Team Leader, Vaccine Formulation Development
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Team Leader, Vaccine Formulation Development
Company: Zoetis
Zoetis Veterinary Medicine Research and Development (VMRD) is seeking an enthusiastic colleague for a challenging and fast-paced position in Biologics Product Development in Kalamazoo, MI.
The incumbent is responsible for the design and execution of vaccine formulation and delivery strategies for different antigen types (peptide, protein, nucleotides, viral, bacterial etc.). The scientist in this position is also responsible for working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, authoring technical documents, leading/supporting organizational initiatives, and assessing new capabilities/technologies. The selected individual is expected to have knowledge of immune pathways, molecular biology, and formulation approaches used for vaccine products. The colleague would be responsible for leading a team of vaccine formulation scientists.
Responsibilities
- Design vaccine delivery approaches to attain desired immune response, based on biology of disease and intervention approaches
- Design and conduct studies to characterize molecular and biophysical properties of various types of antigens (peptides, proteins, nucleotides, viral, bacterial etc.)
- Design and development of parenteral biologic formulations (solutions, lyophilized products, and other dosage forms)
- Develop and optimize lyophilization cycle
- Develop and prepare vaccines for clinical studies
- Lead a team of scientists responsible for formulation development of vaccines
- Work with cross-functional teams (internal and external) to execute plans and deliverables
- Keep abreast of relevant new technologies & regulatory expectations/requirements
- Ensure work activities are aligned with relevant Quality and EHS requirements.
Basic Qualifications
- M.S. degree with 7+ years of relevant experience or a Ph.D. with 3+ years of experience in academia (Immunology, Pharmaceutics/Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline), biotech, or pharmaceutical industry
- Research focus in adjuvant research, formulation, and delivery of vaccines or immunotherapeutics
- Prior leadership experience
Preferred Skills
- Experience with various types of vaccine antigens and adjuvant systems
- Advanced knowledge of drug delivery systems for biologicals
- Experience in parenteral formulation development for biologics and lyophilization techniques
- Understanding of biochemistry, degradation pathways, and general approaches for antigen stabilization
- Experience with biophysical techniques and ability to apply them for characterization and problem-solving during vaccine formulation development
- Ability to independently contribute from the bench
- Demonstrated people leader skills, ability to coach, train and lead others in the design, execution and interpretation of experiments for formulation development
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
About Zoetis
At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.