Position Announcement: Associate Director/Manager, Swine Biologicals

November 5, 2013 — Zoetis

Join Zoetis! The world leader in the animal health industry is seeking a veterinarian to join the Swine Biologics research team in the Zoetis global research headquarters in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Associate Director/Manager, Swine Biologicals, Global Biologics Research, VMRD, Kalamazoo

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading efforts in the design and implementation of swine studies to test the safety and efficacy of biological products. This includes obtaining clinical samples, conducting clinical evaluations and writing of facility procedures and study protocols

• Responsible for collecting and maintaining accurate documentation to meet regulatory requirements for conducting swine studies

• Responsible for interpreting and correlating clinical results and preparing reports

• Responsible for participation on research project teams with the goal to license animal health biologics

• Responsible for establishing contacts with external experts and third party contractors for the conduct of swine studies

• Hands-on involvement in the conduct of clinical studies, such as vaccinations, making and recording clinical observations, and conducting necropsies

• Will provide leadership in the development of innovative challenge models for swine vaccines that are acceptable to the Regulatory Agency for registration of swine vaccines

• Participate on global teams, as required

• Will make clinical-related contributions to swine emerging diseases

Qualifications

Educational Background

• Minimum: DVM or BS/MS

• Desirable: PhD or DVM with post-graduate training

Work Experience/Skills

• Minimum: DVM with a minimum of 2 years experience in swine medicine or BS/MS with 8 years experience in the biological sciences and/or of research in an academic institution or the pharmaceutical industry.

• Desirable: PhD or DVM with post-graduate training in swine clinical veterinary medicine or in a scientific discipline relevant to animal disease.

Other Attributes Desired

• A good understanding of disease pathogenesis and laboratory clinical assays

• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

• Demonstration of initiative, independent thinking, strong interpersonal skills and an ability to pay attention to detail

• Ability to meet multiple project timelines

• Strong documentation skills

Zoetis, formerly a business unit of Pfizer, is a leading global animal health company dedicated to discovering, developing, manufacturing and commercializing a diverse portfolio of animal health medicines and vaccines to meet the needs of veterinarians, livestock farmers and companion animal owners. Our vision is for our products, services and people to be the most valued by animal health customers around the world. Our mission is built on a six-decade history and singular focus on animal health to bring customers quality products, services and a commitment to their businesses.

Zoetis is a $4.2B animal health business; our products are sold in 120 countries worldwide. We have approximately 9,500 colleagues across diverse skills, capabilities, and functions, including field force, research and development, manufacturing, and various functions in support of our global businesses.

Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.

To Apply

Apply for this position at Careers/Zoetis: www.zoetis.com/careers using posting code US-SC16.