Senior Statistical Programmer, Real World Evidence (Hybrid)

Merck & Co.-posted about 1 month ago

Full-time • Mid Level

Hybrid • North Wales, PA

5,001-10,000 employees

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In 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.

MS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related analytical field plus 3-7 years experience in multiple programming languages including SAS and R
BA/BS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related analytical field plus 5-9 years experience in multiple programming languages including SAS and R
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to negotiate and collaborate effectively
Effective written, oral, and presentation skills
Team oriented with demonstrated history of teamwork and collaboration; enjoying diversity, respect and integrity
Effective knowledge and experience in developing analysis and reporting deliverables for R D projects (data, analyses, tables, graphics, listings)
Demonstrated success in the assurance of deliverable quality and process compliance.
Good working knowledge of reporting processes (SOPs) and software development life-cycle (SDLC)
Ability to comprehend data analysis plans which may describe observational research and statistical methodology to be programmed and turn into actionable code; understanding and implementation of observational research or statistical terminology and concepts; implements observational methods not currently available through commercial software packages.
Expertise in statistics, clinical and data management concepts as applied to drug/vaccine development within the pharmaceutical industry
A project leader; completes tasks independently at a project level, determines approach and ensures consistency, manages timelines; ability to communicate clearly to key stakeholders
Ability to extend existing or develop new programming algorithms
Ability to quickly and effectively learn new program techniques and data structures; capacity to seamlessly assimilate to new projects
Unix operating system experience; SQL experience; systems and database experience
Thrives working in an exploratory environment, handling non-standard data in a variety of formats with minimal requirements
An interest to advance career by investing in development activities and taking on tasks with increasing levels of challenge and responsibility
Required Skills: Computer Science, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Modeling, Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Systems, Electronic Submissions, Epidemiology, Numerical Analysis, Observational Studies, Outcomes Research, Pharmaceutical Development, Programming Languages, Report Writing, SAS Language, Software Development, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Thinking, Teamwork, Version Control, Waterfall Model

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
Programming expertise with electronic healthcare databases (electronic medical records and insurance claims); efficiently manipulates large databases including complex data preprocessing, filtering, and manipulation; experience with sampling strategies for large databases
Solid RWE and RWD domain knowledge
Expertise in SAS and R Real World Evidence programming including data processing, statistical procedures and graphing and tabulation techniques; systems and database expertise
Experience in process improvement; utilizes and contributes to the development of standard departmental SAS macros, R code and tools
Experience working with coding systems such ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT, NDC
Experience in version control tools (e.g., git, Github)
Experience with Common Data Model (CDM)
Familiarity with the fields of Outcomes Research and Epidemiology including methodologies
Experience assuring programming consistency across protocols and projects, directing the program development effort of other programmers; experience as a programming mentor
Demonstrated success in the creation of regulatory compliant CDISC ADaM standards, including mapping US and/or worldwide drug or vaccine regulatory application submission experience including the development of electronic submission deliverables
Experience eliciting user requirements and documenting programming specifications
Ability to anticipate stakeholder requirements
Ability and interest to work across cultures and geographies

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.
Available benefits include 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.
More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits

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