Technical Project Manager

Role Description:

Position Summary The successful candidate will effectively manage and coordinate Biological Manufacturing technical projects and initiatives within Zoetis biologics manufacturing facilities. The scope of the support will include technical investigations, Cost Improvement Projects (CIPs), VMRD product transfers/launches, as well as internal GMS transfers across the network.

The position requires strong leadership and demonstrates communication

skills:

to collaborate across organizational lines (OpEx, Quality, Regulatory, EHS, Validation, Supply Chain, and Operations) to ensure timely resolution of major investigations and process flow improvements. The ideal candidate would have a strong biological background in analytical methods, process development, commercialization, and process capability.

The candidate will be required to understand key technical data from the GMT bench scientists to represent the site on VMRD-led Co-development teams, raw material assessments, and technical transfers. The candidate will work with US, International and EU Regulatory, sites, and center groups to develop and execute strategies for filing, defending, and launching new products.

Position

Responsibilities:

• Deliver allocated projects on budget and time to meet business objectives.
• Make decisions that impact their own work and exercise judgment to complete assigned tasks.
• Lead complex scientific teams to support site investigations, bad actors, and CIP initiatives as their primary role.
• Manage the following team dynamics: Accountability Leadership with influence Consensus building Definition of team roles and

responsibilities:

• Facilitate recommendations of technical team to management Deliver projects on time and budget Organizational Relationships The candidate will interact primarily with colleagues in GMT and Biological Product Manufacturing at either the Lincoln or Charles City sites.

The candidate will also interact with VMRD as part of new-Product transfer teams as deemed appropriate.

Education:

and

Experience:

• BA/BS with 9-13 years of

experience:

OR MBA/MS with 7-11 years of

experience:

within multiple departments at the site.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Virology, Immunology, or related technical field.
• Laboratory and/or manufacturing

experience:

in biological manufacturing and/or testing is desirable, as well as knowledge of biological product formulation, emulsions, lyophilization, viral/bacterial antigen production systems and/or testing for veterinary biologics manufacturing. A working knowledge of vaccine production methods and experimental design and

experience:

in cGLP or cGMP is also desirable.

• High degree of personal motivation and attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication, excellent interpersonal

skills:

• Strong commitment to safety, product quality, and working knowledge of RFT (Right First Time) principles.
• Continuous improvement mindset using lean six sigma principles.
• Familiarity with working with 9 CFR regulations • Working knowledge in process capability assessment and continuous process verification is preferred.

Physical Position

Requirements:

• Typical office based working conditions of sitting at the computer and teleconferencing.
• Some travel may be required as part of project transfers.
• Occasional weekend work may be required.
• Must be able to walk, sit, and stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to reach above shoulder level, bend/stoop, kneel, push/pull, and handle/grip.
• Must be able to lift and carry 5 to 25 lbs.

Full time Regular Colleague Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property.

Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.

Zoetis is committed to equal

opportunity:

in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal

opportunity:

to use our online application system.

We offer:

reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at zoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification

requirements:

of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers.

Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of “@zoetis.com”.

In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success.

Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues’ careers, connection and support.

We offer:

competitive healthcare and retirement savings

benefits:

, along with an array of

benefits:

, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.