Role Description
The Zoetis pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, metabolism group (PDM) is recruiting a talented scientist to join our team to discover and develop novel therapeutics for veterinary medicine. We are seeking a talented pharmacokinetics-pharmacodynamics scientist to join our research and development team. This position will require a highly motivated and independent leader who can effectively collaborate with other team members to advance projects. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for designing, conducting, analyzing, and interpreting in vitro ADME and in vivo PK/PD studies in multiple species in support of projects from early research through late-stage development.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Independently design, conduct and analyze in vivo PK/PD, PK and TK studies in multiple veterinary species.
- Design and interpret in vitro metabolism studies.
- Serve as study director or principal investigator for in vivo PK, PK/PD, TK, ADME, or clinical studies (GxP and non-GxP), including writing protocols and reports.
- Collaborate with bioanalytical team to forecast analytical requirements for projects and assess performance of analytical assays.
- Provide PK and PK/PD modeling and simulation to help select lead candidates and optimize dose regimens.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to prosecute studies and projects in line with the strategic direction of the team.
- Present research results to scientific teams, management, and regulatory agencies.
- Write sections of regulatory submissions, respond to inquiries from regulatory agencies, and maintain knowledge of regulatory guidance documents.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Ph.D (1 - 10 years of relevant experience), in pharmaceutics, pharmacology, biochemistry, or related field.
- Ability to design, analyze and interpret in vivo PK and PK/PD studies.
- Design and interpret in vitro drug metabolism studies.
- Skilled in the use of PK and PK/PD analysis software such as WinNonlin or Watson. Experience in PK/PD modeling and simulation is highly desirable.
- Independent scientist with strong background in ADME.
- Solid background in statistics and experience with NOMEM, SAS, JMP and/or R is highly desirable.
- Excellent verbal/written communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Self-starter, able to prioritize work and work efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Working knowledge of analytical methodology.
- Experience interacting with regulatory agencies is highly desirable.
- Experience conducting GLP studies is desirable
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.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Connected to our purpose and Core Beliefs, at Zoetis, we lead with inclusion. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) focus helps create an environment where each colleague can thrive. Our commitment to DE&I begins with our leadership team of diverse backgrounds, experiences and ethnicities, and it is demonstrated in our support of our colleagues and the animal health industry. We have nine colleague resources groups whose members spread awareness, foster inclusivity and make a positive impact on our business and communities.
Our commitment to advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has earned us recognitions as a 2024 Catalyst Award recipient and a Top 50 Company for Workplace Fairness by Fair360 (formerly DiversityInc). Zoetis has also been named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality, a Best Company for Working Parents, a Top Company for Executive Women, among many others. Learn more here.
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