Lead Toxicology Scientist: GLP Studies & Study Director

Merck; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in the United States (Pennsylvania – West Point) seeks a toxicologist to lead and monitor toxicity studies (GLP and non-GLP) across modalities. You will integrate data from clinical pathology, pathology, and toxicokinetics to create safety profiles for drug candidates, with potential growth toward broader nonclinical safety leadership.

The role involves leading studies, ensuring regulatory rigor, and collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality results within timelines.

Qualifications

• PhD in toxicology or related field is required.
• Strong leadership and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in design/conduct of in vivo toxicity studies and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Study Director/Study Monitor for acute through chronic general toxicology studies.
• Interpret and integrate data from various sources for regulatory submissions.
• Lead or participate in method development and cross-functional projects.

Skills

Animal Handling

CROs

Data Evaluation

Detail-Oriented

Experimentation

Exploratory Research

Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs)

In Vivo Models

Laboratory Research

Pre-Clinical Developments

Report Preparation

Situational Leadership

Study Directing

Study Monitoring

Timeline Management

Toxicological Risk Assessment

Toxicology

Education

PhD in toxicology, pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences, or related scientific discipline

Tools

GLP Study Director experience

Job description

Merck in the United States (Pennsylvania – West Point) seeks a toxicologist to lead and monitor toxicity studies (GLP and non-GLP) across modalities. You will integrate data from clinical pathology, pathology, and toxicokinetics to create safety profiles for drug candidates, with potential growth toward broader nonclinical safety leadership.

The role involves leading studies, ensuring regulatory rigor, and collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality results within timelines.