Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Description:

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

Summarize the main purpose of the role.
Engages and supports in medical device research that will eventually lead to the marketing of new products.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Plans, executes and follows up on technical, clinical, and/or medical device research projects to produce meaningful information relating to safety and efficacy leading to US FDA and TUV approval and eventually the marketing of our new products.
Develops, implements and controls procedures related to acquisition, maintenance, quarantine and disposition of all research animals.
Performs various technical procedures i.e. controlling bleeding, surgery, medical device implants and explants, inoculations, etc.
Complies with regulations governing the humane and ethical treatment of animals used in research activities.
Coordinated with, provides technical support and acts as liaison to management, marketing, manufacturing, quality and all other departments on animal research issues.
Selects animal for specific research based on knowledge of species and established research principles/techniques.
Examines animals to detect indications of disease or injury.
Treats animals when indications of disease or injury are found and to prevent the spread of disease to other animals.
Supports the regulatory submission of products to the FDA for the various required approvals. Provides pre-clinical input for revision of products prior to submission of FDA approval. May analyze collected data and study results, and supervised the generation of all clinical reports submitted to the FDA. Assures best practices are followed when performing pre-clinical data acquisition.
Tracks metrics outcomes of studies as well as overall colony wellbeing as related to health status. Administers the analysis of tracked metrics. Uses the outcome of the analysis to optimize health care plans and policy in addition to establishing the means for optimizing the conduct of protocols.
Conducts postmortem phases of medical device studies, autopsies and gross/microscopic pathology.
Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Education

Doctorate Degree (± 19 years) - Vetinary

Experience/Background - Minimum 3 years
In monitoring and conducting evaluations of animal health.
Knowledge of the nature, cause, and development of diseases and the changes caused by disease.
Requires knowledge of the ethical treatment of animal subjects.
Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred. Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment. Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment. Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects. Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization. Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner. Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

Must have experience working with small ruminants, (sheep/goats).
Must have DVM or DMV degrees
Must have recent/current clinical experience

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $135.00 - $140.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Abbott Park, IL 60064 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Abbott Park, IL 60064: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $135 - $140