Veterinary Clinical Research Associate - US Clinical Operations

Zoetis, Inc; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis, Inc. in Kalamazoo, MI, is seeking an Associate for US Clinical Operations within Global Clinical Research and Development, Veterinary Medicine Research & Development.

You will coordinate all study activities from start-up to close-out, train site personnel, and serve as the main link between Sponsor and study sites.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in companion animal medicine, livestock industry, a biological science area, a veterinary technician position, or research experience.
• Ability to work both as a member of a team and independently in a self-directed and self-motivated manner.
• Excellent organizing, planning, time management, quality, and attention to detail.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Competence with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead study activities including start up, investigator training, conduct, site monitoring and close out.
• Prepare study protocols, amendments, deviations, data capture forms, and study reports.
• Collaborate with internal partner groups to plan, conduct, analyze, and report studies.
• Train Investigators and site personnel.
• Maintain study files per SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with data management using electronic data capture and centralized systems.
• Provide clinical updates to project teams and sub-teams.
• Coordinate animal-related study activities and clinical observations.
• Travel approximately 10-40% annually.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 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.

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