Senior Scientist (DVM), Companion Animal Clinical R&D
Zoetis

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Designs and executes companion animal biologics clinical studies in compliance with US CVB and/or EU EMA regulatory requirements. Deliver pilot and pivotal, clinical and non-clinical studies resulting in product registrations. Provides expertise in the areas of companion animal medicine and study conduct to companion animal vaccines and infectious disease research and development phase projects.

LOCATION: Kalamazoo, MI. (Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.)

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Is responsible for overall conduct of clinical studies in support of Veterinary Medicine Research & Development (VMRD) companion animal research and development projects i.e. budgeting, investigator/site selection, protocol development/writing, monitoring, data analysis and interpretation, report and technical section/regulatory dossier writing. Able to organize and manage several projects and responsibilities at one time and prioritize own work. Hands on observations and expertise at study sites is required.
• Ensure that studies are conducted in compliance with applicable requirements, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), corporate policies, and regulatory requirements and guidelines (e.g., Good Clinical Practice and Good Laboratory Practice).
• Collaborate with both Clinical and Project teams to define and track progress of study status, activities, timelines and outcomes. Identify when resource, time, and/or budget constraints occur and work with the Project Manager and Project Team Leader to identify solutions.
• Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs to gain protocol approval and subsequently support the submission of reports/data to Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB), USDA. May also be involved in studies to support approvals in the EU or the rest of the world.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Support development of colleagues within the clinical team

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Experience:

• DVM/VMD or equivalent with 3 years' experience in U.S. companion animal private practice

Preferred Experience:

• DVM/VMD or equivalent with 5 years' experience in U.S. companion animal private practice, and PhD or MSc, and/or Board Certification in a companion animal discipline, and/or experience in companion animal clinical development in the Animal Health Industry. Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills.

Full time

Regular

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