Manager, Companion Animals – Global On-market Clinical Studies & Outcomes Research

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as a primary research and subject matter expert for Zoetis Pet Care on a global scale.

• Strategize and carry out research studies that showcase the technical, emotional, and economic advantages of Zoetis products and services.

• Formulate and implement clinical studies and outcomes research strategies for various Companion Animals brands across different markets.

• Create and execute pharmacoeconomic and outcomes research models to evaluate product value on a global level.

• Collaborate with regional teams, Marketing, Technical Services, GMPS, GPM, VMRD, Regulatory Affairs, and other internal stakeholders.

• Aid global lifecycle planning by integrating Phase 4/outcomes research principles into product development and post-launch strategies.

• Publish and present research findings both internally and externally.

• Share research results across markets and promote knowledge transfer and synergies.

• Engage with global Key Opinion Leaders, universities, and contract research organizations to enhance the scientific evidence base.

• Conduct research with veterinary partners, pet owners, contract research organizations, universities, and internal facilities.

• Direct research efforts toward product performance, differentiation, and customer value across diverse markets.

⛳️ Requirements

• PhD, DVM, or MS in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Outcomes Research, Epidemiology, Health Economics, Public Health, or a related quantitative field; a focus on companion animals is strongly preferred.

• Advanced training in epidemiology and biostatistics is strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated experience in designing and executing outcomes and real-world evidence studies in companion animals, including economic analyses and decision modeling.

• 5+ years of pertinent experience in companion animal health or outcomes research.

• Experience in multi-market or global settings and collaboration with clinics, referral centers, or practice networks.

• Capacity to convert complex scientific and economic findings into clear, customer-centered insights.

• Strong oral and written communication abilities, including skills in publication and conference presentations.

• Familiarity with companion animal data sources, data quality assessment, and compliance with privacy/ethics regulations is preferred.

• Proficient in study design, statistical analysis principles, and reproducible analytics.

• Knowledge of survey design and patient (owner) reported outcomes is a plus.

• Expertise in scientific writing and the development of research papers, protocols, and project summaries.

• Experience in cross-functional collaboration with Medical/VMRD, Commercial, and Regulatory teams.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).

• General knowledge of canine and feline health and veterinary clinical practice workflows.

• Statistical analysis proficiency using R, Python, SAS, or other software is strongly preferred.

• Understanding of health economics and outcomes research methodologies.

• Familiarity with PIMS/EMR, insurance claims, and registries, along with basic data engineering skills.

• Advanced modeling capabilities, including generalized linear/mixed models, survival/time-to-event analyses, longitudinal/clustered data methods, and sensitivity analyses.

• Data visualization expertise using tools such as ggplot, matplotlib, Power BI, or Tableau.

• Skills in reproducible analytics and governance, including version control, documentation, and producing audit-ready outputs.

• Ability to work effectively in a global, matrixed environment.

• Flexibility to adapt to varying research timelines and regional requirements.

• Willingness to travel internationally 20–30% of the time.

• Capability to work from a home office with reliable high-speed internet and a secure workspace.

• All applicants must have or be able to obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis.

🏝️ Benefits

• Short-term incentive compensation.

• Long-term incentives.

• Healthcare and insurance benefits starting from day one.

• 401K plan with matching contributions and profit-sharing from Zoetis.

• 4 weeks of vacation.

• Home office environment equipped with reliable high-speed internet and a confidential workspace.