What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biopharmaceutical Livestock Manager position at Zoetis?
Zoetis, the world's largest animal health company, is searching for a new member of their management team at their research farm site in Richland Michigan near Kalamazoo Michigan. This is an entry level manager position responsible for the scheduling, managing and coordination of daily operational (husbandry and technical) activities supporting pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and biological research in Livestock species. The manager is responsible for the people and facility management and development of the technical staff. The manager plays a leadership role in the operation of the animal facility reporting to a Site Leader and will be a member of the Richland Site Leadership Team.
The manager assures that a safe and sanitary environment is provided for all animals and employees. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Assuring the care for animals is provided in accordance with the regulations of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and accordance with the rules of accreditation for AAALACi. The position involves interactions with multiple positions and roles within the Veterinary Medicine Research and Development organization including researchers, site leaders, clinical veterinary staff, facilities maintenance and engineering personnel, and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC); interactions with regulatory agencies by hosting inspections and providing updates and any needed resolutions; writing and reviewing SOP's; hiring and training of staff; participate in operations on-call duty including weekends, holidays, and some work outside of core business hours; providing direct supervision and development of the technical staff; evaluating individual performance; providing performance management as needed; ensuring technical staff adheres to relevant policies and procedures and provides cross-functional support and communications to facilitate animal studies.
This position will primarily support operations dedicated to the development of vaccines and biopharmaceuticals for livestock. The work will involve management and participation in activities that occur in biocontainment facilities and involve biological hazards. Strict adherence to biosecurity practices that can include taking showers, wearing dedicated clothing and footwear and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential for successful job execution.
Requirements:
- BS degree or equivalent experience in a science field.
- Two to four (2 - 4) years related experience.
- Highly Desired Skills/Attributes:
- Experience working with infectious diseases.
- Experience working in biocontainment facilities
About Zoetis
At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the 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. 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.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Connected to our purpose and Core Beliefs, at Zoetis, we lead with inclusion. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) focus helps create an environment where each colleague can thrive. Our commitment to DE&I begins with our leadership team of diverse backgrounds, experiences and ethnicities, and it is demonstrated in our support of our colleagues and the animal health industry. We have nine colleague resources groups whose members spread awareness, foster inclusivity and make a positive impact on our business and communities.
Our commitment to advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has earned us recognitions as a 2024 Catalyst Award recipient and a Top 50 Company for Workplace Fairness by Fair360 (formerly DiversityInc). Zoetis has also been named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality, a Best Company for Working Parents, a Top Company for Executive Women, among many others. Learn more here.
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