R&D Senior Scientist

<p><u>POSITION SUMMARY</u></p>

<p>The R&amp;D Senior Scientist operates with a high degree of scientific autonomy and serves as a subject matter expert in veterinary vaccinology, animal immunology, or a specific target species/platform domain. The incumbent leads complex research programs, drives strategic experimental design for target animal efficacy and safety studies, and plays a central role in generating the data packages required for USDA CVB licensure or international regulatory approval. This position provides significant scientific and programmatic leadership to project teams and serves as a key technical resource for cross-functional stakeholders.</p>

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<p><u>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</u></p>

<p>• Lead and independently drive multiple veterinary vaccine research and development programs from concept through regulatory filing data package completion.</p>

<p>• Serve as scientific lead for one or more target species programs (e.g., bovine, swine, equine or aquaculture) or vaccine platform workstreams.</p>

<p>• Design and oversee comprehensive target animal vaccination-challenge study plans; interpret complex efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity data to support licensure recommendations and label claims.</p>

<p>• Author and contribute to USDA CVB regulatory submissions including Outlines of Production (OoP), Outline of Studies, product license applications, field safety study designs, and serial release test method submissions.</p>

<p>• Represent the R&amp;D function in cross-functional project teams, Regulatory Affairs meetings, and interactions with USDA CVB, CROs, and academic collaborators.</p>

<p>• Drive immunological assay development, validation, and technology transfer in support of product release testing and GMP-compliant quality systems.</p>

<p>• Monitor the competitive veterinary biologics landscape and emerging disease threats; integrate findings into portfolio strategy and prioritization recommendations.</p>

<p>• Provide scientific mentorship, performance coaching, and technical training to Scientist I - IV; contribute to talent development planning.</p>

<p>• Manage a team of 2-5 scientists</p>

<p>• Manage and oversee CRO relationships for outsourced animal studies and analytical work; ensure study compliance and data quality.</p>

<p>• Present program progress, regulatory strategy, and scientific recommendations to senior R&amp;D leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.</p>

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<p><u>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</u></p>

<p>• Ph.D. in Microbiology, Immunology, Animal Science, Virology, or a closely related discipline with 5+ years of postdoctoral or industry experience; OR Master's degree with 8+ years of progressive animal health industry experience.</p>

<p>• Demonstrated track record of leading veterinary vaccine research programs and generating regulatory-grade preclinical data packages for USDA CVB or equivalent regulatory body.</p>

<p>• Deep expertise in target animal immunology, veterinary pathogen biology, or correlates of protection in production or companion animal species.</p>

<p>• Experience with multiple veterinary vaccine platforms and multiple target species.</p>

<p>• Experience authoring USDA regulatory submissions (OoP, license applications) or equivalent regulatory filings (EMA, CVMB, CFIA or other markets).</p>

<p>• Strong publication record, patent contributions, or equivalent demonstration of scientific productivity in veterinary science.</p>

<p>• Proven scientific leadership and mentoring track record.</p>

<p>• Exceptional scientific writing and oral communication skills; ability to influence without direct authority across R&amp;D, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Commercial functions.</p>

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<p><u>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</u></p>

<p>• D.V.M./Ph.D. dual degree.</p>

<p>• Experience managing foreign animal disease (FAD) programs or select agent research.</p>

<p>• International regulatory experience with EMA, CFIA standards, or other global veterinary biologics markets.</p>

<p>• Expertise in One Health frameworks bridging veterinary and human vaccine science.</p>

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<p><u>CORE COMPETENCIES</u></p>

<p>LEADERSHIP – Is the ability of an individual to influence or inspire followers or other members of the organization; to enhance others’ commitment to their work and to a high -performance culture. Provide motivational support, and the ability to develop and communicate goals in support of the business mission.&nbsp; Provides direction with purpose and alignment to Company vision and values.&nbsp; </p>

<p>ANALYTICAL THINKING/PROBLEM SOLVING - is the ability to identify the information needed to clarify a situation, seek that information from various sources and then tackle a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach. Ability to identify and separate the key components of problems and situations.&nbsp; Ability to interpret information from a range of sources to spot patterns and trends in information and to deduce cause and effect from this.</p>

<p>FOSTERING COLLABORATION/TEAMWORK- is the ability to work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor; the ability and desire to work cooperatively with others on a team; as a team leader, the ability to demonstrate interest, skill, and success in getting groups to learn to work together. Builds partnerships for global performance. Respects others.</p>

<p>INTEGRITY/PERSONAL CREDIBILITY – Demonstrated ability and concern that one be perceived as responsible, reliable and trustworthy</p>

<p>EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION - Is the ability to convey information to another effectively and efficiently, to listen – help facilitate sharing of information between people. It is about understanding the emotional intention behind the information.&nbsp; The ability to express oneself clearly in conversations, confirm understanding, communicate using data and facts.&nbsp; Exhibit willingness to listen, and show respect for oneself and others in interactions with others.&nbsp;&nbsp; express oneself clearly in verbal and business writing.<br></p>

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<p><u>PHYSICAL &amp; WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS</u></p>

<p>Ability to work in laboratory, office, and animal facility environments. Occasional travel to CROs, animal challenge facilities, conferences, or USDA/APHIS offices (up to 20%). PPE and select agent or FAD zoonosis protocols required as applicable.</p>

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<p><u>About Bimeda<br></u>Bimeda is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of veterinary pharmaceuticals and animal health products and has over half a century’s experience in providing science-driven solutions to optimize the health, wellbeing and productivity of the world’s animals.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>Bimeda’s global innovation program sees six state-of-the art R&amp;D centers across four continents collaborate on an enviable product development pipeline which anticipates the ever-evolving needs of the animal health industry.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>Bimeda’s nine manufacturing facilities across seven countries allow the company to manufacture a broad range of preventative, curative and nutritional products including sterile injectables, vaccinations, nutritional boluses, feed additives, tablets, water-soluble powders, pastes and non-sterile liquids. &nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>Globally, the company focuses on the development, manufacture and commercialization of quality Bimeda-branded products while also being the partner of choice for contract manufacturing and R&amp;D services for prominent companies within the animal health industry.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>Your application to us; assumes you have read and agree with our privacy policy.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br><em>Bimeda is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.</em></p>

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<p><u>How to Apply</u></p>

<p>Submit a resume/CV describing your relevant education and experience. You may indicate a target level — final level is confirmed during interviews based on demonstrated qualifications, education, experience, and leadership/mentoring capability.&nbsp;<br><br></p>

<p>Apply at:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bimedacareers.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.bimedacareers.com</a>&nbsp;</p>