Sr. Scientist (m/f/d), Preclinical Development in Animal Health with Focus on Data-Management

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme; Schwabenheim an der Selz; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading pharmaceutical company in Schwabenheim, Germany, is seeking a Senior Scientist (m/f/d) in Preclinical Development focused on Data Management. This full-time role involves driving scientific contributions, leading regulatory submissions, and championing digitalization initiatives. Candidates should have a degree in Veterinary Medicine with a PhD, proven R&D experience in the veterinary pharmaceutical sector, and excellent English and German skills. The position offers hybrid working conditions.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in R&D, ideally in the international veterinary pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong background in (pre)-clinical product development; GLP experience is an advantage.
• Expertise in pharmacology and toxicology.
• Hands-on experience with digitalization and automation tools is preferred.
• Excellent command of English and German, both written and spoken.

Aufgaben

• Drive scientific contributions to R&D projects for both new and established animal health products.
• Lead the preparation of regulatory submissions for global authorities.
• Champion digitalization and automation initiatives to elevate workflows.
• Collaborate seamlessly across functions to ensure robust data integrity.
• Maintain internal standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Kenntnisse

Accountability

ADME

Animal Biotechnology

Animal Physiology

Biochemical Assays

Biopharmaceuticals

Cell-Based Assays

Clinical Chemistry

Detail-Oriented

Drug Metabolism

Flow Cytometry

High Resolution Mass Spectrometry (HRMS)

Innovation

Ligand Binding Assay

Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS)

Machine Learning (ML)

Mass Spectrometry Analysis

Metabolism

Metabolite Identification

Partnership Strategy

Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacovigilance

Teamwork

Veterinary Pathology

Ausbildung

Degree in Veterinary Medicine with PhD or comparable scientific credentials

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Job Description

To support our Drug Safety & Metabolism Team in Schwabenheim (near Mainz), we are looking for you as of now, full time, as a Senior Scientist (m/f/d), Preclinical Development in Animal Health with Focus on Data-Management.

Your Responsibilities and Tasks

• Drive scientific contributions to R&D projects for both new and established animal health products.
• Lead the preparation of regulatory submissions for global authorities, including FDA, CVM and EMA, CVMP.
• Champion digitalization and automation initiatives to elevate Drug Safety & Metabolism workflows.
• Support efficient preclinical operations through high-quality scientific and administrative contributions.
• Collaborate seamlessly across functions to ensure robust data integrity and impactful project outcomes.
• Develop clear, well-structured reports, documentation, and project updates.
• Uphold internal standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Your Qualifications

• Degree in Veterinary Medicine with a PhD or comparable scientific credentials.
• Proven experience in R&D, ideally in the international veterinary pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong background in (pre)-clinical product development; GLP experience is an advantage.
• Expertise in pharmacology and toxicology.
• Hands-on experience with digitalization and automation tools is preferred.
• A precise, analytical mindset coupled with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
• Excellent command of English and German, both written and spoken.

Required Skills

Accountability, ADME, Animal Biotechnology, Animal Physiology, Biochemical Assays, Biopharmaceuticals, Cell-Based Assays, Clinical Chemistry, Detail-Oriented, Drug Metabolism, Flow Cytometry, High Resolution Mass Spectrometry (HRMS), Innovation, Ligand Binding Assay, Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), Machine Learning (ML), Mass Spectrometry Analysis, Metabolism, Metabolite Identification, Partnership Strategy, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacovigilance, Teamwork, Veterinary Pathology

Preferred Skills

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Employee Status: Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid

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Job Posting End Date: 02/17/2026

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Requisition ID: R382313