Technical and Marketing Manager

MSD Malaysia; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Malaysia seeks a Technical and Marketing Manager (Poultry) to bridge technical veterinary guidance with market-focused activities. You will support producers, lead vaccination programs, and drive adoption of poultry health solutions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams and industry stakeholders to improve farm productivity and food safety. The position requires a veterinary degree, 5+ years in poultry health, and multilingual communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in veterinary medicine.
• Preferably at least 5 years experiences in poultry or related animal health pharmaceutical.
• Proficiency in English, Chinese, and Bahasa Malaysia is compulsory.
• Must hold a valid driving license.
• Willingness to travel extensively (>50%) within Malaysia, with occasional travel to Singapore and Brunei.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and solutions to commercial poultry producers on health and farm management issues.
• Advise customers on designing effective health, vaccination, and disease control programs tailored to their operations.
• Lead technical planning, conduct vaccination training, execute field trials, technical paper writing.
• Conduct vaccination and hatchery audits, including review and analysis of audit reports.
• Contribute to the development and execution of long-term technical strategies to support growth of existing and new products.
• Build strong relationships and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement account strategies.
• Gather and communicate market insights to enhance technical services and product offerings.
• Represent the company at key industry meetings, delivering technical presentations and insights.
• Liaise with key opinion leaders, universities, and industry stakeholders on poultry health issues.
• Develop technical materials and support product positioning.
• Provide technical input during sales meetings and support marketing activities.
• Manage device team to optimize vaccination practices and application methods.
• Ensure timely reporting of adverse events and product complaints in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Support cross-training initiatives within the veterinary services team across the cluster (Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei).

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in veterinary medicine

Job description

Technical and Marketing Manager (Poultry)

The OPPORTUNITY

Be part of a Global Animal Health organization. Be part of a high-performing team to drive strong results for the business and significant impact for customers.

JOB BRIEF

We are seeking a dynamic and proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. This role serves as the key link between the company and poultry producers, providing both technical and marketing support. As the primary veterinary technical expert for our company Animal Health poultry products and services in Malaysia, the incumbent will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver technical guidance, drive product adoption, and communicate the economic and health benefits of disease prevention and control programs. The role focuses on improving poultry health outcomes, farm productivity, and food safety.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide technical support and solutions to commercial poultry producers on health and farm management issues
• Advise customers on designing effective health, vaccination, and disease control programs tailored to their operations
• Lead technical planning, conduct vaccination training, execute field trials, technical paper writing
• Conduct vaccination and hatchery audits, including review and analysis of audit reports
• Contribute to the development and execution of long-term technical strategies to support growth of existing and new products
• Build strong relationships and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement account strategies
• Gather and communicate market insights to enhance technical services and product offerings
• Represent the company at key industry meetings, delivering technical presentations and insights
• Liaise with key opinion leaders, universities, and industry stakeholders on poultry health issues
• Develop technical materials and support product positioning
• Provide technical input during sales meetings and support marketing activities
• Manage device team to optimize vaccination practices and application methods
• Ensure timely reporting of adverse events and product complaints in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Support cross-training initiatives within the veterinary services team across the cluster (Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei)

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s Degree in veterinary medicine.
• Preferably at least 5 years experiences in poultry or related animal health pharmaceutical
• Proficiency in English, Chinese, and Bahasa Malaysia is compulsory
• Must hold a valid driving license
• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and within team environments
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to travel extensively ( >50%) within Malaysia, with occasional travel to Singapore and Brunei

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Join a global organization that prides itself on high integrity, ethics, and quality. Work along with a collaborative team. Opportunity to develop and broaden your selling experience in livestock and aquaculture. Biopharmaceutical within a truly global organization.

Required Skills

• Animal Care
• Animal Handling
• Animal Health Care
• Aquaculture Tanks
• Communication
• Disease Control
• Disease Prevention
• Farm Business Management
• Food Safety Management
• Healthcare Innovation
• Poultry Production
• Teamwork
• Technical Planning
• Vaccinations
• Veterinary Consulting
• Veterinary Medicine
• Veterinary Pathology
• Veterinary Services

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA.

Job Posting End Date: 09/30/2026

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.