Senior Manager, Research and Development
Zoetis
Senior Manager, Research and Development
Zoetis
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • California
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💰 $142,000 - $205,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Lead scientific and technical innovation efforts supporting development of high-quality, efficacious animal health supplements.
- Lead the design, formulation, testing, and optimization of new and existing animal supplement products focusing on efficacy, palatability, and manufacturability.
- Support creation and execution of a multi-year innovation roadmap aligned with corporate strategy, leveraging internal research and external collaboration.
- Ensure all R&D work adheres to scientific best practices and complies with regulatory, quality and safety standards (AAFCO, NASC, FDA).
- Manage multiple concurrent projects with accountability for timelines, budgets, and resource planning using formal project management tools and frameworks.
- Partner with sales, marketing, finance, regulatory, quality assurance, supply chain, manufacturing and fulfillment teams to develop and launch new products.
- Monitor emerging industry trends in animal nutrition, functional ingredients, and health science; scout technology and ingredients to identify opportunities.
- Interface with university researchers, 3rd party labs, contract partners, industry associations, and regulatory agencies.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive experience in R&D within the animal health, animal nutrition, pet food, or supplement industry.
- Experience in a mid-sized or growth-stage company preferred.
- Advanced degree (MS) in Animal Science, Nutrition, Veterinary Science, or a related technical field required.
- Proven track record of taking products from concept through commercialization, with a strong grasp of formulation science and functional ingredient development.
- Deep understanding of regulatory and compliance standards specific to the animal supplement market, including AAFCO, NASC, and FDA guidelines.
- Strong project management capabilities; demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex development timelines.
- Ability to translate complex scientific and technical topics into clear, concise insights for stakeholders.
- Capable of risk assessment in new product development – including formulation risks, raw material variability, and claims substantiation.
- Proven experience leading interdisciplinary teams across regions, species and product lines.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds and perform physical activities as described in the posting.
