Parasitology – Clinical Research at Zoetis

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Veterinary Medicine, Animal HealthIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (minimum); Master's degree (desirable)
Five years’ experience as a clinical study coordinator/monitor or in research/product development in the animal health pharmaceutical industry
Experience in the study design and execution of parasitology laboratory clinical studies
Familiarity with parasitology study designs and models as well as regulatory guidance/expectations for the conduct and execution of parasitology studies
Previous experience with preparation of regulatory submissions for FDA, EPA and/or EMA for product registration
Previous experience working with veterinary clinics and/or research facilities
Experience with Good Clinical Practice and/or Good Laboratory Practices
Ability to work both as a member of a team and independently in a self-directed and self-motivated manner
Excellent skills in organizing, planning, time management, quality, and attention to detail
Well-developed critical thinking skills with the ability to learn on the fly and problem solve
Excellent interpersonal skills with very good written and oral communication skills
Competence with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, OneNote, Teams)
Experience in configuring studies in an electronic data capture platform/eClinical software
Desirable: Experience and interest in the conduct and leadership of companion animal clinical field studies
Desirable: Education and clinical experience in the field of veterinary technology
Desirable: Competence with electronic data capture, eClinical software or remote communication tools
Desirable: MS or MPS in Veterinary Parasitology, Veterinary Biomedical Science or Veterinary Public Health
Willingness to travel approximately 10–40% on an annual basis (variable, depending upon project status)

Responsibilities

Participate on project teams to develop and license veterinary parasiticides
As a member of the clinical team, coordinate or lead the coordination of all study activities, including start up, Investigator training, conduct, site monitoring and close out
Prepare study protocols, amendments, deviations, data capture forms, electronic data capture systems, test article documentation and study reports in preparation for submission to regulatory agencies
Collaborate with multiple internal partner groups to plan, coordinate, conduct, analyze, and report studies
Develop training materials and conduct training of Investigators and other study site personnel
Coordinate animal related study activities (i.e. clinical sampling, test material administration and clinical observations)
Serve as the principal communication link between the Sponsor and study sites
Maintain study files in accordance with SOPs and regulatory requirements
Implement and execute data management processes including paper and electronic data capture, entry, review, tracking, and verification utilizing electronic tools and centralized data management systems
Prepare study files, author study reports and review technical section summaries for submission to regulatory agencies (FDA, EMA, EPA)
Lead multi-functional team(s) serving as a project team member or clinical team lead
Contribute to, review and/or author manuscripts for journal publication
Present results, as needed, both internally and to external scientific audiences

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Study ProtocolsSite MonitoringElectronic Data CaptureData ManagementRegulatory SubmissionsFDAEMAEPAProject ManagementTeam LeadershipInvestigator TrainingClinical Operations

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What education and experience are required for this role?

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required, with a Master's degree desirable. Candidates need five years’ experience as a clinical study coordinator/monitor or in research/product development in the animal health pharmaceutical industry, plus experience in parasitology laboratory clinical studies and regulatory submissions.

How much travel is involved in this position?

Travel is approximately 10–40% on an annual basis, variable depending upon project status.

What are Zoetis' core beliefs that the successful candidate should embody?

The successful applicant embodies Zoetis’ Core Beliefs: Our Colleagues Make The Difference, Always Do The Right Thing, Customer Obsessed, Run It Like You Own It, and We Are One Zoetis.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this Manager I (Parasitology) role?

Strong candidates have a Master's degree, five years of clinical study coordination in animal health, expertise in parasitology studies, experience with FDA/EMA/EPA regulatory submissions, and familiarity with Good Clinical Practice.