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

Zoetis - Kalamazoo, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Kalamazoo, MI

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The position involves designing and executing clinical studies for companion animal biologics, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements from US CVB and EU EMA. The role focuses on delivering pilot and pivotal studies that lead to product registrations, providing expertise in companion animal medicine and study conduct, and supporting research and development projects related to companion animal vaccines and infectious diseases.

Responsibilities

• Conduct overall management of clinical studies for Veterinary Medicine Research & Development (VMRD) projects.
• Handle budgeting, investigator/site selection, protocol development/writing, monitoring, data analysis, and report writing.
• Organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously while prioritizing tasks effectively.
• Perform hands-on observations and provide expertise at study sites.
• Ensure compliance with applicable requirements, including SOPs, corporate policies, and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with Clinical and Project teams to track study progress, activities, timelines, and outcomes.
• Identify resource, time, and budget constraints and work with the Project Manager to find solutions.
• Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs for protocol approval and support submission of reports/data to CVB, USDA.

Requirements

• DVM/VMD or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years' experience in U.S. companion animal private practice.
• Preferred: 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.
• Experience in companion animal clinical development in the Animal Health Industry is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.