Study Director

merckgroup Turin, Italy

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Principal Scientist/Study Director

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Everything we do in Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.

Your Role

You will manage and coordinate preclinical safety, pharmacokinetic, and toxicology studies in rodent and non-rodent species. As a Study Director or Responsible Scientist, you are accountable for the entire study lifecycle, from initial planning and protocol preparation to the scientific evaluation and interpretation of experimental data. You will perform essential in vivo tasks, including treatments, biological sample collection, and clinical observations, while conducting diagnostic and instrumental evaluations. Your responsibilities extend to monitoring outsourced preclinical studies at CROs to ensure quality and compliance. You will develop new experimental methods, coordinate inter-laboratory activities, and draft operational procedures. Furthermore, you support technical staff training and actively contribute to animal welfare standards to ensure the highest level of research integrity.

Who You Are

Degree in Veterinary Medicine, Biology, or a related scientific field.
Proven experience as a Study Director in toxicology and PK studies.
Deep expertise in GLP and GRP regulations and their application.
Skilled in in vivo techniques, sampling, and clinical observations.
Background in monitoring outsourced studies and managing CROs.
Strong ability to draft reports and standard operating procedures.
Commitment to high animal welfare and ethical research standards.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

Job Requisition ID: 299210

Location: Colleretto Giacosa

Career Level: D - Professional (4-9 years)

Working time model: Full-time

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