Instrument Compliance Specialist

Role Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Instrument Compliance Specialist ensures that all products meet reliability, safety, and performance standards throughout the product lifecycle. As a technical authority and cross-functional collaborator, this role leads risk identification, implements robust engineering solutions, and drives continuous improvement for both new and existing products. This role will align with Zoetis business objectives and veterinary / human health device development projects, regulatory change management and / or routine regulation and compliance maintenance. Regulatory scope will include but is not limited to applicable instruments like in ovo, in vivo, in vitro devices, analyzers, microscopes, and centrifuges. Responsibilities include communication, interfacing between certification bodies during the development and maintenance process as well as working closely with the Quality, Regulatory, Commercial Development, Product Management and Engineering Departments throughout the product lifecycle, owning deliverables, and embracing priorities that align with the needs of Zoetis stakeholders, partner groups, suppliers, and customers. Manages and assesses the safety, EMC, and quality compliance of instruments for the organization, coordinates the logistics for instrument testing at the laboratories, assists the manufacturing sites with scheduling inspections, and supports the risk analysis process of these products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Compliance Leadership & Risk Management

• Serve as the primary compliance liaison across Global Devices, Commercial, and GMS organizations, providing early input during project discovery and development phases.
• Identify and interpret hardware safety, EMC, and environmental standards (e.g., ISO, IEC, FDA, ASME) for product compliance.
• Lead and support risk assessments (FMEAs, hazard analysis, root cause analysis) and implement corrective / preventive actions.
• Define and execute strategies to mitigate product design and operator risks.

Product Integrity & Documentation

Testing & Certification

Continuous Improvement & Mentorship

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

CERTIFICATIONS (Preferred)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Full time

Regular

Colleague

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About Zoetis

At Zoetis , our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.

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