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.

• Plan and carry out research studies that showcase the technical, emotional, and economic advantages of Zoetis products and services for companion animal clients worldwide.

• Ensure alignment of research with the Global Pet Care Strategy.

• Collaborate with regional partners, Technical Services, Marketing, VMRD, Regulatory Affairs, GMPS, and GPM.

• Develop and implement clinical studies and outcomes research strategies that support various Companion Animals brands across different markets.

• Create and execute pharmacoeconomic and outcomes research models to measure product value on a global scale.

• Ensure that research aligns with market and customer requirements.

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

• Publish and present research findings both internally and externally.

• Share research outcomes across markets and promote knowledge transfer and collaboration.

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

• Conduct research in collaboration with global clients, contract research organizations, universities, and internal facilities.

• Manage international travel, estimated at 20–30%, subject to variability.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Advanced training in epidemiology and biostatistics is strongly preferred, including skills in causal inference, longitudinal/mixed models, and survival analysis.

• A proven history of designing and implementing outcomes and real-world evidence studies in companion animals, emphasizing economic analyses and decision modeling.

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in companion animal health or outcomes research.

• Experience with multi-market or global exposure and collaboration with clinics, referral centers, or practice networks is ideal.

• Capability to translate complex scientific and economic findings into clear, customer-centric insights.

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities, including experience with publications and conference presentations.

• Familiarity with companion animal data sources such as EMR/PIMS, insurance claims, and registries; data quality assessment and privacy/ethics compliance are preferred.

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

• Knowledge of survey design and patient/owner-reported outcomes is advantageous.

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

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

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.

• Comprehensive knowledge of canine and feline health, veterinary clinical practice workflows, and prevalent conditions impacting outcomes and quality of life.

• Expertise in statistical analysis using R, Python, SAS, or other software is strongly preferred.

• Familiarity with health economics and outcomes research methods, including cost-effectiveness/budget impact modeling, PRO/HRQoL measurement, utility elicitation, and causal inference.

• Experience with veterinary PIMS/EMR, insurance claims, and registry data, along with basic data engineering skills for cohort building and data quality assessment.

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

• Skills in data visualization using tools such as ggplot, matplotlib, Power BI, or Tableau.

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

• Understanding of privacy and ethical standards pertaining to veterinary data.

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

• Flexibility in managing research projects with diverse timelines and regional necessities.

• Capacity to work from a home office equipped with reliable high-speed internet and a secure workspace for handling sensitive data.

• 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 available from day one.

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

• Four weeks of vacation.

• Home office environment.