Senior Manager, Research and Development (R&D)

Senior Manager of R&D

We are seeking a seasoned and innovative Senior Manager of R&D to lead scientific and technical innovation efforts that support the development of high-quality, efficacious animal health supplements. This role will play a pivotal part in achieving our aggressive growth targets by driving R&D excellence and translating science into scalable product innovation.

This is a hands-on leadership position for a technically proficient, detail-oriented individual with strong cross-functional communication and demonstrated project management skills. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of scientific rigor and commercial execution and can manage complex development pipelines from concept through commercialization.

Responsibilities :

• Product Development Leadership : Lead the design, formulation, testing, and optimization of new and existing animal supplement products with a focus on efficacy, palatability, and manufacturability.
• Innovation Pipeline Management : Support the creation and execution of a multi-year innovation roadmap aligned with corporate strategy, leveraging both internal research and external collaboration.
• Scientific & Regulatory Integrity : 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.
• Project Management Excellence : Manage multiple concurrent projects with accountability for timelines, budgets, and resource planning. Utilize formal project management tools and frameworks to track and communicate progress.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with sales, marketing, finance, regulatory, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to ensure the successful development and launch of new products.
• Technology & Ingredient Scouting : Monitor emerging industry trends in animal nutrition, functional ingredients, and health science to proactively shape the competitive landscape and identify innovation opportunities.

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The US base salary range for this full-time position is $142,000.00 - $205,000.00. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the base pay target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

This position is also eligible for short-term incentive compensation and long-term incentives. In addition to compensation, Zoetis offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing of our colleagues and their families including healthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one, a 401K plan with a match and profit-sharing contribution from Zoetis, and 4 weeks of vacation.