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2027 Summer Associate (Intern)

New York, NY

$16.50 - $22/hr

We are an integrated group of experts, industry leaders, academics, data scientists, and economists ... Experience with statistical, econometric and programming tools such as Excel, Stata, R, Python ...

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How much do stat experts jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for stat experts in New York is $33.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.03 and $43.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Stat Experts?

Stat Experts are professionals who specialize in statistics, data analysis, and the interpretation of complex data sets. They use statistical methods to help organizations make informed decisions, conduct research, and solve problems in various fields such as healthcare, business, sports, and government. Stat Experts often design experiments, analyze survey results, and create predictive models to extract insights from data. Their work is essential for ensuring that conclusions drawn from data are reliable and valid. They typically have advanced training in mathematics, statistics, or a related field.

What is the difference between Stat Experts vs Data Analysts?

AspectStat ExpertsData Analysts
Required CredentialsStatistics degree, certifications in statistical softwareStatistics, mathematics, or related degree; some certifications
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, consulting firms, healthcare, financeBusiness, marketing, finance, healthcare
Employer & Industry UsageResearch institutions, analytics firms, healthcare providersCorporations, marketing agencies, financial institutions
Common Search & ComparisonStat Experts vs Data Analysts

Stat Experts and Data Analysts both analyze data, but Stat Experts typically focus more on advanced statistical modeling and research, often requiring specialized certifications. Data Analysts tend to work more on interpreting data for business insights and decision-making. While their roles overlap, Stat Experts usually operate in research-heavy environments, whereas Data Analysts are common in corporate settings.

What are some common challenges Stat Experts face when communicating complex statistical findings to non-technical stakeholders?

Stat Experts often encounter the challenge of translating complex statistical analyses into clear, actionable insights for audiences without a technical background. This requires not only strong analytical skills but also the ability to simplify jargon, use relatable analogies, and present data visually. Effective communication is critical to ensure that decision-makers fully understand the implications of the findings and can apply them appropriately. Developing these soft skills can significantly enhance your impact and career growth within interdisciplinary teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Stat Expert, and why are they important?

To excel as a Stat Expert, you need a strong background in statistics, data analysis, and research methods, typically supported by a degree in statistics, mathematics, or a related field. Proficiency with statistical software such as R, SAS, SPSS, or Python, along with experience in data visualization tools, is essential. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help in interpreting and presenting complex data clearly. These competencies are crucial for driving data-driven decisions and delivering accurate, actionable insights across various industries.
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Infographic showing various Stat Experts job openings in New York as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,465 per year, or $33.4 per hour.

Sr. Scientist, Stat. Programming, Late-Stage Oncology (Hybrid)

MSD

Rahway, NJ โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago


Job description

Job Description

In BARDS (Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences), a distinguished department within our Company's 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.

This position supports statistical programming activities for late-stage drug/vaccine clinical development projects. This may include leadership of one or more projects. Accountability predominantly includes the development and execution of statistical analysis and reporting deliverables (e.g. safety and efficacy analysis datasets, tables, listings, figures), the span of which range from individual clinical trials to world-wide regulatory application submissions and post marketing support.

The incumbent is responsible for the design and maintenance of statistical datasets that support multiple stakeholder groups which include clinical development, outcomes research and safety evaluation.

The position is a key collaborator with statistics and other project stakeholders in ensuring that project plans are executed efficiently with timely and high quality deliverables.

For assigned projects the position serves as the statistical programming point of contact and knowledge holder through the entire product lifecycle.

Primary Activities:

  • Effective analysis and report programming development and validation utilizing global and TA standards and following departmental SOPs and good programming practices

  • Maintain and manage a project plan including resource forecasting

  • Coordinate the activities of a global programming team that includes outsource provider staff

  • Membership on departmental strategic initiative team

Skills

Education and Minimum Requirement:

  • BA/BS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field plus a minimum of 5 years SAS programming experience in a clinical trial environment

OR

  • MS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field plus a minimum of 3 years SAS programming experience in a clinical trial environment

Department Required Skills and Experience:

  • Effective interpersonal skills and ability to negotiate and collaborate effectively

  • Effective written, oral, and presentation skills

  • Effective knowledge and experience in developing analysis and reporting deliverables for R&D projects (data, analyses, tables, graphics, listings)

  • A project leader; completes tasks independently at a project level; ability to collaborate with key stakeholders


Position Specific Required Skills and Experience:

  • Significant expertise in SAS and clinical trial programming including data steps, procedures, SAS/MACRO, SAS/GRAPH; systems and database expertise

  • Designs and develops complex programming algorithms

  • Ability to comprehend analysis plans which may describe methodology to be programmed; an understanding of statistical terminology and concepts

  • Familiarity with clinical data management concepts

  • Experience in CDISC and ADaM standards

  • Experience ensuring process compliance and deliverable quality

  • Strategic thinking - ability to turn strategy into tactical activities; design of statistical databases with the end in mind that optimize analysis and reporting and leverage departmental standards and industry best-practices

  • Ability to anticipate stakeholder requirements

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Experience with GenAI tools (e.g., Python, R, R Shiny, Claude, etc.)

  • Demonstrated success in the assurance of deliverable quality and process compliance. Strong working knowledge of reporting processes (SOPs) and software development life-cycle (SDLC)

  • US and/or worldwide drug or vaccine regulatory application submission experience including the development of electronic submission deliverables

  • Experience assuring programming consistency across protocols and projects, directing the program development effort of other programmers; experience as a programming mentor

  • Ability and interest to work across cultures and geographies

  • Ability to complete statistical programming deliverables through the use of global outsource partner programming staff

  • Experience developing and managing a project plan using Microsoft Project or similar package

  • Active in professional societies

  • Experience in process improvement

BARDS2020

eligibleforERP

SPjobs

VETJOBS

EBRG

Required Skills:

Clinical Development, Clinical SAS Programming, Clinical Trials, Database Management Systems (DBMS), Data Management, Data Modeling, Leadership, Project Development, Project Leadership, SAS BI, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Programming

Preferred Skills:

Oncology, Python (Programming Language), R Programming

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The salary range for this role is

$117,000.00 - $184,200.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

Yes

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

08/1/2026

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