC and ADaM StandardsProject Management

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Hard Skills

Statistical AnalysisSAS/MACROSAS/GRAPHProgramming AlgorithmsData ManagementStatistical DatasetsAnalysis PlansDeliverable QualityResource ForecastingProcess Compliance

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCollaborationNegotiationPresentation SkillsMentorship

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectGenAI ToolsPythonRR Shiny

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialsRegulatory SubmissionsOncologyLife SciencesOutcomes Research

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and validate statistical analysis and reporting programs using global and therapeutic-area standards, departmental SOPs, and good programming practices
Develop safety and efficacy analysis datasets, tables, listings, and figures for clinical trials, regulatory submissions, and post-marketing support
Design and maintain statistical datasets supporting clinical development, outcomes research, and safety evaluation stakeholders
Serve as statistical programming point of contact and knowledge holder throughout the product lifecycle
Maintain and manage project plans, including resource forecasting
Coordinate global programming teams, including outsourced provider staff
Collaborate with statisticians and other project stakeholders to execute plans efficiently and deliver high-quality outputs on time
Participate on departmental strategic initiative teams
Ensure programming process compliance, deliverable quality, and consistency across protocols and projects
Direct other programmers' program development efforts and provide programming mentorship when applicable

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field plus at least 5 years of SAS programming experience in a clinical trial environment, OR MS in one of these fields plus at least 3 years of such experience
Effective interpersonal, negotiation, collaboration, written, oral, and presentation skills
Experience developing analysis and reporting deliverables for R&D projects, including data, analyses, tables, graphics, and listings
Ability to lead projects, complete tasks independently at project level, and collaborate with key stakeholders
Significant expertise in SAS and clinical trial programming, including data steps, procedures, SAS/MACRO, and SAS/GRAPH
Systems and database expertise
Ability to design and develop complex programming algorithms
Ability to comprehend analysis plans and understand statistical terminology and concepts
Familiarity with clinical data management concepts
Experience with CDISC and ADaM standards
Experience ensuring process compliance and deliverable quality
Ability to translate strategy into tactical activities and design optimized statistical databases
Ability to anticipate stakeholder requirements
Preferred: experience with GenAI tools such as Python, R, R Shiny, and Claude
Preferred: drug or vaccine regulatory application submission experience
Preferred: experience directing other programmers and mentoring
Preferred: experience with Microsoft Project or similar package
Preferred: professional society involvement and process improvement experience
Ability and interest to work across cultures and geographies
Oncology experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus eligibility
Long-term incentive eligibility, if applicable
Medical healthcare
Dental healthcare
Vision healthcare
Other insurance benefits for employee and family
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate days
Sick days
Visa sponsorship
Domestic relocation