# Principal Scientist, Biostatistics, Late-Stage Clinical Development

Hiring organization: [Merck](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/merck)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/c7318d7a-cc38-42b6-a7a3-bb15b31d0959

Listed on Merck's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Principal
- Location: Rahway, NJ
- Salary: 190800 – 300300 USD per year

## Summary

A leadership role in biostatistics within a pharmaceutical R&D department, responsible for designing and analyzing clinical trials, managing statistical programming teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance for drug and vaccine development. This suits experienced statisticians who want to advance into senior scientific leadership while driving the statistical strategy behind clinical research programs.

_Our summary, not Merck's wording._

## Skills named

Biostatistics, Data Management, Python, R, Regulatory Compliance, SAS, Statistical Analysis

## Required

- Ph.D. or M.S. in Biostatistics or Statistics
- 9+ years of relevant experience (with M.S.) or 6+ years (with Ph.D.)
- Knowledge of statistical methodology and experimental design
- Experience with Phase II/III clinical trials
- Understanding of worldwide regulatory requirements
- Ability to lead statistical and programming teams

## Nice to have

- Scientific leadership in clinical trial design and analysis
- Experience with regulatory drug and vaccine submissions
- Background in respiratory or immunology disease areas

Apply on Merck's site: https://msd.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SearchJobs/job/USA---New-Jersey---Rahway/Principal-Scientist--Biostatistics_R405317-1