We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s 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 Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

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Job Purpose/Overview

The R&D Medical director works with the R&D Medical Head to ensure that R&D initiatives are designed to meet the needs of veterinary clinicians to enable delivery of the best possible medical care of their patients.  The R&D Medical Director provides medical insights into R&D projects regarding development of new assays, technology/analyzers, information systems, artificial intelligence initiatives and genetic based assays.  This could include assessment of the extent of medical need, likelihood of adoption of the new assays/technology by primary care clinicians or specialists, comparison and contrast with existing assays or technologies and reviewing decision-based software to ensure appropriate clinical outcomes worldwide. The Medical Director will draw on their clinical experience and the experience of colleagues and review of current literature to contribute ideas for project development.    A thorough understanding of clinical medicine from both a primary care and specialty care perspective is essential as well as a working knowledge of study design and interpretation of statistical analysis.  Communication and collaboration with cross functional teams across the organization is an integral part of this position. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Support current or planned R&D projects by providing input regarding clinical medical impact of new assays and technology. 

Provide insights from current literature, presentations at meetings and specialty college discussion groups to the R&D group.

Familiarity and understanding of diagnostic assays from both reference laboratory and in house laboratory perspectives.

Understand assay study design and significance of statistical analysis.

Familiar with identification and analysis of data relevant to support research as well as support the development of AI.

Effectively communicate results of research initiatives to cross functional teams, including internal and external veterinary clinicians and specialists, sales personnel, and technical support staff

Participate in R&D project planning, from ideation to product launch.

Compose reports, as required, to support R&D initiatives.

Education and Experience

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM, VMD, equivalent)

Small animal medical residency/fellowship or pathology residency/fellowship

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) or American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP)

Minimum of 5 years, post board experience in a clinic or diagnostic setting

Experience and/or training in diagnostic laboratory medicine, assay development, medical device research or another medical research field

Author of manuscripts in peer reviewed veterinary journals

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of veterinary medicine, including both primary care and specialty medicine of small animals

Experience in a clinic or diagnostic laboratory setting, evaluating, and treating or diagnosis of small animal patients, interacting with clients, veterinary technicians, other clinic staff and laboratory technicians/technologists.

Thorough understanding of the use of laboratory assays, including the sensitivity, specificity, diagnostic significance

Familiarity with imaging technologies and their use in patient diagnosis.

Familiarity of AI and its potential medical applications.

Familiarity with interpretation of diagnostic cytology and histopathology reports in patient management

Knowledge of the impact of preanalytical variables on laboratory assays and the frequency with which preanalytical conditions factor into results.  

General understanding of assay methodology

General understanding of the function of reference laboratory and in house laboratory analyzers

Experience in study design.

Familiarity with interpretation of the significance of statistical analysis of laboratory data

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Author of manuscripts in peer reviewed veterinary publications

Ability to collaborate with cross functional groups across the organization. 

Working Conditions

The associate is regularly required to apply manual dexterity, including hand/wrist flexibility, for computer keyboarding.  The associate frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.  The associate is frequently required to hear and speak in order to use the telephone, make presentations, and communicate with people in an office environment.  The associate is occasionally required to sit and stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch.  The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

The associate will primarily work in a typical office environment including the use of cubicles, computers, and overhead lighting. Temperature extremes will be minimal to nonexistent.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  The associate will be required to use a computer, spreadsheets, database management, email, and the Internet.  The associate is frequently required to use a calculator, copy machine, and phone system.  The associate must occasionally use media equipment such as an overhead projector, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams. 

The Target Pay Range for this position is $151,000 - $190,000 annually. At Mars, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

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.

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits and more:

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

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement

Life Assistance Program

Pet Care Discounts

Several other health and wellness benefits

We are a rapidly growing, stable company with excellent advancement opportunity. We offer a great benefits package and associate pet health benefits too! If you are passionate about animal healthcare, are motivated by making a difference we want to hear from you!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at Antech Careers