PK/PD Senior Scientist
Zoetis
August 18, 2026
Remote friendly (Michigan, United States)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and analyze in vivo PK/PD, PK and TK studies in multiple veterinary species, including writing study protocols and reports.
- Provide PK and PK/PD modeling and simulation to help select lead candidates and optimize dose regimens.
- Collaborate with bioanalytical team to assess suitability of analytical assays and forecast analytical requirements for projects.
- Lead development of scientific strategy across therapeutic areas with a focus on mechanistic platforms/biomarkers to aid translation, measurement of target engagement, and dose regimen predictions.
- Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to design and prosecute studies in line with project direction.
- Present research results to scientific teams, management, and regulatory agencies.
- Write sections of regulatory submissions, respond to regulatory inquiries, and maintain knowledge of regulatory guidance.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Ph.D. in pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences, biochemistry, or related field.
- 2–4 years post-doctoral experience in pharmaceutical development is highly desirable; DVM DACVCP or DVM Dipl. ECVPT is highly desirable.
- Proven ability to design, analyze, and interpret in vivo PK and PK/PD studies; biotherapeutics (protein therapeutics) experience is highly desirable.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Proficiency with PK/PKPD analysis software such as WinNonlin, Monolix, or Watson.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Self-starter who can prioritize and work efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Working knowledge of bioanalytical methodology.
- PK/PD modeling and simulation (PBPK, QSP, population PK using NONMEM, R, or related) is highly desirable.
Benefits/compensation (if explicitly stated):
- US base salary range: $114,000–$185,000; eligible for short-term and long-term incentives.
- Healthcare/insurance beginning day one, 401(k) match and profit-sharing, and 4 weeks vacation.
- Visit zoetisbenefits.com to learn more.
- Design and analyze in vivo PK/PD, PK and TK studies in multiple veterinary species, including writing study protocols and reports.
- Provide PK and PK/PD modeling and simulation to help select lead candidates and optimize dose regimens.
- Collaborate with bioanalytical team to assess suitability of analytical assays and forecast analytical requirements for projects.
- Lead development of scientific strategy across therapeutic areas with a focus on mechanistic platforms/biomarkers to aid translation, measurement of target engagement, and dose regimen predictions.
- Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to design and prosecute studies in line with project direction.
- Present research results to scientific teams, management, and regulatory agencies.
- Write sections of regulatory submissions, respond to regulatory inquiries, and maintain knowledge of regulatory guidance.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Ph.D. in pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences, biochemistry, or related field.
- 2–4 years post-doctoral experience in pharmaceutical development is highly desirable; DVM DACVCP or DVM Dipl. ECVPT is highly desirable.
- Proven ability to design, analyze, and interpret in vivo PK and PK/PD studies; biotherapeutics (protein therapeutics) experience is highly desirable.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Proficiency with PK/PKPD analysis software such as WinNonlin, Monolix, or Watson.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Self-starter who can prioritize and work efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Working knowledge of bioanalytical methodology.
- PK/PD modeling and simulation (PBPK, QSP, population PK using NONMEM, R, or related) is highly desirable.
Benefits/compensation (if explicitly stated):
- US base salary range: $114,000–$185,000; eligible for short-term and long-term incentives.
- Healthcare/insurance beginning day one, 401(k) match and profit-sharing, and 4 weeks vacation.
- Visit zoetisbenefits.com to learn more.