Sr. Clinical Scientist - Veterinarian

Experiencing together a unique human adventure Animal health is key to the health of the planet. Working at Virbac means taking part in a unique human adventure in which the engagement of each individual contributes to its evolution. Encouraging internal mobility between positions and countries, offering individual development plans and building a partnership based on trust between managers and employees are as many perspectives of motivation for our teams. We also offer them a work environment conducive to exploring new territories and balancing their professional and personal lives. Finally, fostering their engagement to animal health also means listening to them and helping them to acquire new skills, preparing them for the challenges of tomorrow and encouraging them to contribute to an ever more responsible approach to our business.

Sr. Clinical Scientist -Veterinarian Virbac Animal Health is seeking a Senior Clinical Scientist - Veterinarian to join our team.

Within the framework of Virbac strategy, the Sr. Clinical Scientist -Veterinarian will define a plan and execute/ implement preclinical and clinical projects (Target animal safety study, bioequivalence study, pilot and pivotal animal studies, literature analysis, analysis of technical feasibility and other technical tasks) directly or indirectly (though peers and/or direct reports) to support US and global Product Development projects. All clinical projects will lead to the registration and/or commercial launch of new products (pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical), maintenance of existing products and or technical support for the establishment and maintenance of the pipeline portfolio.

Experience: DVM/VMD or equivalent training and experience from a foreign veterinary training program; And/or graduation in the Biological field. Ten or more years of clinical experience in veterinary practice and five or more years of experience in the Regulated Animal Health Industry Research and Development area. Documented experience in the conduct of VICH/ICH GCP studies is required for this position. Ability to travel up to 20%. Project management training or certification preferred. Texas Veterinary Licensure preferred.

Benefits

• 13 Company paid Holidays
• 5 Floating Holidays (prorated)
• 15 vacation days (prorated)
• 5 floating holidays (prorated)
• 6% 401k match
• competitive pay and bonus opportunity
• growth opportunities within the department and much more!

Area of responsibility 1: Plan and Execute Preclinical and Clinical studies and related reporting

Main activities

• Understand and continually acquire advanced knowledge of the regulatory framework for development activities (veterinary GDP, GLP and GCP regulations) in the USA.
• Participate in pre-study planning and the generation or review of training documents and presentations
• Ensure the execution of some preclinical studies in support of the Preclinical Team or for local projects,
• Contribute to the definition, create clinical development plans, and ensure the execution of them through collaboration with the Project Team members, the Project technical Leaders and/or the Clinic Team of another subsidiary or external partner.
• Ensure the oversight of the ongoing subcontracted studies or review study data throughout the study lifecycle to evaluate the quality of the data, trends within the data and to prepare for final analysis -Assist in establishing a monitoring plan for the studies.
• Author protocols, monitoring plans, study support documents, change control documentation, risk analyses, clinical training documents and basic regulatory documents (NCIEs, meeting slides, briefing document, technical section components), final study reports.
• Coordinate CRO-based activities to complete scientific tasks in a timely manner, understand the working process to anticipate possible impacts towards other related internal partners
• Compile all quality reviewed study documents and assemble submission ready components of dossiers/ Technical Sections or product development files -Review protocols, reports and scientific documents generated by other members of the clinical team or research partners.
• Maintain study documentation and support document management and archiving activities.
• Manage data flow throughout the study: data form design, data capture, data review, data analysis and final reporting.
• Support study archiving through the authoring of final reports, abstracts or close-out documentation.
• Support other R&D centers or Regulatory teams for what concerns the clinical and preclinical activities

Expected results Ensure timely approval of marketing authorizations as a result of effective clinical strategy and its implementation. Completed and archived study, statistical, laboratory or summary reports.

Area of responsibility 2: [Cross-Functional Collaboration - Products in development]

Main activities

• Builds long term effective relationships and open communication with Virbac Headquarters and other external partners in order to provide accurate information and timeframes.
• Participates in project R&D meetings to discuss clinical development issues and develop clear project plans with realistic milestones.
• Provides technical support, advice and strategy to other teams within Virbac (e.g. R&D, marketing, quality, formulation, regulatory, and manufacturing sites).
• Liaises with other departments to perform clinical functions e.g., Run QC reviews and audits to ensure complete and accurate data output from all studies.
• Represent the Performance Team within the Corporate project teams for the Clinical function

Expected results Facilitate the development of Clinical submissions that meet regulatory requirements and business objectives.

Training/ Experience necessary to fulfill the job

Educational level or equivalent experience: DVM/VMD or equivalent training and experience from a foreign veterinary training program; And/or graduation in the Biological field.

Total number of years of experience required to fulfill the role Ten or more years of clinical experience in veterinary practice and five or more years of experience in the Regulated Animal Health Industry Research and Development area.

Career prerequisite Documented experience in the conduct of VICH/ICH GCP studies is required for this position. Ability to travel up to 20%. Project management training or certification preferred. Texas Veterinary Licensure preferred.

Virbac provides numerous career opportunities, thanks to the diversity of its jobs and their international dimension. Joining Virbac means joining dynamic teams ambitious for success.

Focusing on animal health, from the beginning At Virbac, we provide innovative solutions to veterinarians, farmers and animal owners in more than 100 countries around the world. Covering more than 50 species, our range of products and services enables to diagnose, prevent and treat the majority of pathologies. Every day, we are committed to improving animals’ quality of life and to shaping together the future of animal health.