Senior Scientist (m/f/d), Preclinical Development in Animal Health
Merck · Schwabenheim, Germany
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Role summary
Merck seeks a Senior Scientist to support preclinical drug development for animal health products. The role involves designing and evaluating pharmacological and toxicological studies, preparing regulatory submissions, and collaborating across international project teams in Schwabenheim, Germany.
What they're looking for
- Veterinary Medicine degree with PhD or equivalent scientific credential
- Experience in R&D within veterinary pharmaceutical environment
- Demonstrated expertise managing GLP-compliant animal studies
- Strong background in pharmacology, metabolism, and toxicology assessment
- Fluent English and German language proficiency
- Knowledge of ADME, pharmacokinetics, and drug metabolism
What you'll be doing
- Support R&D activities for new and established animal health products
- Evaluate pharmacological and toxicological profiles through literature review and testing
- Plan, conduct, and interpret in-vitro and in-vivo studies under GLP guidelines
- Prepare expert reports, regulatory submissions, and scientific presentations
- Engage with contract research organizations and serve as preclinical representative on multidisciplinary teams
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