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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 leader who can effectively collaborate with other team members to advance projects.\nPOSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:\nIndependently design and analyze in vivo PK/PD, PK and TK studies in multiple veterinary species, including writing study protocols and reports. \nProvide PK and PK/PD modeling and simulation to help select lead candidates and optimize dose regimens.\nCollaborate with bioanalytical team to assess suitability of analytical assays and forecast analytical requirements for projects. \nLead 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.\nWork collaboratively and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to design and prosecute studies in line with the strategic direction of the project.\nPresent research results to scientific teams, management, and regulatory agencies.\nWrite sections of regulatory submissions, respond to inquiries from regulatory agencies, and maintain knowledge of regulatory guidance documents.\nREQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:\nPh.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.\nProven ability to design, analyze and interpret in vivo PK and PK/PD studies.Experience with biotherapeutics (protein therapeutics) is highly desirable.\nSkilled in the use of PK and PK/PD analysis software such as WinNonlin, Monolix or Watson.\nMust have excellent verbal & written communication skills.\nSelf-starter, able to prioritize work and work efficiently with minimal supervision.\nWorking knowledge of bioanalytical methodology. \nKnowledge of ADA assays and assessment of immunogenicity of biotherapeutics is highly desirable.\nExperience in PK/PD modeling and simulation such as PBPK, QSP or population PK modeling using NONMEM, R, or related software is highly desirable.\nExperience interacting with regulatory agencies is highly desirable.\nExperience conducting GLP studies is desirable.\nThe US base salary range for this full-time position is $114,000 - $185,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the base pay target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.\nThis position is also eligible for short-term incentive compensation\nThis position is also eligible for long-term incentives\nIn 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\non day one, a 401K plan with a match and profit-sharing contribution from Zoetis, and 4 weeks of vacation.\nVisit zoetisbenefits.com to learn more.\nFull timeRegularColleagueAny unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.\nZoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.\nNotice: Zoetis Recruiters will contact candidates via email from an address ending in @zoetis.com and may also initially connect with candidates through LinkedIn, including LinkedIn InMail. Zoetis does not use Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, or other web-based/generic email domains to communicate about job opportunities, interviews, or offers of employment. If you receive a recruitment-related email message claiming to be from Zoetis that does not come from @zoetis.com, please treat it as suspicious. For your security, do not reply, click links, open attachments, share personal or financial information, or send money in response to unexpected or questionable recruitment communications.\nZoetis 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  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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