Scientist/Senior Scientist

Role Description

About The Position

Zoetis Veterinary Medicine Research and Development (VMRD) is seeking an enthusiastic colleague for a challenging and fast-paced position in Biologics Product Development in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The incumbent will lead the design and execution of biologics formulation and delivery strategies for monoclonal antibodies and vaccine products. This role partners closely with cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams to develop robust technical solutions, author high-quality technical documentation, and lead or support key organizational initiatives. The scientist will also evaluate and introduce new capabilities and technologies to strengthen the organization’s formulation and delivery platform. The selected individual is expected to bring strong working knowledge of immune pathways, molecular biology, and formulation approaches commonly used in vaccine and antibody formulation development. This colleague will serve as a subject matter expert, contributing broadly across cross-functional programs.

Requirements

• M.S. with 5+ year, or Ph.D. with 3+ years of biotech/pharmaceutical industry experience, in Immunology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Drug Product Development, or a related discipline, with a research focus on antibody and vaccine formulation and delivery for vaccines and/or Immunotherapeutics.

Nice To Haves

• Strong background in parenteral biologics liquid and freeze-dried formulation development
• Advanced knowledge of drug delivery systems for biologicals
• Hands-on experience with emulsion and particulate formulation development
• Experience in development of mRNA-based vaccines
• Understanding of biochemistry, degradation pathways, and general approaches for antigen and protein stabilization
• Experience with biophysical techniques and ability to apply them for characterization and problem-solving during protein and vaccine formulation development
• Ability to analyze complex datasets and translate findings into clear, actionable insights for technical and cross-functional audiences

Responsibilities

• Design vaccine delivery approaches to attain desired immune response, based on biology of disease and intervention approaches
• Design and conduct studies to characterize molecular and biophysical properties of various modalities (peptides, proteins, nucleotides, viral, bacterial etc.)
• Design and development of parenteral biologic formulations (solutions, emulsions, lyophilized products, and other dosage forms) for vaccines and monoclonal antibodies
• Develop and optimize lyophilization-cycle for injectable dosage forms
• Develop and prepare antibody and vaccine formulations for clinical evaluations
• Work with cross-functional, co-dev and project teams (internal and external) to execute plans and deliverables
• Coordinates technical transfer activities and the use of manufacturing facilities for VMRD functions, including production of PLS/VICH drug product batches
• Keep abreast of relevant new technologies & regulatory expectations/requirements
• Ensure work activities are aligned with relevant Quality and EHS requirements

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