EU&IZ Product & Tech Director — Livestock Vaccines

Vaxxinova; Brescia; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fringe benefits

Development and learning opportunities

Job summary

Vaxxinova Italy is seeking a Product and Technical Director EU&IZ to lead product management and the technical value proposition for livestock vaccines in Italy and across the EU&IZ. Located in Brescia, you will drive launches, strategy, and lifecycle management, reporting to the Sales and Marketing Director.

Travel up to 50% is required as you coordinate R&D alignment, develop distributor training, and manage a small regional team in a decentralized, multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technical and/or product management for livestock vaccines.
• 5+ years leading teams of professionals.
• Proven track record delivering results in technical and/or product management for livestock vaccines.
• Ability to achieve challenging targets.
• Excellent English proficiency (written and spoken).
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Experience in a decentralized, multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop a product management and technical service strategy with the local MT, aligned with customer and industry strategy.
• Define and execute product launch plans to roll out the R&D pipeline.
• Define hatchery and equipment strategies and related tactical initiatives.
• Ensure technical support for product lifecycle management.
• Coordinate scientific publications and participation in technical congresses.
• Develop marketing materials and deliver training programs for internal teams and distributors.
• Act as the key business interface with R&D regarding product profiles, unmet customer needs, and emerging technologies.
• Coordinate activities and development of employees reporting to the role, fostering a collaborative culture.
• Maintain relationships with key accounts, institutes, EW group members, and other stakeholders; ensure professional communication.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of three Regional Technical Managers and one Marketing Associate, ensuring priorities and high performance across the EU&IZ.

Skills

Technical leadership

Product management

Livestock vaccines

Team coaching

English proficiency

Cross-cultural collaboration

Job description

Vaxxinova Italy is seeking a Product and Technical Director EU&IZ to lead product management and the technical value proposition for livestock vaccines in Italy and across the EU&IZ. Located in Brescia, you will drive launches, strategy, and lifecycle management, reporting to the Sales and Marketing Director.

Travel up to 50% is required as you coordinate R&D alignment, develop distributor training, and manage a small regional team in a decentralized, multicultural environment.