The company is seeking a Senior Manager of R&D to lead scientific and technical innovation efforts for animal health supplements, aiming to achieve aggressive growth targets by driving R&D excellence and translating science into scalable product innovation.
Requirements
- Proven track record of taking products from concept through commercialization, with a strong grasp of formulation science and functional ingredient development.
- Deep understanding of regulatory and compliance standards specific to the animal supplement market.
- Strong project management capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex development timelines, and drive decision-making under pressure.
- Translate complex scientific and technical topics into clear, concise insights for stake holders.
- Capable of risk assessment in new product development – including formulation risks, raw material variability, and claims substantiation.
- Proven experience leading interdisciplinary teams across regions, species and product lines.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, formulation, testing, and optimization of new and existing animal supplement products with a focus on efficacy, palatability, and manufacturability.
- Support the creation and execution of a multi-year innovation roadmap aligned with corporate strategy, leveraging both internal research and external collaboration.
- Ensure all R&D work adheres to scientific best practices and complies with relevant regulatory, quality and safety standards, including AAFCO, NASC, and FDA guidelines.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects with accountability for timelines, budgets, and resource planning.
- Partner with sales, marketing, finance, regulatory, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to ensure the successful development and launch of new products.
- Monitor emerging industry trends in animal nutrition, functional ingredients, and health science to proactively the competitive landscape and identify innovation opportunities.
- Proven track record of taking products from concept through commercialization, with a strong grasp of formulation science and functional ingredient development.
Other
- 10+ years of progressive experience in R&D within the animal health, animal nutrition, pet food, or supplement industry.
- Experience in a mid-sized or growth-stage company preferred.
- Advanced degree (MS) in Animal Science, Nutrition, Veterinary Science, or a related technical field required.
- The employee may occasionally be required to lift to 30 pounds.
- All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis.
