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Biostatistics & Research Decision Sciences (BARDS)
Using quantitative science to impact human health
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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Meet the talent
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.
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Areas of collaboration and expertise for statisticians and statistical programmers
700
Employees in biostatistics and statistical programming
13
American Statistical Association Fellows
3Regions across the globe
1Highly rewarding, highly impactful career
80+
Years of excellence
MSD was the first company in the pharmaceutical industry to have a dedicated statistics department
12
Areas of collaboration and expertise:
Drug discovery
Translational medicine and biomarkers
Clinical pharmacology
Clinical development (products in oncology, vaccines, neuroscience, diabetes, cardiovascular health, infectious diseases, respiratory health, and immunology)
Safety monitoring
Health technology assessment
Manufacturing
Analysis and reporting standards
Data standards
Information technology
Health economics
Epidemiology
How can “I” contribute to MSD?
Invent
Conduct research on statistical methodology
Apply statistical excellence daily in thedevelopment of innovative medicines and vaccines
Develop cutting-edge programming solutions to expedite analysis work and speed patient access to new medicines
Impact
Directly contribute to the development of life-saving and health preserving medicines and vaccines
Demonstrate leadership within your field and on cross-disciplinary teams
Inspire
Let our rich history, world-class scientists and future plans inspire you
Inspire others with your energy, creativity, teamwork and dedication
Interact
With top scientists, regulators, and payers worldwide
Investigate
The roles of precision medicine, real-world evidence, machine learning and programming automation in drug development
Integrate
Statistical expertise with scientific advances, operational excellence and exceptional medical knowledge
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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
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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
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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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