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Sr. Scientist, Stat. Programming - Late-Stage (Non-Oncology) (Hybrid)

at Merck

📍 2 Locations Hybrid 💰 $117K – $184K USD / year Posted March 29, 2026
Salary $117K – $184K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience senior
Exp. Years 3-5 years
Education BA/BS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field; MS preferred
Category Science & Research

Senior Statistical Programmer supporting late-stage clinical development projects; develops and maintains analysis datasets and reporting deliverables per CDISC/ADaM standards.

  • Develop SAS programs for trial analyses
  • Maintain analysis datasets and reporting deliverables
  • Coordinate with outsourcing staff
  • Ensure compliance with SOPs/SDLC
  • Support regulatory submissions

Proficient in SAS programming, including SAS/MACRO and SAS/GRAPH; experience with CDISC/ADaM; engages in regulatory submissions and outsourcing coordination.

Senior statistical programmer with 3-5 years SAS experience in late-stage clinical trials, strong knowledge of CDISC/ADaM, and experience coordinating with outsourcing partners to deliver regulatory-grade analyses.

BA/BS in Computer ScienceStatisticsApplied MathematicsLife SciencesEngineering or related field plus 5 years SAS programming experience in a clinical trial environmentMS in Computer ScienceStatisticsApplied MathematicsLife SciencesEngineering or related field plus 3 years SAS programming experience in a clinical trial environmentEffective interpersonal skills and ability to negotiate and collaborate effectivelyEffective writtenoraland presentation skillsExperience in designing and maintaining analysis datasets and reporting deliverablesExperience with CDISC and ADaM standardsExperience ensuring process compliance and deliverable quality
Demonstrated success in delivering quality deliverables and SDLCUS and/or worldwide regulatory submissions experienceMentoring and directing other programmersProcess improvement experience
SASSAS/MACROSAS/GRAPHData stepsCDISCADaMClinical SAS ProgrammingSOPsSDLCRegulatory submissionsClinical trial data management
SASSAS/MACROSAS/GRAPHData stepsCDISCADaMClinical SAS ProgrammingSOPsSDLCRegulatory submissionsClinical trial data management
Interpersonal skillsNegotiationCollaborationCommunicationLeadership
Industry Healthcare & Medical
Job Function Lead statistical programming for late-stage clinical development using SAS
Role Subtype Statistical Programmer
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