Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences

BARDS (Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences) is a highly distinguished department within MSD’s renowned research and development division. As esteemed members of world-class drug and vaccine development teams, we partner with other disciplines in the strategic design of our discovery and development programs and provide statistical analysis, reporting and data interpretation to enable informed decision-making. Our aspiration is to be the leader in quantitative scientific methodology and its application to enable the targeting, discovery, development, manufacturing, and marketing of innovative products for the benefit of global human health.

Yes, we’re scientists. But we’re also communicators, problem solvers and discoverers. Our team shares different perspectives to help make our ideas a reality
and discover new ways to save and improve lives. It’s all about working together to make a difference. Find out how.

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Could you turn high-quality statistical data into crucial insights and knowledge for our company? It's a hugely exciting area of growth, harnessing big data's power to create life-changing medical trials and products. Meet Harris, whose analytical talents have earned him the role of Director of Statistical Programming in our BARDS unit within the Quantitative Science team. He's also a talented basketball player and has been playing it passionately since he was six. If you like what you're hearing, browse our open job roles at the bottom of the page.

Areas of collaboration and expertise for statisticians and statistical programmers

How can “I” contribute to MSD?

Everyone in our Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences team is passionate about wanting to improve global human health, and that passion is on display every day through our teamwork and innovation.

Devan Mehrotra

VP Early Development Statistics, BARDS

This field of clinical statistical assessment in Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is rapidly growing and expanding in methodological complexity and geographic scale, so it’s exciting to be at the technical and managerial forefront of an area that is all about trying to improve public health.

Lara Wolfson

Executive Director Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Statistics, BARDS

With our strong focus on methodological research, our Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences team will continue to play a crucial role in our Research Labs decision making far into the future.

Ray Bain

SVP, BARDS

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Using quantitative science to impact human health

Meet the talent

Areas of collaboration and expertise for statisticians and statistical programmers