Sr. Principal Scientist, Nonclinical Drug Safety
Merck
September 08, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Rahway, NJ)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Senior scientific leader serving as the Nonclinical Drug Safety (NDS) Therapeutic Area Leader for Immunology, guiding nonclinical development and post-marketing strategies. Responsibilities: oversee immunology programs, deliver nonclinical risk assessments and regulatory documentation, collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, influence safety strategies, mentor leaders, and engage with external scientific and regulatory bodies. Requirements: PhD, DVM, or MD in Toxicology, Immunology, Pharmacology, or related; 12+ years in nonclinical drug development or regulatory experience; expertise in toxicology, immunology, GLP, and regulatory processes; strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills. Preferred: immuno-oncology or multi-modal development experience, scientific publication record, and experience supporting programs to BLA/WMA approvals. HighValue: immunology and immuno-oncology, nonclinical development across discovery to late phases, regulatory submissions, and global safety strategies. WorkSetup: hybrid; ~10% travel.