Zoetis is hiring a PK/PD Principal Scientist to provide modeling and simulation support from early research through late-stage development. The successful candidate will be an independent leader collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to advance the discovery and development of novel protein therapeutics for veterinary medicine.

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.
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

Ph.D in bioengineering, mathematics, pharmacology or a 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.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
A self-starter, able to prioritize work and work efficiently with minimal supervision.

Nice to Have

Strong background in statistics.
Experience analyzing PK/PD of biotherapeutics, particularly protein therapeutics.
Experience interacting with regulatory agencies.
A working knowledge of bioanalytical assays.

Technical Stack

NONMEM
R
Monolix

Benefits & Compensation

Salary range: $111,000 - $181,000.
Comprehensive benefits package supporting physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing for colleagues and their families.
Healthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one.
401K plan with a company match and profit-sharing contribution from Zoetis.
4 weeks of vacation.
Short-term incentive compensation.
Long-term incentives.

Work Mode

This is a full-time position.

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.