Senior Toxicology Scientist & Study Director

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

Job summary

Merck in West Point, PA is seeking a Toxicologist to lead and monitor in vivo toxicity studies across modalities. You will design, execute, and oversee studies ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality data integration for safety assessments.

The role offers leadership opportunities, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and potential growth toward broader Nonclinical Drug Safety leadership within discovery or development programs.

Qualifications

• PhD in toxicology, pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Study Director on acute through chronic general toxicology studies across modalities.
• Critically analyze and interpret data and integrate findings for regulatory submissions.
• Ensure regulatory rigor, proactive risk identification, and timely study execution.
• Lead and participate in method development and related scientific projects.

Skills

Toxicology

Study Design

Leadership

GLP Knowledge

Education

PhD in toxicology or related field

Tools

Regulatory knowledge (FDA 21 CFR Part 58)

Data analysis

Job description

Merck in West Point, PA is seeking a Toxicologist to lead and monitor in vivo toxicity studies across modalities. You will design, execute, and oversee studies ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality data integration for safety assessments.

The role offers leadership opportunities, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and potential growth toward broader Nonclinical Drug Safety leadership within discovery or development programs.