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Virbac

Develops animal health care products worldwide

Clinical and Preclinical Development Manager - R&D Biology

Clinical Research OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCarros, France

About the Job

Requirements

  • Hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DMV), or an Engineering qualification, PhD, or Master 2 in Biology or Immunology.
  • Have at least 8 to 10 years of confirmed experience in pharmaceutical or biological R&D, in veterinary or human health.
  • Have advanced technical expertise and accreditation in clinical trial design, infection models, and vaccine regulatory requirements, including Parts III and IV, Good Laboratory Practices, Good Clinical Practices, and VICH.
  • Have experience with transversal management in a matrix environment and managing multidisciplinary projects involving Marketing, Regulatory, Processes, and CROs.
  • Have professional working proficiency in spoken and written English for drafting, negotiating, and working in international regulatory contexts.

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead the preclinical and clinical strategy for vaccine and immunology projects, from exploratory proof of concept through marketing authorization, in alignment with the Target Product Profile.
  • Ensure regulatory claims for marketing authorization dossiers, including Parts III (Safety) and IV (Efficacy), supervise preparation of summaries, and defend scientific arguments before health authorities including the European Pharmacopoeia, VICH, and the USDA.
  • Represent clinical expertise on the R&D Core Team, coordinate technical groups, and arbitrate scientific choices, risks, and timelines.
  • Conduct and supervise trials directly under sponsor responsibilities in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices, Good Clinical Practices, and Good Scientific Practices, or delegate them to Clinical Study Managers and Contract Research Organizations.
  • Promote ethics and animal welfare under the 3Rs, coordinate a network of Key Opinion Leaders, and present scientific results at international conferences.

About the Company

Virbac

Develops animal health care products worldwide

Virbac provides care, hygiene and nutrition products to prevent, diagnose and treat animal diseases. Its offerings are designed for veterinarians, farmers and pet owners worldwide, delivering complete animal-health solutions through a global network of production sites, sales subsidiaries and R&D centers across five continents. The product approach combines prevention, diagnosis and treatment in veterinary medicine, not limited to a single animal type. What sets Virbac apart is its scale and mix: a broad international footprint (production sites in 12 countries, sales subsidiaries in 36) and a substantial share of sales outside Europe, with a clear focus on both companion animals (roughly 61% of 2025 sales) and farm animals (39%). The company aims to advance animal health by empowering those who care for animals daily, helping people and animals live better together.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Carros, France
Founded
1968

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