The Nonclinical Drug Safety department is seeking a motivated and talented toxicologist with immunology and/or biologics experience to conduct and/or monitor toxicity studies (GLP and non-GLP) as a Study Director or Study Monitor and serve as a departmental representative on drug development teams. Toxicologists at our Company are integral members and leaders of collaborative cross functional scientific teams, addressing challenges from early discovery to late development. Our toxicologists provide scientific leadership in the design and overall conduct of in vivo studies and integrate the findings from all contributing scientists into reports that characterize the safety profile of drug candidates.
PhD and/or DVM with graduate and/or post-graduate work training in toxicology, pharmacology, or related scientific discipline
Clinical Immunology, Clinical Pathology, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Detail-Oriented, Environmental Toxicology, Experimentation, GLP Regulations, Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), Identifying Risks, Immunoassays, Immunology, Immunotherapy, Mentoring Staff, Preclinical Toxicology (Inactive), Professional Integrity, Professional Networking, Regulatory Requirements, Report Preparation, Study Directing, Study Monitoring, Technical Advising, Toxicity Studies, Toxicology, Toxicology Research
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The salary range for this role is $173,200.00 – $272,600.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
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Employee Status: Regular
Relocation: Domestic/International
VISA Sponsorship: Yes
Travel Requirements: 10%
Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable
Shift: Not Indicated
Valid Driving License: No
Hazardous Material(s): N/A
Job Posting End Date: 07/23/2026
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