Role Description
The Zoetis Global Medical Affairs team is recruiting a talented veterinarian to provide best-in-class veterinary medical leadership for the Zoetis parasiticide and biologics 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' Companion Animal (CA) Parasiticide and biologics categories.
Responsibilities:
* Set ambition and annual, mid-to-long-term vision for veterinary support solutions in the area of CA preventatives globally in close cooperation with other commercial colleagues.
* Maintain strong operational relationships with veterinary teams in market to ensure that market knowledge is continuously being developed and up to date, developing frameworks and processes for alignment across markets.
* Plan, implement, and coordinate above-market KOL management plans (incl. clinical activities and study grants) for category.
* Lead global representation and messaging strategy to external scientific and clinical stakeholders (e.g. universities) and at global and regional congresses/fairs.
* Contribute to content marketing asset development.
* Lead development of training on technical excellence applicable to category.
Organization Relationships:
* Internal: All members of the Global Medical Affairs team Category Management Lead CA Parasiticides at the International Commercial Center of Excellence Medical leads in parasiticides in the US Cluster Leads,country VPs/GM's, in market veterinary leadership Other members of the International and US Operations Center Team Global Functions, i.e. VMRD, GCD, ZTD and AGB teams.
* External: KOL's globally Regulatory authorities and AH trade associations Experts in similar areas within the animal health industry.
Requirements:
* Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD or equivalent degree) required Additional training in parasitology is an asset.
* Practical experience as a clinical veterinarian (min. 5 years) Medical marketing of veterinary products to companion animal 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.
* Good knowledge of Word, Excel, Power point Basics of clinical studies conduct and evaluation of scientific publications.
* 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 CA Parasiticide 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.
Physical position requirements:
* Ability to travel: 25-30% Weekend work occasionally for industry events.
Qualifications:
* BS/BA and relevant experience required. MBA preferred The following are highly desirable. Will consider Zoetis colleagues who do not have all if have very strong performance history and demonstrated potential.
In addition, to being part the world-leading animal health company focused on the needs of those who raise and care for animals we offer a range of benefits such as competitive salary, bonus, 25.5 days holiday per annum plus public holidays, a defined contributory pension plan, private medical insurance for you and your family and empowered flexible working, to name a few. Please note that the benefits outlined are subject to change based on organization decision.