Post Doctoral Research Fellow - Field Trials

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to recruit eligible patients into field trials, with emphasis on therapeutic trials requiring naturally occurring disease.
• Investigate causes of slow recruitment to identify barriers within current processes and propose data-driven solutions.
• Analyze successful recruitment cases to understand and replicate effective approaches.
• Scout external opportunities and novel pathways to identify eligible patients in real time.
• Build and strengthen partnerships with external organizations, clinics, and networks to enhance trial awareness and patient flow.
• Create tools and methods to help clinics identify eligible patients within their existing clientele.
• Study owner decision-making behavior, identifying why pet owners choose to participate—or not—and recommend strategies to improve trial appeal and engagement.

Requirements

• PhD or DVM/PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Animal Health, Veterinary Science, Clinical Research, Biomedical Science, Epidemiology, or related disciplines).
• Experience with companion animal field trials or clinical veterinary research.
• Demonstrated ability to generate novel ideas, pursue leads, and solve problems creatively.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative relationships with internal and external partners.

Preferred

• Background in marketing, communication, or outreach strategies, especially in scientific or veterinary settings.
• Experience working with veterinary clinics or clinical trial operations.
• Interest in translational research and real-world clinical study implementation.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.