Veterinary Services Manager

Veterinary Services Manager

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As a global leader in animal health, Ceva Animal Health believes our success is linked to our passionate people researching, developing , producing and supplying innovative health solutions for all animals, which contributes to the future of our diverse planet.

We are committed to ensuring the highest possible level of care and well-being for farm animals (poultry, pigs, ruminants), companion animals (dogs and cats) and wildlife.  

Indeed, Our “Together, Beyond Animal Health” vision emphasizes that the health and wellbeing of people, animals and our planet are totally interlinked. More than ever, Ceva is committed to a "One Health" approach.  

As part of our “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” policy, Ceva Animal Heath is committed to the employment of people with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants. To request an accommodation, please contact a member of the Ceva Talent Acquisition team. 

 

Your missions :

Location: Field

Remote position with preferred location(s) based out of Minneapolis, Chicago, Detroit or Milwaukee.

The Ceva Veterinary Services Manager (VSM) is a vibrant, intelligent and motivated thought leader. Ceva VSMs exemplify our core values of customer passion, entrepreneurial spirit, innovation and solidarity and use their unique veterinary expertise to support our internal and external customers through engagement, education and empowerment.

The ideal candidate is a sales-minded veterinarian skilled at interpreting complex scientific materials and effectively communicating a technically accurate, customer-focused marketing message via a hybrid communication strategy (in- person and virtually). Communications are delivered in-clinic, in-conference (nationally and regionally) and virtually to support the sales and marketing team objectives with outstanding customer focus. Persuasive and engaging public speaking and interpersonal communication skills are required.

Ceva VSMs are passionate about veterinary medicine with the ultimate goal of best medicine for the pets in the care of our customers. They are approachable, humble, confident leaders who lead their regions by example, encouragement and coaching. They are trustworthy, empathetic partners and teammates. They are creative and willing to speak-up and lean-in to find solutions. They are passionate, life-long learners. They are self-motivated, flexible and approach all situations with a positive attitude.

A strong partnership between the veterinary services team and other internal customers (sales, marketing, strategic accounts, retail and pharmacovigilance) enables communication and collaboration. The VSM’s perspective as a veterinarian is invaluable for internal customers. This approach and the VSM’s technical expertise create positive positioning for the company and our products, nationally and globally. Ceva VSMs have the unique opportunity to work closely with the marketing team in the development of scientifically robust, technical marketing messages and materials, articles, videos, and social media. At Ceva, our slogan is together, beyond animal health. With collaboration, together, we are a force.

The Ceva VSM provides exceptional support to their peers, our external customers. External customers include veterinarians in general practice, specialty practice, academic institutions and other influential, veterinary key opinion leaders. The role of the VSM includes regional and national identification, development and management of key opinion leader relationships to the end-goal of facilitating support for our products. VSMs build product support through application of technical data, influence and impeccable communication with their peers, other veterinarians, in the field.

Personal and professional development opportunities will uniquely position the ideal candidate as an industry leader.

Responsibilities:

• Support and collaborate with the Territory Managers (TMs) and Regional Managers (RMs) at sales meetings, work visits, sales training, industry activities and conferences.
• Provide technical information and expertise in support of sales and marketing for both internal and external customers.

Support the sales and sales leadership teams by exemplifying a proactive approach to technical resources:

• The sales and veterinary services teams are a critical partnership. This collaboration is the primary responsibility of the VSM. Creating value and demand f