Zoetis

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Description: • Lead the design, formulation, testing, and optimization of new and existing animal supplement products with a focus on efficacy, palatability, and manufacturability. • Innovation Pipeline Management: Support the creation and execution of a multi-year innovation roadmap aligned with corporate strategy, leveraging both internal research and external collaboration. • Scientific & Regulatory Integrity: Ensure all R&D work adheres to scientific best practices and complies with relevant regulatory, quality and safety standards, including AAFCO, NASC, and FDA guidelines. • Project Management Excellence: Manage multiple concurrent projects with accountability for timelines, budgets, and resource planning. Utilize formal project management tools and frameworks to track and communicate progress. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with sales, marketing, finance, regulatory, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to ensure the successful development and launch of new products. • Technology & Ingredient Scouting: Monitor emerging industry trends in animal nutrition, functional ingredients, and health science to proactively the competitive landscape and identify innovation opportunities. • Organizational Relationships: • Key internal partners: Product management, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Regulatory, Quality assurance, Manufacturing and Fulfillment teams • External interfaces include: University researchers, 3rd party labs, contract partners, industry associations, 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. • Strong project management capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex development timelines, and drive decision-making under pressure. • Translate complex scientific and technical topics into clear, concise insights for stake holders. • 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. Benefits: • Short-term incentive compensation • Long-term incentives • Healthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one • 401K plan with a match and profit-sharing contribution from Zoetis • 4 weeks of vacation