Product Development Specialist

Job Category: Biotech/R&D/Science Job Description:Job Title: Product Development SpecialistDepartment: New Product DevelopmentLocation: Princeton, NJAt Fort Dodge Animal Health, a division of Wyeth, we are dedicated to our vision of leading the way to a healthier world for animals. Recognized for our breakthroughs in veterinary medicine and innovative product development, our reputation in the animal-care industry precedes us. More than 3,500 employees keep our reputation strong by bringing us a full range of talent. Wyeth, a Fortune 500 Company and global leader in pharmaceuticals, consumer healthcare, and animal healthcare products, we know that it is our employees who keep us on the cutting edge of innovative discoveries and superior customer service. To sustain and enhance our leadership position in the pharmaceutical industry, we continue to recruit, develop, and motivate individuals whose skills, values, and work ethic will grow and improve our business.Job Summary:The selected individual will be a key member of the Animal Health Research Development Group engaged in the development and registration of novel animal health products. The successful candidate will work with the FDA, EPA and other regulatory agencies to determine registration requirements of new animal drugs on a global basis. He/she will write experimental protocols, select expert research investigators, ensure investigator adherence to protocols, conduct on-site monitoring of research, provide data analysis, interpretation of results and prepare company reports. This individual will make research presentations at company functions and at scientific conferences.Candidate should have thorough understanding of scientific concepts and principles. Areas of research will include parasitology, anti-infective, anti-inflammatory, growth promotion, anesthetics and others. Studies will include product dose determination and efficacy, target animal safety, drug pharmacokinetics, drug bioequivalence, growth performance, tissue residue, reproductive safety and clinical efficacy/safetyBasic Qualifications:-Ph.D. with 2 years experience in biological science, such as endocrinology, physiology, pharmacology, or a DVM/VMD with 2 years experience, or a MS with 2-4 years in related area.-Experience in research setting, conducting clinical trials in animals, statistical data analysis and interpretation. -Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed up to 25% of the time. Additional Qualifications:-Knowledge of GLP/GCP regulations desirable.-Proficient in use of computer software such as Excel, Word, graphing and spreadsheets is required.-Strong background in statistical data analysis and knowledge of SAS is desirable.-Excellent verbal and written skills required.-Careful attention to detail and strong organizational skills are essential. Must be able to work independently and function as part of a team.Fort Dodge Animal Health, a division of Wyeth, offers competitive compensation and benefits programs, including child-care subsidies, flex-time, business casual attire, educational assistance and professional development programs. For more information, visit our website at http://www.wyeth.com Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Search Firm Representatives: Please Read Carefully. Wyeth, including all of its divisions, is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Wyeth via-email, the Internet, or directly to hiring managers at Wyeth in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Wyeth, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Wyeth as a result of the referral or through other means. Note: Any search agreement entered into with Wyeth prior to January 2004 is hereinafter void. Search firms are essential to the recruitment and staffing efforts at Wyeth, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. For this reason, Wyeth has established and regularly maintains a preferred vendor list. Please note that even preferred vendors need to have a written search agreement signed by the Vice President, Strategic Staffing at Wyeth in place for the specific position in order for a fee to be paid for any candidate referralsMinimum Education Required: MastersYears of Experience Required: 3-5 YearsExpected Travel Time: None Zip Code :US-NJ-Princeton Leading the way to a healthier world.