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Subject to applicable law, all prospective hires will be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for covid-19 or intend to be vaccinated for covid-19 by november 1, 2021, or qualify for a medical or religious accommodation to this vaccination requirementHired candidates who are not vaccinated by november 1, 2021, and who have not been approved for a legally-required medical or religious accommodation will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment, in accordance with applicable law.
Our territory representatives interact face to face with our customers, understand their needs and consult to offer the right solutionsWe work collaboratively in field sales teams and play a critical role in supporting our customer centric business model.
Summary of the job:
Associate director of scientific marketing affairs is a remote position responsible for cross-team collaboration with research & development, business development, marketing (us & global), professional services (us & global), us sales, regulatory and legal to set strategy for product development and launch, lifecycle management and new acquisitions across the companion animal portfolio, but with a primary focus on the parasiticide franchiseThis individual will work closely with regulatory, research & development, professional services, strategic development and innovation, and marketing to ensure the timely approval and delivery of new products and services for the companion animal buThis individual will be expected to maintain and develop strong working relationships with key opinion leaders (kols) in academia and clinical practiceAdditional duties will include attending and presenting at prominent scientific meetings.
Primary activities include:
Collaborating with research & development, and marketing (us & global) to ensure new product introductions are optimized, timely and consistent with the goals of the us ca/equine business unit
Collaborating with global lcm teams and research & development, on product label extensions and new product pipeline and global train the trainer programs
Preparing technical backgrounders, slide decks and kol first-to-know packets to support new product launches in co-ordination with marketing brand managers, regulatory and legal colleagues
Act as technical subject matter expert with marketing and agencies on creation of promotional assets for psv and tm field use
Review of promotional marketing, technical and training materials managed on the veeva vault promomats platform that are related to the existing portfolio and new product launches, primary support focused on the parasiticide portfolio
Collaborating with marketing to critically evaluate the economic feasibility of new products/technologies
Identifying and developing kol support for our company`s animal health products/technologies.
Supporting speaker bureau, conference and national kols as mah interface between marketing and psv
Acting as a liaison between research & development, and key opinion leaders (kols) to cultivate a positive reputation for our company`s animal health as a science-based and innovative company.
Assisting with design and coordination of post-approval market support studies of licensed products/technologies to generate clinically relevant and economically important information.
Obtaining valuable real-world information and insight through various channels, including attendance at scientific conferences, field visits to university research facilities and selected private practices to help with the prioritization and evolution of our company`s animal health portfolio.
Sharing new products/technologies with lcm colleagues across species teams in the us and global to assess broader applications within our company`s animal health.
Travel requirements for this position are a minimum of 30-40% of the timeTravel responsibilities will be prioritized by project value
Ca & equine specific leadership behaviors
Thinks broadly – places broader organizational interests above own or team interest
Creates strategic visions – creates a compelling vision for the team and has the ability to marry vision with other functions and influence others
Embraces an agile mindset & coaching – leads teams using appropriate agile methodology for the iterative development of tools, processes, and ideas, as well as to solve systemic problems through employing adaptive experimentation, collective responsibility, and agile methodologies
Champions leadership development – champions leadership development initiatives and practices that contribute to a strong, diverse succession pool; hires and develops the best leaders
Maintains a growth & transformational mindset – constantly looks for room for improvement and is open-minded and curious about new possibilities; adapts and embraces new practices, tools, and behaviors as the digital area evolves; understands and leverages technology to democratize, scale, and drive efficiency within every business action
Leverages critical metrics – focuses on the critical metrics that drive unit and organizational performance
Connects others (super connector) – builds effective networks and acts with agility
Provides coaching & feedback – makes coaching and providing feedback a priority across the organization; demonstrates effective performance management; holds direct reports accountable and ensures outcomes are achieved
Shares power & success – shares power and success as a way to motivate teams and strengthen the organization; pushes decisions down when appropriate; empowers own team to make decisions; encourages and supports others to express their views, especially on tough issues
Engages others with empathy – appreciates and understands the perspective of others by putting oneself in others’ shoes in order to connect and respond appropriately
Displays customer obsessions & ownership – demonstrates understanding of internal and external customers’ needs and wants; starts with customers and represents the voice of the customer, works backward thinking, long-term business goals, and results; conducts planning to ensure teams are focused on items with the highest impact to the business; holds employees accountable for maintaining and acting in accordance with a customer-focused mindset
Displays resilience – embraces ambiguity and drives to success with persistence
Minimum qualifications:
Must have a doctor of veterinary medicine (dvm / vmd) degree
A minimum of 10 years of combined experience in clinical practice and the companion animal pharmaceutical industry, to include at least 3 years in clinical practice and at least 5 years in the pharmaceutical industry.
Broad based background and knowledge in infectious diseases and general medicine, in-depth knowledge of parasitology and a willingness to work in a variety of therapeutic areasAdvanced training is desirable in the area of companion animal medicine or parasitology through a post-graduate training program, clinical residency, master’s degree or phd in related fields.
Commercial experience in technical marketing of parasiticides is highly desirable.
Proficient in microsoft office (word, power point, excel)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong presentation skills
Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Our animal health division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to preserving and improving health, well-being, and performance of animals and the people who care for themWe are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world’s food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet.
Through our commitment to the science of healthier animals®, we offer veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the widest ranges of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services as well as an extensive suite of digitally connected identification, traceability and monitoring productsWe invest in dynamic and comprehensive research and development resources and a modern, global supply chainWe are present in more than 50 countries, while our products are available in some 150 markets.
Who we are …
We are known as merck & co., inc., kenilworth, new jersey, usa in the united states and canada and msd everywhere elseFor more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world`s most challenging diseasesToday, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.
What we look for …
Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the worldHere, you have that opportunityYou can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our timeOur team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.
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Employee status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
Visa sponsorship:
Travel requirements:
Flexible work arrangements:
Remote work, telecommuting
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Valid driving license:
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Number of openings:
1
Requisition id: r139353
