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Sr Biostatistician

Merck KGaA vibrantm.com Open · verified Oct 24, 2026
Rockville Senior Data Science

At a glance

Senior Data Science role at Merck KGaA. Rockville · $119,300–$178,900 base.

SalaryStated by Merck KGaA
$119,300 – $178,900
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleData Science
SenioritySenior
LocationRockville
Base pay$119,300–$178,900
Role brief

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What you'll do

  • Shape study plans and statistical programs with project teams, then analyze data and present the findings
  • Set study designs and calculate sample sizes to support research and assay development projects
  • Analyze assay validation results and prepare the related protocols and reports
  • Review study protocols and case report forms to check that objectives and standards are covered
  • Support regulatory submissions, audits and inspections, and guide colleagues on assay validation

What you bring

  • A Ph.D. with at least two years of relevant experience, a master’s with four years, or a bachelor’s with eight years
  • A degree in biostatistics, statistics or a scientific discipline
  • Working knowledge of assay design and validation, statistical methods, and FDA, EU and ICH requirements

Who this fits

This senior role suits a biostatistician who can lead study design and analysis while guiding peers and working across project teams. Bioassay or assay-validation experience is preferred. Travel may reach twenty percent, and external applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States; sponsorship is unavailable.

From the employer

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

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.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

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

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