Immunology Nonclinical Safety Leader

Merck & Co.; West Point (PA); Hybrid; USD 191,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking a senior Nonclinical Drug Safety Therapeutic Area Leader (TAL) to drive immunology programs across discovery to post-marketing support, integrating complex science with regulatory strategy.

You will mentor Compound Leaders, oversee nonclinical development plans, and shape global risk assessments and submissions, collaborating with Regulatory, Discovery, and Clinical teams to maintain leadership in immunology drug development.

Qualifications

• PhD, DVM, or MD with relevant graduate/postgraduate training in toxicology, immunology, pharmacology, or pathology.
• Minimum 12 years in toxicology/immunology/pharmacology with pharma program team experience and regulatory experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the NDS Therapeutic Area Leader for Immunology, overseeing nonclinical development programs and post-marketing support.
• Deliver high-quality nonclinical strategies, risk assessments, and regulatory submissions for global clinical development and post-marketing commitments.
• Provide scientific and strategic oversight for Immunology candidates with cross-functional collaboration across NDS and other R&D functions.
• Demonstrate leadership and problem-solving to guide programs through ambiguity and risk-balanced decisions.
• Mentor and develop Compound Leaders and Discovery Program Leaders to foster growth and program success.

Skills

Immunology

Toxicology

Pharmacology

Drug Development

Leadership

Mentorship

Regulatory strategy

Communication

Education

PhD, DVM, and/or MD in Toxicology/Immunology/Pharmacology

Job description

Merck & Co. is seeking a senior Nonclinical Drug Safety Therapeutic Area Leader (TAL) to drive immunology programs across discovery to post-marketing support, integrating complex science with regulatory strategy.

You will mentor Compound Leaders, oversee nonclinical development plans, and shape global risk assessments and submissions, collaborating with Regulatory, Discovery, and Clinical teams to maintain leadership in immunology drug development.