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Zoetis

PK/PD Principal Scientist

Zoetis, Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States, 97458

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The Zoetis Veterinary Medicine Research & Development (VMRD) is seeking a talented PK/PD modeler to join our team to discover and develop novel protein therapeutics for veterinary medicine. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for providing PK/PD modeling and simulation support for projects from early research through late-stage development. This position will require a highly motivated and independent leader who can effectively collaborate with other team members to advance projects.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Independently develop PK, population PK, PK/PD, PBPK, and/or QSP models using in vivo study data from different veterinary species, employing NONMEM, R, Monolix or related software.

Collaborate with project teams to use modeling and simulation to help design, optimize or prosecute in vivo PK, PK/PD and clinical studies in line with the strategic direction of the project.

Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to design and prosecute studies in line with the strategic direction of the project.

Provide concise technical reports summarizing modeling and simulation work.

Present research results to scientific teams, management, and regulatory agencies.

Write sections of regulatory submissions and respond to inquiries from regulatory agencies.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Ph.D in bioengineering, mathematics, pharmacology or related field with 4 or more years of relevant pharmaceutical development experience

Proven ability to apply PBPK, QSP or population PK modeling using NONMEM, R, or related software.

Must have excellent verbal & written communication skills

Self-starter, able to prioritize work and work efficiently with minimal supervision.

DESIRED SKILLS

Strong background in statistics.

Experience analyzing PK/PD of biotherapeutics (protein therapeutics).

Self-starter, able to prioritize work and work efficiently with minimal supervision.

Experience interacting with regulatory agencies.

Working knowledge of bioanalytical assays is helpful.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $111,000 - $181,000 .

This position is also eligible for short-term incentive compensation.

This position is also eligible for long-term incentives.

In addition to compensation, Zoetis offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing of our colleagues and their families including healthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one, a 401K plan with a match and profit‑sharing contribution from Zoetis, and 4 weeks of vacation. Visit zoetisbenefits.com to learn more.

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 or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at zoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of “@zoetis.com”. In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded.

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