• Job Description

  Req#: JR00014464

  Please note for role location Dublin is strongly preferred; can also be based in US, Belgium, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Singapore,

  Role Summary

  The International Center of Excellence is recruiting a board-certified veterinary dermatologist to provide best in-class veterinary medical leadership for the Zoetis dermatology portfolio. This role will work across international 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 Dermatology category. The veterinary dermatologist will drive excellence in dermatology across the business and ensure delivery of short-, medium-, and long-term medical support plans in International Operations to meet identified objectives for market development and differentiation of the solutions offered by Zoetis in close alignment with the Category Management Lead.

  Role Responsibilities

  • Set ambition and annual, mid to long-term vision for Technical support solutions in the area of Companion Animal Dermatology in International 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 Key Opinion Leaders management plans (incl. clinical activities and study grants) for category

  • Lead international representation and messaging strategy to external scientific and clinical stakeholders (e.g. universities) and at international congresses/fairs

  • Contribute to content marketing asset development

  • Lead development of training on technical excellence applicable to category.

  Organisational relationships

  Internal:

  • Category Management Lead Companion Animal Dermatology
  • All members of the VetOp & OR team
  • All members of the COE team
  • Cluster Leads,country VPs/GM’s, in market technical leadership
  • Other members of the International Operations Center Team
  • Global Functions, i.e. VMRD, GCD, ZTD and AGB teams
  • VET OP’s & OR equivalent colleagues based in the US

  External:

  • KOL’s across international
  • Regulatory authorities and AH trade associations
  • Outcome research organizations
  • Experts in similar areas within the animal health industry

  Resources managed

  Financial Accountability

  • As per annual budget
  • Ensure ongoing tracking and planning of projects and T&E

  Supervision

  • Matrix responsibility – leading internal veterinary colleague networks

  Candidate requirements

  Level of education and qualification:

  • Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD or equivalent degree) required
  • Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Dermatology or European College of Veterinary Dermatology

  Professional experience/capabilities:

  • Practical experience as a clinical veterinary dermatologist (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
  • 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.

  Technical skills required:

  • Lead without authority
  • Ability to simplify highly technical issues
  • Demonstrates ability to own the technical Companion Animal Dermatology 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

  Full time

  Legal statement as below

  This job advert indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required. Additional position specific requirements/responsibilities are contained in approved training curricula.

  Visa status re must be eligible to work and live in Ireland as below

  Colleague must be legally eligible to live and work in Ireland.

  Summary of our Benefits

  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 , p rivate medical insurance for you and your family and empowered flexible working, to name a few.

• About the company

  Zoetis Inc. is the world's largest producer of medicine and vaccinations for pets and livestock.

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