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Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork.As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.

The Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences department at MSDis currently searchingto recruit twoStatistical Programming Analystsfor itsBrussels office.

2 STATISTICAL PROGRAMMING ANALYSTS
in MSD Brussels Office (Belgium)

Description of position

The Statistical Programming Analyst leads the statistical programming work in drug clinical studies as part of a global cross-functional project team (including data managers, clinicians, statisticians and IT stakeholders). He/Sheis part of a global organization and reports to the manager of Scientific Programming in Brussels.

Responsibilities include:

  • Development, testing and validation of high quality and efficient SAS code used to create statistical analysis datasets,tables, figures and listings to supportclinical study analysis and regulatory interactions.
  • Development ofdocumentedprogramming requirement specifications in collaboration with project biostatisticians and clinicians.
  • Support and coordination of project activities related to preparation and creation of safety and efficacyreporting deliverables (SDTM files, analysis datasets, tables, figures and listings).
  • Compliance to StandardOperating Procedures and Software Life Cycle.
  • Contributions to the review of key project specific database specifications.

Profile

  • Bachelor/Master preferably in Computer Science, Statistics, Life Sciences. Master is a preferred.
  • Several years of relevant experience in statistical programming in the clinical trials environment (preferably supporting Phase II to IV studies).
  • Thorough knowledge of programming techniques (especially very strong SAS background), analytical ability, and sound professional judgment.
  • Good project management skills and broad knowledge of clinical trials processes.
  • Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively. Excellent collaboration, negotiation and organization skills.
  • Fluency in English, verbal and written is essential.
  • CDISC SDTM and ADaM standards knowledge is a plus
  • Ability to independently support a clinical trial from a scientific programming function.
  • Last but not least, passion for programming and clinical data.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits and flexible work arrangements are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

Interested?

Interested candidates should applyby sending their resume to Nathalie Vion () byJune 11, 2010 at the latest