Technical Medical Manager - Companion Animal

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Technical Medical Manager in the veterinary animal health industry is responsible for providing technical support and expertise to veterinary professionals and clients. This role involves developing and implementing medical protocols, overseeing clinical operations, and ensuring the highest standards of animal care. The Technical Medical Manager will collaborate with various departments to enhance product development, support marketing efforts, and ensure compliance with industry regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Stimulate and provide the development of the technical department, through support to the technical team in conducting technical promotions of the products of their Business Unit, lectures, technical meetings, etc.;
• Establish technical needs with the marketing area in the product life cycle, through the identification of the market conditions of the product;
• Ensure the correct technical positioning of the products with the field team and product managers, ensuring their correct application;
• Coordinate the correct execution of clinical studies and interpretation of results, with the aim of identifying the pathology and solving the problem;
• Interact with the scientific community, class associations, universities, opinion leaders, government agencies, in order to identify opportunities in the clinical studies of Zoetis products;
• Participate in the construction and lead the implementation of the technical strategy of the product lines according to the objectives and strategic planning for their business unit;
• Capture technical, service, and product opportunities with customers, in order to seek improvements according to needs;
• Interact with the commercial, marketing, and regulatory areas to meet the needs of new products, new indications, and new registrations;
• Develop technical materials and review marketing materials, aiming at updating, differentiation, and sales support;
• Develop, update, and manage customer service protocols in the SAC and in the field, seeking excellence and differentiation from competitors;
• Manage the technical team, either by influence or directly, maintaining a high degree of differentiation compared to other professionals in the market;
• Coordinate the distribution of scholarships for veterinary medicine students, with support from the marketing area;
• Support the regulatory affairs team regarding product registration and/or license revalidation with the Ministry of Agriculture;
• Contribute to the Business Unit Director, through efforts to improve processes, quality improvement, and cost reduction;
• Constantly seek technical updates available in publications, magazines, forums, symposiums, etc.;
• Identify and develop people/talents, as well as motivate and engage the entire team in meeting goals, according to the company’s values;
• Identify opportunities and promote the acquisition of resources, such as materials, equipment, and people, through studies that justify such needs;
• Support the Directorate, as well as meet the goals generating good results for the company;
• Ensure the good condition of the equipment in the area under your responsibility;
• Promote order, cleanliness, and ensure work safety in the areas under your responsibility;
• Ensure the confidentiality of the information under your responsibility;
• Comply with and enforce the rules and regulations contained in the company’s Code of Conduct;
• Manage related activities of the team under your responsibility.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Required: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM).
• Preferred: Additional certifications in veterinary medicine or animal health.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in veterinary medicine, with a focus on clinical operations and technical support.

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Proficiency in veterinary medical protocols and procedures.
• Experience with veterinary / medical studies, protocols and global information.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and connecting.

PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to travel as needed to support clinical operations and customer interactions.
• Occasional lifting of up to 20-30 pounds.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Connected to our purpose and Core Beliefs, at Zoetis, we lead with inclusion. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) focus helps create an environment where each colleague can thrive. Our commitment to DE&I begins with our leadership team of diverse backgrounds, experiences and ethnicities, and it is demonstrated in our support of our colleagues and the animal health industry. We have nine colleague resources groups whose members spread awareness, foster inclusivity and make a positive impact on our business and communities.

Our commitment to advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has earned us recognitions as a 2024 Catalyst Award recipient and a Top 50 Company for Workplace Fairness by Fair360 (formerly DiversityInc). Zoetis has also been named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality, a Best Company for Working Parents, a Top Company for Executive Women, among many others. Learn more here.

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