Senior Toxicology Scientist & Study Director

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

MSD in the United States (PA, West Point) seeks a PhD-level toxicologist to lead and monitor general toxicology studies (GLP and non-GLP). You will design, supervise, and interpret in vivo studies, coordinating cross-functional teams to define safety profiles for drug candidates.

A potential path toward broader nonclinical leadership is available. Responsibilities include regulatory submissions support, data integration, and collaboration with cross-functional staff to ensure high-quality,

Qualifications

• PhD in toxicology, pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences, or related scientific discipline.
• Strong interest in collaborating with cross‑functional teams and communicating openly and often with colleagues.
• Strong listening and leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly using verbal and written formats, including presentations.
• Preferred GLP Study Director experience.
• Familiarity with outsourced study monitoring.
• Familiarity with ICH safety guidelines.
• #EligibleforERP

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of control (Study Director) on assigned acute through chronic general toxicology studies across all modalities.
• Interact with technical, veterinary, and scientific staff to ensure that the study is in compliance with the protocol, amendments, Standard Operating Procedures, regulations, safety guidelines, and company policies and procedures.
• Critically analyze and interpret data.
• Integrate data from other areas (e.g., clinical pathology, pathology, toxicokinetics) in written reports used for regulatory submissions, and communicate results within established timelines.
• Ensure regulatory rigor, proactive risk identification, and timely study execution.
• Build strong collaborative relationships and influence without authority, contributing to an inclusive team environment.
• Deliver high-quality results with accountability and agility, translating objectives into action while continuously improving, embracing change, and demonstrating leadership.
• As needed, lead and/or participate in method development, inter-group initiatives, and various related scientific 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

Job description

MSD in the United States (PA, West Point) seeks a PhD-level toxicologist to lead and monitor general toxicology studies (GLP and non-GLP). You will design, supervise, and interpret in vivo studies, coordinating cross-functional teams to define safety profiles for drug candidates.

A potential path toward broader nonclinical leadership is available. Responsibilities include regulatory submissions support, data integration, and collaboration with cross-functional staff to ensure high-quality,