Merck KGaA Posted October 21, 2026

Sr Biostatistician

Rockville, Maryland, United States Full time
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About this opportunity

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This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role:

The individual collaborates with scientific SME within development teams along with QA to author statistical analysis plans, perform statistical analysis, make statistical inference, and prepare/present reports summarizing findings. Also consults on the determination of study design and contributes to protocol development. Manages statistical activities for Analytical and Bioassay development projects including assay validation test design, data analysis, and assay validation protocol/report generation.

Travel Requirements: 

0-20% travel required

Essential Job Functions: 

Provides sound strategic, scientific and statistical input to support client's assay development projects.

Performs analysis and interpretation of assay validation data and generates reports

Leads the project team's development of study analysis plans and statistical programs to perform analyses and display study data.

Keeps abreast with current statistical and medical literature to ensure that sound methodologies are adopted.

Fosters innovation in Biostatistics that will continuously enhance current statistical knowledge and practices.

Ensures the scientific integrity of the research project and accuracy of the reported results.

Performs sample size calculation and provides leadership in the statistical design of research projects.

Reviews protocols and case report forms to ensure that protocol objectives are met, and standards are maintained.

Provide support for client regulatory submissions, client audits, supplier audits, and internal audits.

Reviews and approves assay validation and assay transfer protocols and reports in accordance with SOPs and regulatory expectations (e.g., GMP, ICH).

Provide guidance and/or training for organization on assay validation concepts and requirements.

Provide support for regulatory inspections.

Scope of Responsibility:

Impacts a range of important customer, operational, project or service activities within the Analytical and Bioassay team. The focus is both on new assay development as well as data analysis associated with established projects. Guides and influences peers and/or management regarding development and/or improvement projects. Contributes to the strategic direction and operational decision-making of the organization.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in biostatistics, statistics, or scientific discipline with minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience

MA/MS in biostatistics, statistics, or scientific discipline with minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience

BA/BS . in biostatistics, statistics, or scientific discipline with minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Bioassays or assay validation

Works with agility and willing to embrace and implement change on a global scale.

Applies technology to drive digitalization, improve quality and increase customer value.

Excellent communication and facilitation skills (ability to lead cross-functional meetings, demonstrated ability to bring consensus among diverse cross-functional teams).

Proficient knowledge and skills in statistical data analysis including but not limited to statistical application and proficiency for bioassays

1-3 years  Demonstrated proficiency with statistical methods and applications

Proficient knowledge of assay design, development and validation

Proficient knowledge in application of FDA and EU regulations (cGMP, GLP)

Proficient knowledge and application of ICH Q2 regulatory guidance

Advanced knowledge and application of statistical analysis tools including Minitab and JMP

Pay Range for this position: $119,300-$178,900

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here .

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Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

Job details

Seniority
Senior
Function
Biostatistics & Data Science
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Rockville, Maryland, United States
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Biostatistics & Data Science role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 168 comparable Senior Biostatistics & Data Science roles across 31 biopharma companies.

168Comparable roles tracked
154Currently active
31Companies hiring similar roles
19Countries represented

Salary context

72 of 168 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject $119,300/yr – $178,900/yr
Lowest disclosed · Senior Data Scientist · AbbVie $84,500/yr – $162,000/yr
Highest disclosed · Biostatistics Associate Director (HYBRID) · Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (US) $174,800/yr – $262,200/yr
Peer group range $123,250 – $218,500 (median $169,288)

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United States98
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Canada6
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Immunology2
Rare Disease1

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