Senior R&D Scientist

Bimeda

R&D Senior Scientist leading veterinary vaccine research and development programs at Bimeda. Serving as a subject matter expert in veterinary vaccinology and mentoring project teams.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in veterinary vaccine research and development, including regulatory submissions and immunological assay development. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor scientists, and communicate complex scientific concepts effectively across functions.

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Ph.D. In MicrobiologyVeterinary Vaccine Research LeadershipUSDA Regulatory SubmissionsTarget Animal Immunology ExpertiseScientific Mentorship

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Hard Skills

Immunological Assay DevelopmentRegulatory Filing Data Package CompletionEfficacy Data InterpretationSafety Data InterpretationVeterinary Pathogen BiologyVaccine Platform ExperiencePreclinical Data Package GenerationGMP-Compliant Quality SystemsField Safety Study DesignData Quality Management

Soft Skills

Exceptional Scientific WritingOral Communication SkillsInfluencing Without AuthorityPerformance CoachingTeam Management

Industry Keywords

USDA CVBCRO ManagementAnimal Health IndustryCompanion Animal SpeciesProduction Animal SpeciesEmerging Disease ThreatsTalent Development PlanningCross-Functional Project TeamsRegulatory AffairsScientific Productivity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and independently drive multiple veterinary vaccine research and development programs from concept through regulatory filing data package completion.
Serve as scientific lead for one or more target species programs (e.g., bovine, swine, equine or aquaculture) or vaccine platform workstreams.
Design and oversee comprehensive target animal vaccination-challenge study plans; interpret complex efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity data to support licensure recommendations and label claims.
Author and contribute to USDA CVB regulatory submissions including Outlines of Production (OoP), Outline of Studies, product license applications, field safety study designs, and serial release test method submissions.
Represent the R&D function in cross-functional project teams, Regulatory Affairs meetings, and interactions with USDA CVB, CROs, and academic collaborators.
Drive immunological assay development, validation, and technology transfer in support of product release testing and GMP-compliant quality systems.
Monitor the competitive veterinary biologics landscape and emerging disease threats; integrate findings into portfolio strategy and prioritization recommendations.
Provide scientific mentorship, performance coaching, and technical training to Scientist I - IV; contribute to talent development planning.
Manage a team of 2-5 scientists.
Manage and oversee CRO relationships for outsourced animal studies and analytical work; ensure study compliance and data quality.
Present program progress, regulatory strategy, and scientific recommendations to senior R&D leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ph.D. in Microbiology, Immunology, Animal Science, Virology, or a closely related discipline with 5+ years of postdoctoral or industry experience; OR Master's degree with 8+ years of progressive animal health industry experience.
Demonstrated track record of leading veterinary vaccine research programs and generating regulatory-grade preclinical data packages for USDA CVB or equivalent regulatory body.
Deep expertise in target animal immunology, veterinary pathogen biology, or correlates of protection in production or companion animal species.
Experience with multiple veterinary vaccine platforms and multiple target species.
Experience authoring USDA regulatory submissions (OoP, license applications) or equivalent regulatory filings (EMA, CVMB, CFIA or other markets).
Strong publication record, patent contributions, or equivalent demonstration of scientific productivity in veterinary science.
Proven scientific leadership and mentoring track record.
Exceptional scientific writing and oral communication skills; ability to influence without direct authority across R&D, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Commercial functions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

PPE and select agent or FAD zoonosis protocols required as applicable.