Sr. Veterinary Genetics Manager
Sr. Veterinary Genetics Manager
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Job Description
We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today and thats why were inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each others growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy The Five Principles: Quality Responsibility Mutuality Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of MarsScience & Diagnostics a familyowned company focused on veterinary care.
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Wisdom Panel is home to the worlds largest and most comprehensive canine and feline genotypic/phenotypic database and a committed pet parent community passionate about helping us make our next discovery towards improving pet health. We are looking for an experienced Senior Veterinary Genetics Manager to join us as we forge the next chapter in companion animal genetics testing. In this highly collaborative role you will work across R&D product marketing and operations to lead canine and feline genetic variant curation genetic test design and validation and internal and external conversations highlighting the utility of genetic testing across consumer breeder and veterinary domains.
This is a Hybrid role where the ideal candidate will be located near either of our Fountain Valley CA or Loveland CO Hubs. The Target Pay Range for this position can be between $143K $187K annually. At Antech pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant jobrelated skills experience education training and budget.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Genetic test development and validation
- Lead curation work with research scientists and bioinformaticians on product development efforts specifically focused on canine and feline disease and trait associated variants.
- Lead genetic marker design and validation studies.
- Defining and executing on requirements for clinical and analytical validity of genetic tests.
- Define curation protocols and classification criteria for genetic variants.
- Collaborate with laboratory operations and data and software engineering to design optimize and automate QC monitoring and data review interfaces.
- Liaise with customer service for difficult cases or requests for review.
- Work across R&D product and marketing to evaluate and advise on new product portfolio and/or innovation opportunities.
Clinical and Scientific excellence
- Oversee and direct market support and clinical research studies.
- Prepare and present documentation detailing the technical and clinical validity of Wisdom Panel products to internal and external advisory boards.
- Own internal and external clinical approval processes including keeping internal stakeholders apprised of timelines documentation and resources needed.
- Assist with drafting and submission of peerreviewed publications focused on the Wisdom Panel DNA data repository and genetic variant discovery.
- Be an ambassador to the veterinary and breeder communities through public lectures major conference attendance and interaction with key providers.
- Develop and/or review technical content (blog posts white papers presentations) targeted at breeders veterinarians and pet owners
- Work across Mars Petcare Science and Diagnostics to build KOL alliances
- Identify engage and develop top KOLs across veterinary medicine and genetics
- Build and execute on a strategy to engage KOLs in clinical studies speaking engagements and advisory boards
People management
- Manage 1 direct report and establish contractor resourcing requirements to support awareness and education programs
Education and Experience
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM VMD equivalent) strongly preferred
- Diplomate American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) or American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) strongly preferred
- Masters or PhD in Genetics Molecular Biology Biochemistry or a related field with at least 5 years of laboratory experience in an industrial/commercial setting strongly preferred
- Clinical research experience preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Broad experience in Animal and/or Human Health commercial operations Regulatory Affairs and R&D
- Experience in developing and validating genetic diagnostic tests with specific experience with Illumina microarrays a plus
- Experience in clinical research including protocol development manuscript preparation and data analysis
- Understanding of genetic testing in the human or companion animal space and an appetite to learn more quickly
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills with various stakeholders
- Ability to operate effectively in a fastpaced environment with evolving priorities
- Strong stakeholder management capabilities demonstrated by the ability to develop and cultivate relationships both internally and externally
- Strong communication skills the ability to interpret and understand complex scientific concepts and deliver marketing messages to customer segments including sales teams veterinarians breeders and pet owners
- Curiosity to collaborate across cultures flexibility to work across time zones
Travel
Will there be notable travel in this position yes Percent of time: 20%
About Antech
Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90 reference laboratories around the globe; inhouse diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloudbased data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and boardcertified specialist support services.
Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health wellness and financial needs of our associates.
All Fulltime associates are eligible for the following benefits and more:
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Medical Dental Vision (Multiple Plans Available)
Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life
Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)
Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) with company match
Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement
Life Assistance Program
Pet Care Discounts
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our Career page at Antech Careers.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
