Scientist, Clinical Schedule Manager, Statistical Programming (Hybrid)
Merck
- Location
- North Wales, Pennsylvania, United States of America
- Employment
- Full Time
- Work model
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid
- Salary
- $96.2k – $151.4k/yr
- Posted
- Aug 26, 2026
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Job Description
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. Clinical Schedule Management is in the Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences (BARDS) department at our Research & Development division, which supports the targeting, discovery, development, manufacturing, and marketing of drugs and vaccines for the benefit of patients and global public health. Clinical Schedule Managers have a key role in our clinical trials and support all therapeutic areas and every phase of drug development across Research & Development. This position contributes to the overall management of clinical schedules in support of clinical study randomization and data unblinding under the guidance of a more experienced staff member. The clinical schedule manager will collaborate with biostatisticians within BARDS, as well as members of data management, clinical supplies, and clinical operations to develop requirements for randomization and trial supply management systems. Primary Activities: Contribute to clinical schedule design, generation, review, and distribution Ensure compliance for maintaining blinding during study conduct Perform activities related to the support of unblinding for data analysis Assure high quality and timely deliverables Communicate and collaborate effectively with operational staff and partners globally Qualifications Education and Minimum Requirement: BA/BS in Computer or Data Science, Statistics, Life Sciences, or related field with a minimum of 2 years of pharmaceutical drug development experience or MS in Computer or Data Science, Statistics, Life Sciences, or related field Skills and Experience: Working knowledge of the clinical development process and clinical study design Basic understanding of statistics, clinical, medical monitoring, and data management concepts Good understanding of clinical trial randomization, blinding, and unblinding processes and tools Ability to organize, prioritize, and work efficiently and effectively in a constantly changing environment Ability to collaborate effectively with others on a team, take direction effectively, function independently, and complete tasks on time Written, oral, and presentation skills Motivated to advance career by investing in development activities and taking on responsibilities with increasing levels of challenge Knowledge of standard operating procedures and software development life cycle Knowledge in development of Analysis and Reporting deliverables for Research & Development projects Experience reviewing, writing, editing, and maintaining documentation Prior experience in developing AI agents and workflows is preferred EligibleforERP BARDS2020 SPJOBS VETJOBS EBRG Required Skills: Clinical Trials, Communication, Detail-Oriented, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Statistics, Teamwork Preferred Skills: AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Confidential Data Handling Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we