Sr Scientist

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected.

Purely Driven.

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Together, our Research & Product Development team is driven by a shared passion for pets and people. We have the extraordinary opportunity to innovate and develop products that improve pet wellness while remaining pioneers in the industry. We take pride in representing our portfolio of industry firsts with over 500 scientists including nutritionists, chemists, immunologists, microbiologists, veterinarians, and more. We collaborate to bring our ideas to life and make a meaningful impact with an emphasis on safety and sustainability.

Join us in this exhilarating journey where innovation knows no bounds, and together, we’ll shape the future of petcare.

As a Senior Scientist, Biochemistry & Clinical Translation, you’ll play a critical role within Research & Development (R&D), leading hypothesis-driven research that translates early stage innovation into meaningful outcomes for pet health, product innovation, and business impact. Come prepared to lead the design and execution of scientific research, contributing to advancing Purina’s scientific leadership and ensure discoveries are effectively translated into scalable solutions that support lifelong pet health.

• Design and lead hypothesis-driven research including defining clinically relevant endpoints, experimental design, data generation, and analysis to advance pet health innovation
• Apply deep expertise in biochemistry and related scientific disciplines to translate findings into actionable, evidence-based insights that inform veterinary medicine, product development, and business decisions
• Contribute to and lead research projects, ensuring effective planning, data integration, and timely communication of results
• Partner cross-functionally with product development, manufacturing, and commercial teams to apply research in real-world settings
• Integrate and synthesize complex datasets into clear, scientifically sound conclusions
• Communicate scientific insights effectively both at scientific forums and to non-technical audiences, consolidating those into patents and scientific publications
• Collaborate with external academic partners, research networks, and key opinion leaders to advance knowledge and validate findings
• Mentor and develop junior scientists, contributing to knowledge sharing and scientific capability building

• PhD in Biochemistry, molecular biology, animal science or a related scientific discipline
• Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)/DVM equivalent or experience in applying science to animal health and nutrition
• 8+ years of experience in academia, or clinical research with a focus on translational science
• 5+ years of experience in biochemistry with experience in biomarker research, metabolic pathways, multi-omics integration and systems biology
• 3+ years of experience conducting hypothesis-driven research from design through execution and interpretation

• Scientific and technical expertise is preferred
• Leadership and proven collaboration abilities is preferred
• Communication and proven impact within an organization is preferred

The approximate pay range for this position is $97000 to $133000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location.

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