At EMD Serono, Inc. our strength is our people!About the CompanyEMD Serono, Inc., an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, is a leader in the US biopharmaceutical arena, integrating cutting-edge science with unparalleled patient support systems to improve peoples lives. The company has strong market positions in neurodegenerative diseases, MS and endocrinology. EMD Serono is also a leader in fertility treatments. With a clear focus on the patient and a leadership presence in the biopharmaceutical industry, EMD Seronos US footprint continues to grow, with more than 1000 employees around the country and fully integrated commercial, clinical and research operations in the companys home state of Massachusetts.DescriptionThe representative of Toxicology at the R&D hub in Billerica, MA, USA, serves as the interface between discovery teams and the global safety function. He/she represents toxicology on those teams and ensures high quality drug candidates in respect to their non-clinical safety profile. He/she also supports development projects with focus on the USA.Functional TasksServe as the interface between discovery teams at the R&D hub in Billerica and the global toxicology functionSupport discovery activities with high quality toxicology inputSupport development activities for compounds with focus in the USA with toxicology expertisePrepare internal and external (e.g. IND) documents supporting the advancement of drug candidates in the pipelineParticipate in and contribute to internal and external meetings related to drug candidate discovery and developmentEducation/LanguagesDVM, MD, PhD in a life science field, or comparable educationDABT or eligible for DABT status, or comparable certificationEnglish (oral and writing), German desirableProfessional Skills & CompetenciesProfound knowledge and expertise in pharmaceutical compound (NCE and NBE) toxicology and non-clinical safety assessment in generalExperience in early toxicological assessment and testing of drug candidatesKnowledge and experience in drug development with special emphasis on non-clinical safetyPersonal Skills & CompetenciesTeamworkStrong teamwork skills are essential as the major focus of the position is working in and with teamsCustomer OrientationRelates to internal customers, e.g. discovery teams, development functions, and external customers, e.g. FDACommunication with ImpactExcellent communication skills and a high level of persuasive power backed by excellent scientific expertise are required for dealing with both internal and external customersStrategic OrientationBeing located at an R&D hub with, however, the major parts of the own organization located on a different continent requires a deep understanding of strategic necessities in a global organizationChange and InnovationDiscovery project support in particular requires innovative approaches with case by case tailored assessment packagesClick the link below and open the door to the future by submitting your resume today!EMD Serono 0900910
Awards & RecognitionJune 2009, The Boston Business Journal recognizes EMD Serono as one of the Best Places to Work! May 2009, The Scientist magazine names EMD Serono one of the best place to work in the life sciences industries! October 2008, EMD Serono Named as a Top Employer by Science Magazine!more
Location: Rockland, MA
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