Target Animal Safety Scientist
Zoetis
13 hours ago
On-site
United States
Clinical Research and Development
Role Description:
Zoetis Veterinary Medicine Research and Development (VMRD) is seeking a highly motivated veterinary scientist for the Target Animal Safety Group within Clinical Pharmacology and Safety Sciences (CPSS) to develop scientifically rigorous target animal safety strategies supporting regulatory approvals and ensuring safe, effective use of Zoetis products globally, across small and large molecules, therapeutic areas, and species (including livestock).
Responsibilities:
- Serve as Technical Lead/Subject Matter Expert on cross-functional teams to define and implement safety strategy and studies; provide input into budget forecasting, milestones, and safety risk assessments.
- Propose and gain concurrence on safety strategies; interpret/communicate data to teams, management, and regulators; identify multi-disciplinary solutions with partners (PK/PD, clinical development, biomarkers, clinical pharmacology, regulatory).
- Critically evaluate and apply toxicology and immunology literature for safety assessments, study design, and regulatory strategy.
- Author/review safety study protocols (VMRD and CROs); monitor CRO safety studies; may serve as a GLP study director for Zoetis-facility studies.
- Stay current on global target animal safety regulations (e.g., VICH, FDA-CVM, EMA-CVMP, USDA-CVB) and apply to strategy, study design, and regulatory submissions with VMRD Regulatory Affairs.
- Author/review technical sections for regulatory submissions; support labeling, product defense, and pharmacovigilance.
- Author manuscripts/position papers.
- Support regulatory compliance; represent Zoetis in relevant trade associations.
- Occasional travel (<15%) to CROs and regulatory bodies.
Minimum Qualifications:
- DVM (or equivalent) plus 5+ years in a related animal health field.
- Strong pharmacology/toxicology/immunology knowledge with ability to translate basic biology to clinical safety findings.
- Regulatory-quality technical writing and scientific oral communication.
- Strong organization, problem-solving, prioritization, and ability to work in a global matrix environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office and databases for literature research/data analysis.
Desirable Qualifications:
- PhD and/or board certification in a veterinary specialty.
- Veterinary clinical practice experience.
- Livestock species experience.
- Biopharmaceutical drug development experience.
- Experience designing/implementing/interpreting GLP-compliant safety studies; GLP Study Director experience desired.
Compensation/Benefits:
- US base salary range: $128,000–$177,000; eligible for short-term incentive compensation.
- Benefits include healthcare/insurance from day one, 401K with match and profit-sharing, and 4 weeks vacation.
Application:
- Visit zoetisbenefits.com to learn more.
Zoetis Veterinary Medicine Research and Development (VMRD) is seeking a highly motivated veterinary scientist for the Target Animal Safety Group within Clinical Pharmacology and Safety Sciences (CPSS) to develop scientifically rigorous target animal safety strategies supporting regulatory approvals and ensuring safe, effective use of Zoetis products globally, across small and large molecules, therapeutic areas, and species (including livestock).
Responsibilities:
- Serve as Technical Lead/Subject Matter Expert on cross-functional teams to define and implement safety strategy and studies; provide input into budget forecasting, milestones, and safety risk assessments.
- Propose and gain concurrence on safety strategies; interpret/communicate data to teams, management, and regulators; identify multi-disciplinary solutions with partners (PK/PD, clinical development, biomarkers, clinical pharmacology, regulatory).
- Critically evaluate and apply toxicology and immunology literature for safety assessments, study design, and regulatory strategy.
- Author/review safety study protocols (VMRD and CROs); monitor CRO safety studies; may serve as a GLP study director for Zoetis-facility studies.
- Stay current on global target animal safety regulations (e.g., VICH, FDA-CVM, EMA-CVMP, USDA-CVB) and apply to strategy, study design, and regulatory submissions with VMRD Regulatory Affairs.
- Author/review technical sections for regulatory submissions; support labeling, product defense, and pharmacovigilance.
- Author manuscripts/position papers.
- Support regulatory compliance; represent Zoetis in relevant trade associations.
- Occasional travel (<15%) to CROs and regulatory bodies.
Minimum Qualifications:
- DVM (or equivalent) plus 5+ years in a related animal health field.
- Strong pharmacology/toxicology/immunology knowledge with ability to translate basic biology to clinical safety findings.
- Regulatory-quality technical writing and scientific oral communication.
- Strong organization, problem-solving, prioritization, and ability to work in a global matrix environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office and databases for literature research/data analysis.
Desirable Qualifications:
- PhD and/or board certification in a veterinary specialty.
- Veterinary clinical practice experience.
- Livestock species experience.
- Biopharmaceutical drug development experience.
- Experience designing/implementing/interpreting GLP-compliant safety studies; GLP Study Director experience desired.
Compensation/Benefits:
- US base salary range: $128,000–$177,000; eligible for short-term incentive compensation.
- Benefits include healthcare/insurance from day one, 401K with match and profit-sharing, and 4 weeks vacation.
Application:
- Visit zoetisbenefits.com to learn more.