Director, Toxicology Operations

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.  This group of highly trained and experienced technical staff conducts the antemortem phase of general toxicity studies required to support early discovery through late stage drug development.  These studies range in duration from single dose to up to two (2) years. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of toxicology biologists (both direct and indirect reports) and oversee the pre-study and antemortem phases of the nonclinical toxicology studies they conduct  

• 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; leverage diversity of backgrounds, skill sets, capabilities, and experiences

• Foster a culture of high quality work, performance, accountability, and innovation

• Lead/oversee regularly scheduled group meetings to disseminate information, discuss study and project updates, and promote team collaboration

• Provide oversight to operational teams

• Engage in strategic planning to support the daily operations of the group

• Collaborate with multiple functional groups within and outside of NDS

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's (with 14+ years) or Master's (with 10+ years) in Animal Sciences, Biology or a related discipline and relevant toxicology laboratory experience

Required Experience and Skills:

• Previous supervisory or management experience

• Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of and experience with Good Laboratory Practices (US FDA 21 CFR Part 58)

• Strong commitment to developing staff

• Strong listening, communication (verbal and written), and leadership skills

• Familiarity with recording and reviewing laboratory data   

  

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Required Skills:

Animal Science, Communication, Drug Development, Effective Listening, Ethical Compliance, Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), Oral Communications, People Leadership, Toxicity Studies, Toxicology, Toxicology Research

Preferred Skills:

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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.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

05/17/2026

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