Zoetis LLC is hiring a PK/PD Principal Scientist to provide PK/PD modeling and simulation support for projects from early research through late-stage development. You will help discover and develop novel protein therapeutics for veterinary medicine. This role requires a highly motivated, independent leader who can collaborate effectively with team members to advance projects.
What You'll Do
- Independently develop PK, population PK, PK/PD, PBPK, and/or QSP models using in vivo study data from different veterinary species.
- Employ NONMEM, R, Monolix or related software for modeling.
- Collaborate with project teams to use modeling and simulation to help design, optimize or prosecute in vivo PK, PK/PD and clinical studies.
- Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to design and prosecute studies.
- 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.
What We're Looking For
- A Ph.D in bioengineering, mathematics, pharmacology or a related field.
- 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.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-starter, able to prioritize work and work efficiently with minimal supervision.
Nice to Have
- A strong background in statistics.
- Experience analyzing PK/PD of biotherapeutics, specifically protein therapeutics.
- Experience interacting with regulatory agencies.
- Working knowledge of bioanalytical assays.
Technical Stack
- NONMEM
- R
- Monolix
Team & Environment
You will be part of the Veterinary Medicine Research & Development (VMRD) team, collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $111,000 - $181,000
- Comprehensive benefits package supporting physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
- 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.
Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in 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.
