Principal Scientist, PK/PD

🕒 April 14

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $114k - $185k / year

⏰ Full Time

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Zoetis

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1952

🧬 Biotechnology

💊 Pharmaceuticals

🔬 Science

Biotechnology • Pharmaceuticals • Science

Zoetis is the world's leading animal health company, committed to nurturing the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. With over 70 years of innovation, Zoetis develops a broad portfolio and pipeline of medicines, vaccines, diagnostics, and technologies that span a continuum of care to predict, prevent, detect, and treat animal illnesses. Operating in more than 100 countries, the company supports livestock farmers, veterinarians, and pet owners around the globe. Zoetis is driven by science and their shared passion for the human-animal bond, aiming to create a more sustainable and healthier world for all.

📋 Description

• Independently 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 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.

🎯 Requirements

• Ph.D in pharmacology, biochemistry, or related field with 4 or more years of relevant pharmaceutical development experience • 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 WinNonlin, Monolix or Watson • Working knowledge of bioanalytical methodology • Knowledge of ADA assays and assessment of immunogenicity of biotherapeutics is highly desirable • Experience in PK/PD modeling and simulation such as PBPK, QSP or population PK modeling using NONMEM, R, or related software is highly desirable • Experience interacting with regulatory agencies is highly desirable • Experience conducting GLP studies is desirable. • Must have excellent verbal & written communication skills. • Self-starter, able to prioritize work and work efficiently with minimal supervision.

🏖️ Benefits

• Healthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one • 401K plan with a match and profit-sharing contribution from Zoetis • 4 weeks of vacation • Short-term incentive compensation • Long-term incentives