Veterinary Clinical Research Associate - US Clinical Operations

Zoetis Spain SL; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive healthcare

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Zoetis seeks an Associate for US Clinical Operations within Global Clinical Research and Development in Veterinary Medicine Research & Development. The role requires site presence and teamwork across project teams to drive study start-up, conduct, monitoring and close-out, with travel 10-40%.

The successful candidate will coordinate data management, training of investigators, and communication between Sponsor and sites, maintaining study files and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years' experience in companion animal medicine or related field.
• Ability to work in a team and independently, with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, planning and time management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
• Knowledge of data management and regulatory expectations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate or lead all study activities including start up, training, conduct, monitoring and close-out.
• Prepare study protocols, amendments, data capture forms, and study reports; work with internal partners.
• Train Investigators and site personnel; serve as main link between Sponsor and sites.
• Maintain study files per SOPs and regulatory requirements; support data management processes.
• Provide clinical updates to project teams; coordinate animal-related study activities as needed.
• Travel approximately 10–40% annually depending on project status.

Skills

Project coordination

Teamwork

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

eClinical software

Remote communication tools

AI tools

Job description

Job Title

Associate US Clinical Operations Global Clinical Research and Development Veterinary Medicine Research & Development

Position Responsibilities

The successful applicant embodies Zoetis' Core Beliefs: Our Colleagues Make The Difference, Always Do The Right Thing, Customer Obsessed, Run It Like You Own It, and We Are One Zoetis. It is an essential function of this role to have a site-based presence at Zoetis facilities. Within US Clinical Operations, the candidate will be assigned to one or more Project Teams and will have the following duties and responsibilities:

• As a member of the clinical team, assist with, coordinate, or lead the coordination of all study activities, including start up, Investigator training, conduct, site monitoring and close out.
• These may include, but are not limited to: Assist in, or coordinate, the preparation of study protocols, amendments, deviations, data capture forms, electronic data capture systems, test substance documentation and study reports; Collaborate with multiple internal partner groups to plan, coordinate, conduct, analyze, and report studies; Conduct training of Investigators and other study site personnel; Serve as the principal communication link between the Sponsor and study sites; Maintain study files in accordance with SOPs and regulatory requirements; Assist in, or coordinate, data management processes including paper and electronic data capture, entry, review, tracking and verification utilizing electronic tools and centralized data management systems; Provide clinical updates to project teams and sub-teams; Assist with or coordinate animal related study activities (i.e. clinical sampling, test material administration and clinical observations). May include minimal animal handling.
• Travel: approximately 10 - 40% on an annual basis. Variable, depending upon project status.

Education and Experience

Minimum: Bachelor's degree

Work Experience/Skills: Minimum: Two years' experience in companion animal medicine, livestock industry, a biological science area, a veterinary technician position, or research experience in an academic institution or the pharmaceutical industry. Ability to work both as a member of a team and independently in a self-directed and self-motivated manner. Excellent skills in the following competencies: organizing, planning, time management, quality, attention to detail. Well-developed critical thinking skills with the ability to learn on the fly and solve problems. Excellent interpersonal skills with very good written and oral communication skills. Competence with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).

Desirable Experience

• Experience and interest in working with livestock including cattle, swine and/or poultry, as well as companion animals, including dogs, cats and horses.
• Previous experience in a research environment and/or prior experience in research/product development in the animal health industry.
• Understanding of Good Clinical Practice and/or Good Laboratory Practices.
• Experience conducting/monitoring studies to Good Clinical Practice and/or Good Laboratory Practice standards.
• Previous experience in the preparation of regulatory submissions.
• Competence with electronic data capture, eClinical software or remote communication tools.
• Knowledge of and exposure to using AI tools.

Employment Details

Full time Regular Colleague

Travel: approximately 10 - 40% on an annual basis.

Equal Opportunity, Diversity, and Eligibility Statements

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.

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 [e-mail] 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”.

Benefits

• We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.

Company Culture

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture our world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues’ careers, connection and support.