Sr. Scientist (m/f/d), Preclinical Development in Animal Health with Focus on Data-Management
Job Description
To support our Drug Safety & Metabolism Team in Schwabenheim (near Mainz), we are looking for you as of now , full time, as a
Senior Scientist (m/f/d), Preclinical Development in Animal Health with Focus on Data-Management
Your Responsibilities and Tasks:
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Drive scientific contributions to R&D projects for both new and established animal health products.
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Lead the preparation of regulatory submissions for global authorities, including FDA ‑ CVM and EMA ‑ CVMP.
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Champion digitalization and automation initiatives to elevate Drug Safety & Metabolism workflows.
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Support efficient preclinical operations through high ‑ quality scientific and administrative contributions.
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Collaborate seamlessly across functions to ensure robust data integrity and impactful project outcomes.
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Develop clear, well ‑ structured reports, documentation, and project updates.
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Uphold internal standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Your Qualifications:
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Degree in Veterinary Medicine with a PhD or comparable scientific credentials.
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Proven experience in R&D, ideally in the international veterinary pharmaceutical environment.
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Strong b B ackground in (pre)-clinical product development; GLP experience is an advantage.
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Expertise in pharmacology and toxicology.
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Hands ‑ on experience with digitalization and automation tools , is preferred.
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A precise, analytical mindset coupled with a proactive, solution ‑ oriented approach.
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Excellent command of English and German , both written and spoken.
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
People with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference if they are equally qualified.
Required Skills:
Accountability, ADME, Animal Biotechnology, Animal Physiology, Biochemical Assays, Biopharmaceuticals, Cell-Based Assays, Clinical Chemistry, Detail-Oriented, Drug Metabolism, Flow Cytometry, High Resolution Mass Spectrometry (HRMS), Innovation, Ligand Binding Assay, Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), Machine Learning (ML), Mass Spectrometry Analysis, Metabolism, Metabolite Identification, Partnership Strategy, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacovigilance, Teamwork, Veterinary Pathology
Preferred Skills:
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
VISA Sponsorship:
Travel Requirements:
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
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Job Posting End Date:
02/17/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Requisition ID: R382313