Senior Toxicology Study Director – Drug Safety

Merck; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck's Nonclinical Drug Safety department seeks a motivated toxicologist to conduct and monitor GLP and non-GLP toxicity studies as Study Director or Study Monitor. You will lead study design, oversee execution, and integrate data across disciplines to define the safety profile of drug candidates.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure regulatory compliance, provide scientific leadership, and contribute to method development and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with training in toxicology, pharmacology, or related scientific discipline.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of control (Study Director) on assigned acute through chronic general toxicology studies across all modalities.
• Critically analyze and interpret data and prepare reports for regulatory submissions.
• Ensure regulatory rigor and timely study execution.
• Demonstrate enterprise mindset and leadership, identifying opportunities and driving solutions.
• Lead and/or participate in method development and cross-group initiatives.

Skills

Animal studies

Effective written communication

Evaluate information

Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs)

Oral communications

Proactive thinking

Study directing

Study monitoring

Teamwork

Toxicology

Education

Master’s degree in toxicology or related field

Job description

Merck's Nonclinical Drug Safety department seeks a motivated toxicologist to conduct and monitor GLP and non-GLP toxicity studies as Study Director or Study Monitor. You will lead study design, oversee execution, and integrate data across disciplines to define the safety profile of drug candidates.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure regulatory compliance, provide scientific leadership, and contribute to method development and initiatives.