Senior Scientist (m/f/d), Preclinical Development in Animal Health
Merck · Schwabenheim, Germany
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Role summary
A pharmaceutical company seeks a Senior Scientist to support preclinical development for animal health products. The role involves evaluating pharmacological and toxicological profiles, planning and conducting GLP-compliant studies, and preparing regulatory submissions for an international team.
What they're looking for
- Veterinary Medicine degree with PhD or equivalent scientific credentials
- Experience in R&D within international veterinary pharmaceutical environment
- Expertise managing animal studies under GLP guidelines
- Strong knowledge of pharmacology, metabolism, toxicology, and active substance evaluation
- Fluent English and German language proficiency
- Proficiency in ADME, pharmacokinetics, and drug metabolism assessment
What you'll be doing
- Support R&D activities for new and established animal health products scientifically
- Compile and assess pharmacological and toxicological profiles through literature and testing
- Plan, conduct, and evaluate in-vitro and in-vivo studies according to GLP standards
- Prepare expert reports, regulatory submissions, and scientific presentations for authorities
- Engage with contract research organizations, external experts, and serve as preclinical representative in multidisciplinary teams
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