Clinical Veterinarian - MedTech Surgery, Inc.

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Job Function:
Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development
Job Sub Function:
Animal Medicine
Job Category:
Scientific/Technology
All Job Posting Locations:
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Job Description:

About Surgery

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery? Ready to join a team that's reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world's most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer.

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We are searching for the best talent for a Clinical Veterinarian. This role must be based within a commutable distance of Cincinnati, OH and will be required to be on-site 5 days per week. Relocation assistance may be available to qualified candidates.

Purpose:
This position in Preclinical Operations is responsible for providing clinical veterinary support for the Animal Care and Use program at the Ethicon Endo Surgery animal facility. This position reports to the Attending Veterinarian (AV) and is the backup AV when required.

You will be responsible for:

• Provide high quality veterinary care to research animals in support of J&J's portfolio. Complete duties delegated by the Attending Veterinarian (AV).
• Provide backup support for the AV by fulfilling the AV responsibilities specified in the applicable regulations, codes and guidelines.
• Review or consult on research animal proposals submitted for IACUC review. Serve on a rotational basis to provide veterinary care coverage on weekends and holidays.
• Maintain the relevant sections of the animal care program, SOPs, and training documents to assure the quality of site operations and regulatory compliance.
• Interact with in preclinical personnel to understand their research needs, engaging them in a flexible and constructive manner to address matters of ethical review with a focus on 3
  
  Rs, humane endpoints and adverse effects.
• Train colleagues in techniques and principles which promote 3
  
  Rs, in particular anesthesia and analgesia as well as reported in the literature and communicated at external meetings.
• Assist in the conduct of internal audits and other inspections such as USDA and AAALAC.
• Consult on animal model development to assist researchers as necessary.
• Position will interface with AALAC and USDA employees during unannounced and schedule audits of the animal facility.
• Person will handle low level budget management as well as Contractor people leadership.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine/Veterinary Medical Doctor required.
• 2+ years of experience in clinical veterinary medicine required; regulated industry experience (Medical Device/Pharma/Consumer Goods) strongly preferred.
• Licensure in the State of Ohio or ability to gain licensure in State of Ohio within 6 months of hire required.
• Sound understanding of applicable FDA, GLPs, GMPs, or equivalent/related international animal welfare guidelines, regulations, and requirements and AAALAC standards.
• Experience with livestock/large animals in a research setting strongly preferred.
• Position may require approximate 10% travel.

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