Associate Principal Scientist, Statistical Programmer - Oncology (Hybrid)
Company: Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD)
Location: Rahway
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionIn BARDS (Biostatistics and Research Decision
Sciences), a distinguished department within our renowned Research
and Development division, quantitative scientists, in partnership
with other subject matter experts, apply state-of-the art
scientific methodologies and tools to enable the discovery,
development, regulatory approval, manufacturing, and marketing of
medical drugs and vaccines for the benefit of patients and global
human health.This position supports statistical programming
activities for multiple and/or late stage drug/vaccine clinical
development projects.
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-Accountability predominantly includes the development and
execution of statistical analysis and reporting deliverables
(e.g.
safety and efficacy analysis datasets, tables, listings, figures),
the span of which range from individual clinical trials to
world-wide regulatory application submissions and post marketing
support.The incumbent is responsible for the design and maintenance
of statistical datasets that support multiple stakeholder groups
which include clinical development, outcomes research and safety
evaluation.The position is a key collaborator with statistics and
other project stakeholders in ensuring that project plans are
executed efficiently with timely and high quality deliverables.For
assigned projects the position serves as the statistical
programming point of contact and knowledge holder through the
entire product lifecycle.Primary Activities:Effective analysis and
report programming development and validation utilizing global and
TA standards and following departmental SOPs and good programming
practices.Maintain and manage a project plan including resource
forecasting. -Coordinate the activities of a global programming
team that includes outsource provider staff.Membership on
departmental strategic initiative teamsEducation and Minimum
Requirement:BA/BS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied
Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field plus 9
years SAS programming experience in a clinical trial environment.MS
in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life
Sciences, Engineering or related field plus 7 or more years SAS
programming experience in a clinical trial environment.Department
Required Skills and Experience:Excellent interpersonal skills and
ability to negotiate and collaborate effectively.Excellent written,
oral, and presentation skillsBroad knowledge and significant
experience in developing analysis and reporting deliverables for
R&D projects (data, analyses, tables, graphics, listings)Strong
project management skills; leadership at a program level;
determines approach and ensures consistency and directs development
of others when opportunities arise; ability to engage key
stakeholders.Position Specific Required Skills and
Experience:Significant expertise in SAS and clinical trial
programming including data steps, procedures, SAS/MACRO, SAS/GRAPH;
systems and database expertise.Experience leading large and/or
complex statistical programming projects that include coordinating
the activities of a programming team.US and/or worldwide drug or
vaccine regulatory application submission experience at the
leadership level including the development of electronic submission
deliverables.Designs and develops complex programming
algorithms.Ability to comprehend analysis plans which may describe
methodology to be programmed, an understanding of statistical
terminology and concepts.Familiarity with clinical data management
conceptsExperience in CDISC and ADaM standardsDemonstrated success
in the assurance of deliverable quality and process
compliance.Strategic thinking
- ability to turn strategy into tactical activities; design of
statistical databases with the end in mind that optimize analysis
and reporting and leverage departmental standards and industry
best-practices.Ability to anticipate stakeholder requirements.
** Preferred Skills and Experience:Strong working knowledge of
reporting processes (SOPs) and software development life cycle
(SDLC)Experience providing technical and/or programming guidance
and mentoring to colleagues.Ability and interest to work across
cultures and geographies.Ability to complete statistical
programming deliverables through the use of global outsource
partner programming staff.Experience developing and managing a
project plan using Microsoft Project or similar package.Active in
professional societiesExperience in process
improvement.#EligibleforERP -BARDS2020SPJOBSVETJOBS#EBRGNOTICE FOR
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Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account
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Expected salary range: $135,500.00
- $213,400.00Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health
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Please, no phone calls or emails. -Employee Status:
RegularRelocation:DomesticVISA Sponsorship:YesTravel
Requirements:No Travel RequiredFlexible Work
Arrangements:HybridShift:1st
- DayValid Driving License:NoHazardous
Material(s):n/aSummaryLocation: USA
- Pennsylvania
- North Wales (Upper Gwynedd); USA
- New Jersey
- RahwayType: Full time
Remote working/work at home options are available for this
role.
Keywords: Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD), Irvington , Associate Principal Scientist, Statistical Programmer - Oncology (Hybrid), IT / Software / Systems , Rahway, New Jersey
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