PK​/PD Senior Scientist

Zoetis, a global leader in animal health, seeks an enthusiastic colleague to join our Veterinary Medicine Research and Development (VMRD) PK/PD Team to discover and develop novel therapeutics for veterinary medicine.

The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for designing, conducting, analyzing, and interpreting in vivo PK/PD studies in multiple species in support of projects from early research through late‑stage development. This position will require a highly motivated and independent individual who can effectively collaborate with other team members to advance projects.

• Design and analyze in vivo PK/PD, PK and TK studies in multiple veterinary species, including writing study protocols and reports.
• Provide PK and PK/PD modeling and simulation to help select lead candidates and optimize dose regimens.
• Collaborate with the bioanalytical team to assess suitability of analytical assays and forecast analytical requirements for projects.
• Lead development of scientific strategy across therapeutic areas with a focus on mechanistic platforms/biomarkers to aid in translation, measurement of target engagement, and dose regimen predictions.
• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to design and prosecute studies in line with the strategic direction of the project.
• 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.

• Ph.D. in pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences, biochemistry, or a related field.
• 2‑4 years of post‑doctoral experience in pharmaceutical development is highly desirable.
• DVM DACVCP or DVM Dipl. ECVPT is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to design, analyze, and interpret in vivo PK and PK/PD studies.
• Experience with biotherapeutics (protein therapeutics) is highly desirable.
• Skilled in the use of PK and PK/PD analysis software such as Win Nonlin, Monolix, or Watson.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self‑starter, able to prioritize work and work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of bioanalytical methodology.
• Experience in PK/PD modeling and simulation such as PBPK, QSP, or population PK modeling using NONMEM, R, or related software is highly desirable.

US base salary range: $114,000 – $185,000.

Salary range is determined by role, level, and location. The displayed range reflects the base pay target for new hires. Additional short‑term and long‑term incentive compensation may be available.

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits effective on day one.
• 401(k) plan with company match and profit‑sharing contribution.
• Paid vacation: 4 weeks.
• Additional short‑term and long‑term incentive plans.

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 expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification.