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MSD

Senior Scientist – Drug Safety, Metabolism

MSD

. Participate as a member of multiple study teams under the supervision or leadership of assigned study leads in Preclinical Development-US .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRahway • New Jersey • United StatesSenior💰 $106,200 - $167,200 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting and monitoring in vivo preclinical safety studies for veterinary pharmaceuticals, ensuring compliance with Good Laboratory Practices and regulatory requirements. Proficient in generating submission-ready reports and packages for global health authorities, with strong communication and organizational skills.

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In Vivo Preclinical Safety StudiesGood Laboratory Practices (GLPs)Regulatory Submission PreparationScientific WritingData Analysis

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Hard Skills
Veterinary SciencesToxicologyPharmacologyBioanalytical TechniquesFlow CytometryImmunohistochemistry (IHC)Tissue Culture TechniquesExperimentationClinical JudgmentResearch Proposal Development
Soft Skills
Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationAttention to DetailTeam PlayerInterpersonal SkillsMultitaskingAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointSharePointAutomated Liquid Handling Systems
Industry Keywords
VICH/GLP21 CFR 58OECDCompanion Animal PharmaceuticalsCRO Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Participate as a member of multiple study teams under the supervision or leadership of assigned study leads in Preclinical Development-US
  • Assist in designing, coordinating, monitoring, and reporting in vivo safety studies for companion animals and/or residue studies for livestock veterinary small-molecule pharmaceuticals
  • Support studies intended to obtain regulatory approval from global health authorities, especially the US FDA
  • Conduct studies in accordance with Good Laboratory Practice regulations and applicable regulatory guidance
  • Travel to CROs to observe critical study phases
  • Perform quality control review
  • Generate and prepare raw data/XML files
  • Generate submission-ready packages for global and US health authorities
  • Assist study leads in meeting study timelines and successful study outcomes
  • Lead generation of raw data packages and submission-ready reports/packages
  • Participate in protocol and data-capture-form creation
  • Help identify CROs and prepare study contracts
  • Participate in pre-study meetings, protocol review/training, and study monitoring visits
  • Collect, review, and monitor study documentation
  • Prepare monitoring visit reports
  • Communicate regularly with study leads and track study-related activities
  • Review raw data, study documentation, phase reports, and final reports for completeness and data integrity
  • Organize and assemble global and US-only submissions for Preclinical Development
  • Assist in reviewing and finalizing study reports
  • Prepare study packages for regulatory submission
  • Transfer study packages to archivists or document depositors

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor of Science with at least four (4) years of experience in veterinary sciences, toxicology/pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or equivalent
  • Recent (within the last 3 years) experience conducting and/or monitoring in vivo preclinical safety studies supporting registration of veterinary/companion animal pharmaceuticals in an industrial setting or CRO
  • Experience preparing and/or obtaining solid scientific reports from CROs
  • Experience with Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Good attention to detail
  • Team-player with strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to multitask, manage competing priorities, deliver work product within established timelines, and adapt to rapidly shifting priorities
  • Knowledge of standard computer software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
  • Familiarity with applicable departmental SOPs, regulations, and guidelines, including VICH/GLP, 21 CFR 58, or OECD
  • Automated Liquid Handling Systems
  • Bioanalytical Method Development
  • Bioanalytical Techniques
  • Clinical Judgment
  • Data Analysis
  • Experimentation
  • Flow Cytometry
  • Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
  • Research Proposal Development
  • Scientific Writing
  • Tissue Culture Techniques
  • US and Puerto Rico residency
  • No visa sponsorship available

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable
  • Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits for employee and family
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
  • Paid holidays
  • Vacation
  • Compassionate and sick days
  • Hybrid work arrangement