Director, Toxicology Operations
MSDUpper Gwynedd Township, Pennsylvania, United States
Posted May 21, 2026
173200 - 272600 USD
Full Time
About the Company
At MSD, known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA in the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world – and today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We foster a diverse and inclusive global workforce and operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for all people and communities. For more information, visit www.msd.com and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
Job Description
The Nonclinical Drug Safety (NDS) organization in West Point, PA is seeking a highly motivated individual to lead the Operations group in Toxicology. The successful candidate will manage a team of toxicology biologists and oversee the pre-study and antemortem phases of nonclinical toxicology studies.
Requirements
- Manage a team of toxicology biologists
- Oversee the pre-study and antemortem phases of nonclinical toxicology studies
- Ensure staff are appropriately trained and the laboratory maintains inspection readiness
- Understand and ensure compliance with SOPs and policies, IACUC protocols, safety trainings, and company policies
- Mentor and develop staff
- Foster a culture of high quality work, performance, accountability, and innovation
Benefits
- 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
