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Statistical Programming Fellowship - Hiring Our Heroes πŸ”₯


Job Requirements



This posting is intended for the Hiring Our Heroes, Corporate Fellowship Program. Only those US active military members registered with Hiring Our Heroes should apply.



Overview:



Statistical Programming is in the Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences (BARDS) department at Merck Research Labs (MRL) which supports the targeting, discovery, development, manufacturing, and marketing of drugs and vaccines for the benefit of patients and global public health. Statistical programmers have a key role in the analysis and reporting of Merck clinical trial databases. The statistical programmer uses their analytical skills to programmatically develop and deliver analysis datasets, tables, listings, and graphics. These deliverables are then utilized by Merck scientists and health authorities to inform decision making about the effectiveness and safety of Merck drugs and vaccines. Statistical programmers support all therapeutic areas and every phase of drug development in partnership with scientists across MRL.



This entry level statistical programming position develops and executes statistical analysis and reporting deliverables under the guidance of a senior level programmer. The statistical programmer will collaborate with other programming colleagues and biostatisticians and/or epidemiologists within BARDS, as well as stakeholders in data management, medical writing and clinical operations to gather and document requirements for statistical programming deliverables.



Primary Activities:

  • Contribute to the development and validation of datasets, tables, listings, and graphics required for decision making about Merck products
  • Attend training in key software languages and clinical trial processes required to conduct statistical analysis and reporting
  • Assure high quality and timely deliverables
  • Communicate and collaborate effectively with project team members



Education and Minimum Requirement:

  • BA/BS in Computer or Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field with data analysis or programming experience in a professional environment or MS in Computer or Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related fields



Skills and Experience

  • Data analysis experience and programming skill
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with others on a team, take direction effectively, and complete programming tasks on time
  • Written, oral, and presentation skills
  • Capability to learn programming languages and new programming techniques
  • Motivated to advance career by investing in development activities and taking on responsibilities with increasing levels of challenge
  • Programming experience in a clinical trial environment
  • Proficiency with SAS, R or Python
  • Knowledge and experience in developing analysis and reporting deliverables for research and development projects (data, analyses, tables, graphics, listings)
  • Knowledge of standard operating procedures and software development life-cycle
  • Ability and interest to work with worldwide team members across cultures and time zones
  • Operating Systems and database experience



Primary Work Site/Schedule

  • Remote/Hybrid: Monday-Thursday (9:00am – 5:00pm US Eastern Time), flexibility required when partnering with individuals in other time zones.
  • This fellowship can be completed 100% remote, however for full-time employment a successful candidate will need to be within commutable distance to our PA or NJ locations.



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Who we are …

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for …

Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join usβ€”and start making your impact today.



Requisition ID:P-100626

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