Territory Sales
Manager - Companion animal - northern
CA - Bay area
Growing companion animal health company
is looking for a individual with a proven high results
track record to manage and expand our sales to veterinary
clinics for the northern California territory (ideally
based in East Bay area).
Qualified individuals must have
Bachelors Degree in animal science or related field, 2+
years sales experience and prior animal health sales
preferred, be a high achiever (documented high end
results), have excellent presentation skills (to a group),
and be a self-starter.
Product
Development Manager- R&D
The
Product Development Manager is a hands-on position, that
must also be able to strategize, plan, coordinate and
execute present and future activities of cross functional
teams of professionals.
The position requires a person that is experienced,
motivated, disciplined, flexible, action-oriented, results
driven, an effective communicator, and a seasoned problem
solver with uncompromising integrity.
The PDM will prosecute
product development activities culminating in the
registration of new products and actively
engage colleagues in cross-functional settings to set,
drive and achieve Business Objectives outcomes.
Responsibilities:
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Plan, coordinate and execute development
studies to support product dossiers.
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Organize and manage Development Teams, CROs,
and third-party contractors to drive successful outcomes.
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Dialogue with regulatory authorities
throughout the development and post-development life cycles
of products.
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Estimate resource requirements to support
development objectives.
Prepare and oversee the preparation of
documents (protocols, forms, charts, etc.) for research
studies.
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Ensure GLP and GCP adherence during the
execution of development activities.
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Monitor, support, or coordinate the monitoring
of development studies.
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Audit data and documents supporting
development studies and/or product dossiers.
- Respond to issues and requests by investigators during their
execution of development studies.
- Prepare Final Study Reports
- Coordinate and assist in the QC,
close-out and audit of development studies
- Perform Good Clinical Practices (GCP) Quality Assurance Audits for
Development Project studies on raw data or final
reports.
- Work with outside contractors in maintaining compliance with
protocols, and SOPs.
- Participate in the preparation of document packages for submission to
regulatory authorities.
Training
and Education:
- MS, DVM, or PhD in a
Science Curriculum.
- Training and
knowledge of regulations regarding the use of animals in
research.
- Training and
knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCPs) and Good
Laboratory Practices (GLPs).
- Training/experience
in Project Management.
Critical
Talents & Skills:
- Working knowledge of
Office Automation Tools in a Microsoft dominated
environment. (e.g.,
Word, Excel, etc.).
- Excellent writing
skills, particularly technical/science writing.
- Excellent verbal and
social skills with an affinity for working in stressful
and fast-paced environments.
- Detail oriented.
- Excellent
organizational skills.
- Able to be effective
as both team member and team leader.
- Working knowledge of
CFRs relevant to FDA/CVM and EPA.
- Working knowledge of
GCPs and GLPs.
Travel:
- Predominantly within
the US, with some Canadian and European potential.
- Normally 10-30%, with
periods as much as 50%.
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exciting opportunity, please
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Director
- Clinical Services - midwest
Progressive company
focused on streamlining and supporting the development
process for biotechnological and pharmaceutical innovators,
from Concept to Commercialization, is searching for a
Director of Clinical Services.
Company provides analytical, clinical, custom
laboratory, regulatory, manufacturing and QC services in
order to enhance the efficiency of product development for
our clients.
The Director of Clinical
Services will direct the strategic and tactical
plans of the Clinical Services department, provide
and seek support and interaction with other internal
departments, and serve as the primary interface with outside
clinical contract services and research organizations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Individual must have a Doctor
of Veterinary Medicine with at least 5 years experience in
the biologics or biopharmaceutical industry.
Advanced degrees in related
fields are desirable.
Must have demonstrated
success at managing clinical development activities, budget,
and personnel.
Business management
experience is a plus.
TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL AND
HUMAN RELATIONS SKILLS REQUIRED:
In-depth knowledge of
federal and state regulatory agencies and their mandates.
Must understand and have
experience in Project Management.
Ability to utilize
corporate communicative equipment is required including
Microsoft Office, Outlook, Project Management and Time
Tracking Software.
Outstanding written and
verbal communication skills.
Strong positive
negotiation skills leading to win/win situations.
Financial planning and
accountability skills.
Strong leadership skills
acquired through prior management of a Clinical Development
business unit.
Outstanding strategic
planning skills.
Travel to client sites as
required.
Knowledge of regulatory guidelines and
submission protocols
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exciting opportunity, please
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Manager / Assoc Dir
Regulatory
- Veterinary Biologicals
A global veterinary
pharmaceutical company is looking for a Manager -
Veterinary Biologicals -
Regulatory to support its Regulatory and R&D groups. The
Mgr will report to directly to the Senior Director.
The position would
primarily address veterinary biological product
registration needs for the United States. With the
guidance of the Senior Director, and the rest of the
regulatory team, the Mgr would develop the regulatory
strategy for the team, and be responsible for all US
regulatory submissions for that project.
In addition, the Mgr
would serve as the primary liaison with Biological
Discovery to provide early regulatory input into early
phase Discovery projects. The candidate would
liaise with New Product Marketing to develop label claims,
and product supporting materials. The Mgr would
liaise closely with EU and CALAR regulatory staff to
facilitate global registration where appropriate.
In addition to project
responsibilities, the candidate would serve as an
alternate Liaison with USDA. Additional
responsibilities would involve obtaining required permits,
and miscellaneous submission as requested by the Senior
Director. Duties would require some travel,
primarily domestic, approximately 2-5 days a month.
No current direct reports are anticipated,
Qualifications:
- MS in biology, animal
science or other related science required, PhD or DVM
preferred
- A minimum of 5 years
experience with veterinary biological products
preferably in regularly affairs or a related area. (10+
yrs exp ideal)
- Strong verbal & written
communication skills
and a demonstrated ability to work in a team
environment
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Understanding of the veterinary
biological development process and USDA regulatory
requirements desirable. Background knowledge in the
production and testing of veterinary biological products
desirable.
- Background knowledge in
global biological regulatory requirements,
specifically EU and Japan
- Experience with trade
organizations and other industry groups
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more about these exciting opportunities, please e-mail
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Manager
- Clinical
Development Projects - Veterinary Oncology
Leading
animal health company is looking for a Manager - Clinical
Development Projects with an Oncology emphasis. This position will report
directly to VP of R&D.
The
Manager will formulate comprehensive development plans for
each new proposed product, especially in the area of anti-infectives
to treat infectious diseases.
This includes designing and writing of study
protocols, selecting research facilities and researchers to
execute studies, overseeing and monitoring studies,
analyzing and interpreting study results, writing study
reports, and preparing submissions to regulatory agencies.
This positions also provides technical support to commercial
operations and presents results of studies to the scientific
community.
Requirements:
• Ph.D. in an animal health related field or a DVM with special
training in oncology
• Advanced degree (MS or Ph.D.) in clinical veterinary oncology
in addition to a DVM, would be desirable
• Two to five years of experience in product development within
or closely associated with the Pharmaceutical industry is
preferred.
• Must possess the ability to organize and manage a variety of
projects at any one time demonstrating strict attention to
detail.
• Must possess good organizational skills and manage time
efficiently.
• Must be self-motivated, communicative and a problem solver.
• Good interpersonal skills to work within a team environment
To find out more about this
exciting opportunity, please
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Regional
Account Manager - Veterinary Equipment - southern CA
Veterinary diagnostic
equipment company is looking for a individual
with a proven high results track record to manage
existing accounts and develop new customers for its
products in the southern California territory. Travel may
range between 20-40% within the territory.
The
qualified candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and be
a highly motivated, self-starter with a minimum of 2
years of sales experience
within the Animal Health Industry.
R&D
Group Leader - Medicinal Chemistry
Global
pharmaceutical company is looking for a R&D Group
Leader - Medicinal Chemistry to lead a team of 4-5
chemists which supports the Veterinary R&D Discovery
team. This is a strong leadership position which
will work directly with various senior management.
This
position requires a PhD in Organic Chemistry
and a minimum of 10 yrs experience in synthetic organic
chemistry with prior experience with a pharmaceutical
company. Also requires a broad knowledge of drug
discovery and biological processes, current knowledge of
intellectual property matters and prior team leading
experience.
Ideal candidate
will also have post-doctoral research, external
presentations experience, and management skills.
For
immediate consideration please send your resume to resumes@thevetrecruiter.com.
Senior
/ Principal Scientist - Companion Animal
Health DD - Immunologist
Global
companion animal health
pharmaceutical company is looking for an
Immunologist to
discover novel therapies for the treatment, management and
prevention of disease in companion animals including dogs,
cats and horses.
Expertise
in the mechanisms and pathways involved in allergic and
inflammatory disease is essential, as is the ability to
apply that knowledge to identify novel targets for control
of allergic and inflammatory disease in companion animals.
A working knowledge of mechanisms of lymphocyte activation
and inhibition, cytokines, and pathways of signal
transduction as well as a demonstrated ability to perform
assays of lymphocyte function is essential, with
experience of flow cytometry being an advantage. An
understanding of anti-infective targets and therapies and
of immune enhancers would be highly desirable. Hands-on
experience of designing and running studies in companion
animals would be useful. Experience in determining the
strategic direction of a project area and gaining buy-in
from governance bodies would be a significant advantage,
as would the ability to plan activities chronologically,
meet deadlines, and set priorities appropriately.
This
role requires significant scientific leadership and the
ability and enthusiasm to drive the science, and to
actively seek and maintain relevant collaborations both
internally and externally. Excellent communication skills
will be evident by the ability to communicate complex
scientific principles and data in an accessible and
effective style. The ability to engage with colleagues in
different groups to achieve the objectives of the team
will be essential. The role does not currently involve
direct supervision, so the ability to work within a matrix
environment is extremely important.
Qualifications:
Minimum:
PhD in Biological Sciences or equivalent
qualification/experience
Desirable: Immunology based degree or PhD
Three
years experience working on immunology based projects
Desired:
Prior
experience in drug discovery or development within the
pharmaceutical industry
Experience in strategic decision making around choice of
targets and project progression
Experience working on identification and use of biomarkers
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Director of
Virology - Animal Health
Global
pharmaceutical company is looking for a Director of
Virology to lead its discovery / research team in
the identification of new vaccine opportunities against
viral pathogens and early-stage development of these
opportunities.
This
position requires a PhD and/or DVM;
Candidate will have significant experience and scientific
credibility in one or several of the areas of viral
diseases, all associated technologies (cell culture, viral
isolation and propagation) and
the epidemiology of viral diseases; Candidate will have an
excellent knowledge and experience in the area of
vaccinology and the ability to translate identified
technical developments into vaccine opportunities; this
implies a very good experience in all areas of vaccine
research development and production; an excellent ability
to work in a team and project driven organization and to
work with teams in US and Europe.
For
immediate consideration please send your resume to resumes@thevetrecruiter.com.
Product
Manager - Animal Health Medical Devices
We
are recruiting on an opening for a Product Manager in the
Animal Health Medical Device arena. This is a
developing market and the company is entering a growth
phase in their business. This could be of interest
to someone who likes to keep up with gadgets and
technology compared to FDA and EPA products. This position
reports to the Director of Marketing and has no direct
reports. This individual will be involved in channel and
sales force strategy.
Qualifications
include:
-
B.S./B.A.
degree in science or a business discipline with strong
technical background
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Minimum
8 years
previous sales and marketing experience
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Excellent
verbal, written and communication skills
-
Strong
interpersonal, problem-solving, time management,
decision-making and organizational skills
For
immediate consideration please send your resume to resumes@thevetrecruiter.com.
Veterinary
Pathologist / Research Leader
Global
pharma company is looking for a Reseach Leader for
pathology section of its the Non-Clinical Drug Safety
department (NCDS) is responsible for all aspects of
pathology from early Discovery support through development
and marketing of the Company’s therapeutics.
The
successful candidate will have the opportunity to evaluate
and interpret outcomes from both discovery and regulatory
toxicology studies. Regulatory work includes the planning,
conduct, reporting and review of toxicology studies,
including peer-reviews. In addition, pathologists
represent the department on discovery and development
project teams. The balance between discovery, regulatory
and team management activities is flexible to match the
needs and talents of the successful candidate
This
position requires a Veterinary/medical degree preferably
with PhD in Pathology or a related field and
Board-certified/eligible by the American College of
Veterinary Pathologists. Familiarity with Good Laboratory
Practice guidelines and 2-5 years experience working in a
regulatory toxicology environment is essential. An
enthusiasm to work with Discovery colleagues to
participate in and develop investigative programs is very
desirable. An ability to balance and constantly prioritize
regulatory work with Discovery projects is critical.
Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively and
to foster productive dialog on complex topics is
required as well as the ability to contribute effectively
to sound decision making in a manner that is timely and
consensus based. The ability to introduce new ideas,
practices and technologies to effectively enhance the drug
development process is expected.
For
immediate consideration please send your resume to resumes@thevetrecruiter.com.
Senior
/ Principal Scientist - Animal
Health DD - Immunoendocrinological
Senior
Scientist-Leading Animal Health Pharmaceutical and
Biologicals company has an opportunity for a Senior
Scientist to help
identify potential immunoendocrinological and
endocrinological targets that could lead to new products.
The successful applicant will be expected to have
detailed scientific knowledge of these fields and a
command of how that knowledge could be applied to treat
diseases in a production setting.
She/he will be expected to lead Discovery efforts
within this arena, suggest new approaches, and evaluate
opportunities
Position
requires DVM & MS or PhD. The ideal candidate
will have Board certification, be a graduate in
endocrinology, theriogenology or immunology and have
experience in early phase of research (animal model
development, new substrates, vaccines and
biopharmaceuticals) as well as product registration
requirements (USDA/FDA/EMEA)
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Clinical
Veterinarian / Assoc Director - midwest
Global
R&D company is looking for a Clinical Veterinarian.
Depending on experience, candidate may also be titled as
Associate Director. This position will
manager/supervise a staff of 3 and
will have
oversight of our in-house genetic monitoring program,
development of policies on genetic management of our
commercial colonies, and our genetic testing services and
related veterinary care.
This person will be responsible for providing
training in genetics to our technical services, sales, and
marketing staff. This
position will be responsible for overseeing the review of
breeding histories of commercial colonies and providing
technical input on the genetic management of the
colonies. This position will also have contact with our
customers and support our Director to ensure regulatory
compliance.
This
position requires a DVM and a veterinary medical license for
at least one state. Completion of a residency program
in laboratory animal and ACLAM board certification or
eligibility is highly desired. At least 3 years of
previous research experience is required. Excellent
leadership and communication skills also required.
To find out more about this
exciting opportunity, please
send your resume for immediate consideration to stacy@thevetrecruiter.com.
Senior
/ Principal Scientist - Animal
Health Drug Discovery
Global veterinary pharmaceutical company is
seeking a Senior Principal Scientist
for their Animal Health R&D Drug Discovery
Dept. The position would participate in
protocol development and experimental design, test article
administration (IV, IM, PO,
IP
,
SC
), necropsy and data management.
This would be an excellent
opportunity for a veterinarian who would like to work in
Research & Development but doesn't have much R&D
experience because we can consider a veterinarian right
out of practice who has an interest and a small amount
of experience in R&D for this position. Some
research experience would be helpful however.
This position contributes to the process of discovering
and developing Animal Health product candidates. The
position will work across more than one of the Animal
Health entities: Metabolism and Safety, Pharmaceuticals,
or Biologicals. The incumbent would participate in
protocol development and experimental design, test
article administration (IV, IM, PO, IP, SC), necropsy
and data management.
The candidate's
responsibilities will include: Logistical and
hands on coordination of various on-site Good Laboratory
Practices (GLP) and non-GLP studies in regulated species
and livestock as Principal Investigator or study
participant. Supervision and/or hands on conduct
of post mortem examinations of animals on both a
scheduled and as needed basis. Hands on conduct of
various observations during the conduct of multiple
studies.
This position will require excellent oral and written
communication and negotiation skills; organization;
detail-orientation; self-starting / independent
initiative; flexibility where appropriate;
resourcefulness; and ability to manage multiple projects
simultaneously.
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more about this exciting opportunity, please
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Manager of Toxicology
Global veterinary pharmaceutical company is
seeking a Manager of Toxicology. In this
position, you will manage all
activities to ensure that all toxicology work necessary
for all new and existing drug and pesticide products is
conducted to meet EPA and CVM requirements.
You will be the principal Animal Health liaison
with EPA, CVM and other internal groups such as
development teams, sales, marketing, etc. regarding the
toxicity of all Animal Health products.
You will advise,
develop and manage testing strategies necessary for the
explanation of toxicological effects and to summarize and
communicate large amounts of complex toxicology data in a
clear, simple, concise, and convincing manner.
Qualifications:
•Advanced
degree in toxicology (MS or PhD) plus 10 years experience
in regulatory toxicology. PREFER
Board
certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of
Toxiclolgy
(DVM
or DVM DABVT)
•Knowledge
of the necessary toxicology data to acquire approvals of
animal drugs and registrations for pesticides".
•Ability
to work individually and collaboratively with a team
•Excellent
technical and human relations skills
•Excellent
written and oral communication skills
•Excellent
organizational and document management skills
•Ability
to foresee the consequences of studies or proposed
studies, conducted elsewhere, upon company products
•Experience
in contracting and monitoring toxicology studies to CRO's"
•Experience
in meeting with regulatory authorities such as EPA, CVM
and others".
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Senior
/ Principal Scientist - Animal
Health Drug Discovery
Global veterinary pharmaceutical company is seeking
a Senior Principal Scientist
for their Animal Health R&D Drug Discovery
Dept. The position would participate in
protocol development and experimental design, test article
administration (IV, IM, PO,
IP
,
SC
), necropsy and data management.
Responsibilities
will include: Logistical and hands on coordination
of various on-site Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and
non-GLP studies in regulated species and livestock
as Principal Investigator or study participant.
Supervision and/or hands on conduct of post mortem
examinations of animals on both a scheduled and as needed
basis. Hands on conduct of various observations
during the conduct of multiple studies.
Qualifications:
DVM (degree and/or
experience in pathology a plus) with extensive experience
in a regulated research setting (conduct of GLP studies)
and experience in the role of a GLP Principal
Investigator. Independent hands on experience with
the conduct of post mortem examinations. Proven
communication skills and evidence of staying organized in
a highly complex work environment, evidence of having
managed multiple projects simultaneously.
This position will require excellent oral and written
communication and negotiation skills; organization;
detail-orientation; self-starting / independent
initiative; flexibility where appropriate;
resourcefulness; and ability to manage multiple projects
simultaneously.
Demonstrated
ability to work well in team setting. Sound
interpersonal skills, demonstrated trustworthiness and
flexibility in working and interacting with a diverse work
group.
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Development Manager
/ Clinician
The
Development Manager is a key, skilled individual, whose
principal roles are to provide a veterinary perspective to
development teams and be a study director, responsible for the development of non-NADA animal health products
intended for distribution through veterinarians. This
successful Manager will have a technical background, a
strong scientific perspective, and practical knowledge of
veterinary medical issues.
The position will focus on the development of
products that are not subject to formal pre-market
regulatory approval.
Essential Functions:
·
Lead studies generating data to support
product development efforts of
veterinary health products (dermatological, dental,
nutritional, ophthalmic, etc.).
·
Propose, design, organize, manage, and report
scientific evaluations of products undergoing development
for various veterinary uses.
Evaluations include, but are not limited to:
formulation suitability, product safety, and laboratory and
field effectiveness, etc.
·
Provide technical support to multi-functional
product development teams.
·
Collaborate with colleagues in multinational
development efforts.
·
Provide pre-launch technical support to
Marketing and Professional Services in the form of internal
technical manuscripts, product brochures, and training of
technical and sales staff.
·
Publish and present scientific data in
corporate publications, scientific journals, and at regional
and national veterinary congresses and association meetings.
·
Participate in formulation development and product
innovation efforts.
·
Provide
formal support and opinions (regulatory implications,
concept feasibility, etc.) to Marketing in the review of
potential product candidates or innovations.
Additional Responsibilities:
·
Assist in
developing labeling in compliance with relevant local,
state, and federal regulations.
·
Suggest
new product candidates based on unfilled needs in the market
place and via line extensions (e.g., formulation
improvements).
·
Manage test
materials and/or marketed product samples in support of
safety and effectiveness studies.
·
Follow up on research and development projects as
necessary.
·
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
·
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine preferred;
alternatively, an equivalent combination of education and
relevant experience
·
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate
complex scientific information to a variety of professional
and lay audiences
·
Ability
to interact with all members of multi-discipline and
multi-national project teams
·
Ability to work well in team environments to
accomplish shared objectives
·
Demonstrated management skills with a history of
meeting personal and corporate objectives
·
Understanding of product development, research
protocols, research reports, and technical communication
·
Excellent oral and written communication skills
·
Creative thinker with the ability to develop new
product concepts or adapt existing products to fit the needs
of Marketing
·
Working knowledge of applicable regulations
·
Ability to utilize scientific methods in research and
development
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exciting opportunity, please e-mail your resume for immediate consideration to stacy@thevetrecruiter.com.
Senior Scientist - Veterinary
Pathologist
Working
with other dedicated staff, this position will report to
the Toxicology/Target Animal Safety Group Leader in
R&D/Lab Sciences/Metabolism & Safety (M&S) to
serve R&D needs for expertise in pathology,
toxicology, drug development and regulatory submissions.
The
primary focus of this position is to bring pathology and
toxicology experience to the R&D Development and
Discovery teams. As
such, this person will spend much of their time attending
drug discovery and development team meetings to assure
that pathology and toxicology input to the drug
development process in R&D meets all business and
regulatory needs. This
position will also serve to review draft safety study
protocols to be conducted by R&D staff, participate in
pathology peer review of studies conducted by R&D at
company or CRO facilities, potentially monitor safety
studies conducted at CROs for M&S, and potentially
serve as a GLP study director for safety studies conducted
by M&S.
The
position will serve as a peer review pathologist, as
needed, and will participate actively in the formation of
regulatory submissions of compounds for for marketing
status approval worldwide.
This person will likely travel to regulato
