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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in animal behavior and welfare science, with a strong focus on developing and implementing behavioral welfare assessment frameworks, environmental enrichment, and positive reinforcement training. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor staff, and translate scientific research into practical applications that enhance animal welfare and research outcomes.
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DVM Or VMDDiplomate, American College Of Veterinary Behaviorists (DACVB)Ph.D. In Animal BehaviorBehavioral Welfare AssessmentData Analytical Skills
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Hard Skills
Behavioral Welfare AssessmentEnvironmental EnrichmentPositive Reinforcement TrainingBehavioral Science Training DevelopmentBehavioral Data AnalysisIACUC Protocol ReviewResearch MethodologyBehavioral Assessment Framework DesignAnimal Welfare Policy DevelopmentStress Reduction Techniques
Soft Skills
Scientific CommunicationCollaborative Working StyleStrategic ThinkingMentoringInfluencing Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
DVM Or VMDDiplomate, American College Of Veterinary Behaviorists (DACVB)
Industry Keywords
Animal Behavior ScienceAnimal WelfareResearch SettingGlobal Animal WelfareEthical ResearchRegulatory ComplianceIACUC3Rs ImplementationBehavioral MetricsLaboratory Animal Science
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as the global subject matter expert in animal behavior and welfare science
- Develop and maintain frameworks for behavioral welfare assessment, environmental enrichment, positive reinforcement training, and stress reduction
- Translate emerging research and best practices into organizational programs and standards
- Represent behavioral science expertise in internal governance forums and external professional contexts
- Consult with veterinarians, research scientists, animal care teams, IACUCs, and oversight bodies
- Advise on behavioral indicators of pain, distress, and compromised welfare for humane endpoint determination and protocol refinement
- Partner with veterinary and Global Animal Welfare leaders on veterinary care, welfare investigations, Refinement, and 3Rs implementation
- Direct the global animal behavior program and set priorities, standards, and measurable goals
- Lead, mentor, and develop three behavior technicians and one behavior scientist
- Oversee environmental enrichment, positive reinforcement training, and social housing initiatives
- Ensure consistent implementation across global sites while adapting to species, model, and local context
- Drive data-informed methods to identify, measure, and reduce stress and behavioral variability
- Establish behavioral metrics and assessment frameworks and direct collection, analysis, and interpretation of behavioral data
- Translate behavioral data into recommendations that improve animal welfare and research reproducibility
- Support Global Animal Welfare policy and SOP development and review
- Design and deliver behavioral science training globally
- Provide expert input to AW risk assessments, protocol reviews, and IACUC deliberations
- Partner cross-functionally to embed behavioral science in global practice and align global standards with local practices
- Support the Executive Director, Global Animal Welfare in advancing a science-based approach to behavior and welfare
Requirements
What you’ll need- DVM or VMD from an AVMA-accredited institution required
- Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (DACVB) required, or active board eligibility
- Ph.D. in animal behavior, comparative psychology, or behavioral neuroscience with substantial applied laboratory animal behavioral science experience will also be considered
- 8+ years of progressive experience in animal behavior science in a research setting
- Expertise in behavioral welfare assessment, environmental enrichment, and positive reinforcement training across research species
- Track record of translating behavioral science into practical programs that improve animal welfare and/or research outcomes
- Experience developing and delivering behavioral science training for research and animal care audiences
- Prior people leadership experience, including mentoring scientific staff
- IACUC protocol review, AW policy development, or regulatory compliance experience preferred
- Deep scientific expertise in animal behavior and welfare science across diverse species and global sites
- Strong data analytical skills and ability to design behavioral assessment frameworks and translate findings into actionable recommendations
- Excellent scientific communication skills across veterinary, research, oversight, and leadership audiences
- Collaborative, cross-functional working style with ability to influence across a global, matrixed organization
- Strategic thinking and operational discipline to implement programs consistently at site level
- Commitment to animal welfare science and ethical research
- All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis
- Candidates requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact
Benefits
Comp & perks- Travel up to 10%, domestic and international
- Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities
- Equal opportunity employment