Team Leader, Vaccine Formulation Development - Zoetis : Job Details

Role Description

Zoetis Veterinary Medicine Research and Development (VMRD) is seeking an enthusiastic colleague for a challenging and fast-paced position in Biologics Product Development in Kalamazoo, MI.

The incumbent is responsible for the design and execution of vaccine formulation and delivery strategies for various antigen types (peptide, protein, nucleotides, viral, bacterial, etc.). The scientist in this position will work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, author technical documents, lead/support organizational initiatives, and assess new capabilities/technologies. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of immune pathways, molecular biology, and formulation approaches used for vaccine products. The colleague will also be responsible for leading a team of vaccine formulation scientists.

The responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to:

Basic Qualifications

MS degree with 7+ years of relevant experience or PhD with 3+ years in academia, biotech, or pharmaceutical industry, focusing on immunology, pharmaceutics, biomedical engineering, or related fields, with research experience in adjuvant research, formulation, and delivery of vaccines or immunotherapeutics. Prior leadership experience is preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with various vaccine antigens and adjuvant systems.
• Advanced knowledge of drug delivery systems for biologicals.
• Experience in parenteral formulation development for biologics and lyophilization techniques.
• Understanding of biochemistry, degradation pathways, and antigen stabilization approaches.
• Experience with biophysical techniques for characterization and problem-solving during vaccine formulation development.
• Ability to contribute independently at the bench.
• Proven leadership skills, including coaching, training, and leading experimental design, execution, and interpretation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.