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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in animal behavior and welfare science, with a focus on behavioral welfare assessment, environmental enrichment, and positive reinforcement training. Proven ability to lead teams, develop training programs, and translate research into actionable welfare improvements.
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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 Data AnalysisBehavioral Science Training DevelopmentProtocol ReviewBehavioral Metrics EstablishmentResearch Reproducibility ImprovementHumane Endpoint DeterminationBehavioral Intervention Programs
Soft Skills
Scientific CommunicationCollaborative Working StyleMentoringInfluencing SkillsLeadership
Certifications & Qualifications
DVM Or VMDDiplomate, American College Of Veterinary Behaviorists (DACVB)
Industry Keywords
Animal BehaviorAnimal WelfareIACUC3Rs ImplementationGlobal Animal WelfareBehavioral Science SMEResearch SpeciesBehavioral IndicatorsCross-Functional CollaborationApplied Laboratory Animal Behavioral Science
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as the global subject matter expert in animal behavior and welfare science
- Develop and maintain the scientific framework for behavioral welfare assessment, environmental enrichment, positive reinforcement training, and stress reduction
- Translate emerging research and best practices into organizational programs and standards
- Provide expert consultation to veterinarians, research scientists, animal care teams, IACUCs, and oversight bodies
- Advise on behavioral indicators of pain, distress, and compromised welfare to support humane endpoint determination and protocol refinement
- Partner with veterinary and Global Animal Welfare leaders on welfare investigations, Refinement, and 3Rs implementation
- Direct the global animal behavior program, setting priorities, standards, and measurable goals
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of three behavior technicians and one behavior scientist
- Oversee behavioral intervention programs including environmental enrichment, positive reinforcement training, and social housing initiatives
- Ensure consistent program implementation across global sites
- Establish behavioral metrics and assessment frameworks
- Direct collection, analysis, and interpretation of behavioral data
- Translate behavioral data into actionable recommendations to improve animal welfare and research reproducibility
- Serve as behavioral science SME for 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 with veterinary, research, animal care, and AW risk management teams to embed behavioral science in global practice
- Support the Executive Director, Global Animal Welfare in advancing a globally aligned, 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
- Demonstrated 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
- Strong data analytical skills
- Excellent scientific communication skills
- Collaborative, cross-functional working style
- Ability to influence across a global, matrixed organization
- All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis
Benefits
Comp & perks- Travel up to 10%, domestic and international
- Equal opportunity employment
- Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities