Director of Ruminant Medicine – Global Medical Affairs (GMA)

The Zoetis Global Medical Affairs team is recruiting a talented veterinarian to provide best in-class veterinary medical leadership for the global Zoetis Cattle and Sheep (Ruminant) portfolios. This role will work across global markets and work alongside above market teams and other commercial and operational functions to develop strategic plans to ensure our scientific activities create and deliver unparalleled value to our customers and therefore become a major differentiator, create competitive advantage and contribute to the growth objectives of Zoetis’ Livestock ruminant categories. This individual will drive excellence in ruminant medicine across the business and ensure delivery of short-, medium-, and long-term medical support plans in Global Operations (particularly the International teams) to meet identified objectives for market development and differentiation of the solutions offered by Zoetis in close alignment with medical and marketing teams across the globe.

Level of education and qualification:

• Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD or equivalent degree) required
• Additional training in Dairy / Beef medicine is an asset

Professional experience/capabilities:

• Practical experience as a clinical veterinarian (min. 5 years)
• Medical marketing of veterinary products to veterinarians
• Extensive capabilities proven in senior medical marketing role strategic or operationally with extensive medical leadership capabilities gained in highly matrixed organisations.
• Experience leading large scale complex projects and managing / influencing teams in diverse locations
• Operating budget management skills
• Experience working with, leading or influencing cross-functional teams in developing and executing technical strategies, programs and/or tactics.
• Proven track-record of leading teams through transformation and having instilled a strong culture of performance and enthusiasm, even in difficult times.
• Demonstrated track-record of operational excellence with a sharp sense of vision that translates into an ability to identify new opportunities
• Experience in managing relations with a wide diversity of stakeholders including (but not limited to) medical leaders, Enabling and Global functions, customers and senior leaders
• Other specific know-how: Good knowledge of Word, Excel, Power point. Basics of clinical studies conduct and evaluation of scientific publications.
• Languages: Fluency in spoken and written English are a must, mastering other languages is a plus.

SKILLS & CAPABILITIES

• Lead without authority
• Ability to simplify highly technical issues
• Demonstrates ability to own the technical cattle space: anticipates new customer needs and technical/scientific trends in the category. Eager to permanently keep up to date with the latest scientific information in the category and to transfer knowledge
• Ability to influence leadership and to obtain buy-in and credibility
• Capability to influence KOL’s
• Logical and pragmatic thinker
• Good analytical skills
• Excellent communication (‘teacher’) skills; strong verbal and written presentation skills
• Ability to travel: 25-30%
• Weekend work occasionally for industry events

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The following base pay range reflects the anticipated base pay for this position if a selected candidate were to

be located in (Colorado), or (Hawaii). Base pay may vary based on location and other factors.

Base Pay Range: $160,000 - $230,000

The following base pay range reflects the anticipated base pay for this position if a selected candidate were to be

located in (California), (NJ Remote), (New York), or (Washington). Base pay may vary based on location and

other factors.

Base Pay Range: $170,000 - $260,000

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare, dental coverage, and

retirement savings benefits along with paid holidays, vacation and disability insurance.

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