About the role
Veterinary Medical Lead, Global Diagnostics - Core Portfolio Innovation and Integration
Location
: Parsippany NJ Preferred; US Remote Considered
Travel for core portfolio innovation would vary between 20-35%
Summary
The Veterinary Medical Platforms team under the Global Diagnostics Medical Platforms, Clinical Studies and Medical Education division is composed of a group of talented diagnostics medical experts, who partner with research and development, product and marketing brand managers to develop strategies for the brands they support, lead technical projects/research, participate in KOL development, and are the medical leads in reviewing educational and advertising/promotional materials for the line of innovative, new and on market products/services.
The Veterinary Medical Lead will focus on bringing innovation to core diagnostic tests in the reference lab and point-of-care tests and instruments, as well as evaluating novel diagnostic opportunities. This position is highly collaborative, working in a matrixed environment with numerous internal and external stakeholders across multiple geographies.
Strategic Product Medical Innovation
Provide medical expertise in diagnostics to product management, the brand team and other groups within Zoetis, with a focus on novel tests/instruments within the core portfolio (infectious disease, hematology, chemistry, immunoassay)
Understand product objectives and proactively work with the team on the strategic development and implementation of marketing plans, and product responses to competitors
Proactively and continuously provide strategic input into respective product and marketing teams including commercial impact and medical valuation of the product.
Co-lead with the marketing and product managers on strategies to support future innovative product launches and on-market product enhancements and strategy
Work with a cross-functional team to evaluate new diagnostic business development opportunities
Proactively identify solutions to meet unmet needs to the brand team/business and lead the necessary change
Provide insight to the respective brand teams where conflicts and synergies exist across the Zoetis portfolio
Create technical content for assigned product and services
Support assay transition and development from reference lab to point-of-care and vice versa based on commercial needs
Provide Strategic Marketing Medical Support for on-market and new product launches
External Customers Education and Field Force Support and Training
Develop content for both external and internal learning and development and conferences based upon market demands, working with the Medical Education and learning and development teams.
Lead key customer activities and meetings based on brand strategy plans (e.g. lead on advisory board meetings, KOL development and engagement, customer education/training meetings on aligned products)
Present technical seminars to colleagues within Zoetis
Advise and assist Learning and Development with both strategic focus and technical content of training programs and materials to assure consistency and clarity of key marketing messages and the medical appropriateness of product usage
Identify needs for new and enhanced technical presentations and assume a leadership role in their development
Participate in cross functional product teams (CFPT) for respective portfolio brands.
Collaborative Partnerships With Key Opinion Leaders (KOL)
Work across Zoetis to collaboratively support projects which will build KOL alliances and provide additional opportunities for KOL development
Identify, develop and engage top KOLs and develop a plan on how to continually engage these KOLs in studies, advisory boards or speaking opportunities dependent on marketing priorities and budget
Lead efforts in organizing and executing meetings with speakers/KOLs (e.g. advisory boards, speaker bureaus), dependent on marketing budget
Lead the efforts in developing and maintaining relationships with KOLs that are strategic influencers. Collaborate with Veterinary Professional Services teams to identify new leaders as well as help support these relationships from the field level.
Product Development with VMRD, Product Management & External Key Opinion Leaders
Establish basic instrument requirements and lab quality benchmarks for instrument evaluation and validation studies
Identify technical/medical and business gaps and needs for assigned products
Establish liaison relationships with key animal health organizations critical to the product/diagnostic area supported and to promote and enhance the image of Zoetis
Identify future trends and marketplace dynamics and work across functional teams to develop a data generation/study plan [Phase IV (studies to support marketed products), Phase III studies (new claims), Outcomes Research] to address these needs
Work with internal R&D and/or KOLs on development, submission, and execution of study proposals as well as keeping projects on track
Organizational Effectiveness
Demonstrate the ability to lead and successfully guide implementation and execution of initiatives with minimal oversight through effective understanding and ability to function within the organizational structure.
Demonstrate ongoing and strong relationships with assigned brand teams and other key stakeholders (including Major Accounts, Outcomes Research, Commercial Development and Lifecycle Innovation, Regulatory Affairs, Technical Support, VMRD, Veterinary Professional Services)
Lead and facilitate multi-disciplinary groups; advise and influence management at all levels of Zoetis on technical issues.
Effectively participate and demonstrate leadership in project teams, assuming the role of medical lead.
Education and Experience
:
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent required
Minimum 5 years of veterinary industry experience or clinical pathology
Diagnostic or research and publication experience strongly preferred
Technical Skills
Strong analytical thinking, problem solving skills, and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with various stakeholders
Ability to collaborate and effectively work within cross-functional teams
Strong relationship building skills
Ability to work and navigate in an environment of regulatory and legal processes
Excellent judgment in conflict management and influence
Research experience
Strategic mindset
Ability to interact with and influence Senior Management, peers, and representatives from other functional groups
Proficient in project management, creation of technical content
Ability to act decisively, meet project deadlines
The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $129,000 - $182,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the base pay target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
This position is also eligible for short-term incentive compensation.
This position is also eligible for long-term incentives.
In addition to compensation, Zoetis offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the physical, emotional and financial wellbeing of our colleagues and their families including healthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one, a 401K plan with a match and profit-sharing contribution from Zoetis, and 4 weeks of vacation.
Visit zoetisbenefits.com to learn more.
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