Field Technical Service Manager, Ruminants

Boehringer Ingelheim; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing programs

Learning & development

Company car

31 vacation days

Bonus and pension

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a Field Technical Service Manager (Ruminants) in the Netherlands. You will provide expert veterinary and technical support to veterinarians, farmers, and customers, translating science into practical herd health recommendations and contributing to strategic portfolio decisions.

In this field-based role, you will deliver training, build strong industry relationships, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant, evidence-based communications and

Qualifications

• Veterinarian degree required.
• At least 5 years of technical, field sales, or relevant work experience in Animal Health with ≥3 years in Technical Services or herd health.
• Strong communication skills in Dutch and English.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and negotiate effectively.
• Strategic, innovative mindset with data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert veterinary and technical support to veterinarians, farmers, and customers through consultations, farm visits, and herd health recommendations.
• Partner with customers and internal teams to implement product strategies and translate data into practical solutions.
• Deliver technical training and education to internal colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with key industry stakeholders to support scientific exchange and portfolio growth.
• Develop and communicate scientific content, including presentations, bulletins, sales support materials, and publications.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder relationships

Education

Veterinarian degree

Job description

WHO ARE WE?

ROPU MIDI is a Regional Operating Unit that covers all local Human Pharma and Animal Health Operating Units across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Greece, Portugal, Sweden, and The Netherlands. MIDI has a multicultural and diverse work environment. More than 1.800 employees are striving to work together to improve lives for patients and animals in our region.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As a Field Technical Service Manager (Ruminants), you will be a trusted scientific & business partner for veterinarians, farmers, and internal teams, helping to advance animal health and welfare and farm performance through evidence-based solutions. Combining your veterinary expertise with a deep understanding of the livestock industry, you will provide technical leadership for our ruminant portfolio, translating science into practical recommendations that deliver value and commercial success for customers.

In this highly collaborative and field-based role, you will build strong relationships across the veterinary and agricultural community, support the successful adoption of innovative animal health (AH) solutions, and contribute to strategic portfolio decisions through your scientific insights.

Working closely with customers, colleagues, and industry experts, you will play an important role in improving animal health outcomes, strengthening customer partnerships, and driving sustainable business growth. You may also get the opportunity to contribute to international technical initiatives and collaborate with experts across our global Animal Health network.

This is a field position that will require frequent travelling in the Middle and South of the Netherlands and reports directly to the National Sales Manager AH NL. Therefore, living in the center or South of the Netherlands is preferred.

HOW YOU’LL FIT IN:

• Provide expert veterinary and technical support to veterinarians, farmers, and other customers through consultations, farm visits, presentations, diagnostic interpretation, and practical herd health recommendations
• Partner with customers and internal teams to drive the successful implementation of product strategies, translating scientific and production data into practical solutions that improve animal health and business outcomes
• Deliver technical training and education for both internal colleagues and external stakeholders, ensuring a high level of product knowledge and evidence-based use of Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health solutions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key industry stakeholders, including Key Opinion Leaders, veterinary professionals, and Livestock organizations, to support scientific exchange and portfolio growth
• Develop and communicate scientific and technical content, including presentations, technical bulletins, sales support materials, publications, and presentations at industry meetings and events
• Ensure scientific integrity and compliance, supporting pharmacovigilance activities, reviewing promotional materials for technical accuracy, and partnering with marketing, regulatory, and legal teams to ensure all communications meet applicable standards

YOU BRING

• Veterinarian Degree
• At least 5 years of technical, field sales or relevant work experience in the Animal Health Industry. At least 3 of the mentioned years need to be in Technical Services or practical Vet with a focus on herd health management
• Strong communication skills in both Dutch and English languages, along with excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to develop stakeholder relationships
• Strong multi task management and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, make sound decisions, and negotiate effectively
• Strategic and innovative mindset, demonstrating initiative, creativity, and a track record of driving innovation and adapting strategies based on data, research, and industry trends
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with agility to adjust both strategic and tactical tasks to drive commercial success in a dynamic environment
• Highly collaborative and results-driven, able to influence cross-functional stakeholders in a matrix organization and consistently exceed quantitative and qualitative goals with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Special interest in udderhealth, Infectious disease or small ruminants would beneficial

WHAT WILL YOU GET IN RETURN?

Next to working in a Global Top Employer certified company that offers you the opportunity to develop and challenge yourself while learning from a fast-paced environment:

• Be part of a wellbeing-oriented organization (Premium access to Headspace , OpenUP and ongoing support and initiatives related to ways of working to help our employees to stay healthy and constantly improve the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being)
• Customized Development plan based on your role and aspirations, with several learning platforms such as LinkedIn Learning Premium (languages + training programs) and our Virtual Campus Lifelong learning at our Virtual Campus | Boehringer Ingelheim (boehringer-ingelheim.com)
• Acompetitive salary rangebased on seniority and skills (plus annual bonus, 8% holiday pay and a company pension scheme)
• Company car and 31 vacation days to re-energize.
• A dynamic international team - We enjoy fun activities and celebrations (e.g., Team events, Christmas Party) and value a respectful working atmosphere!

Please note that pay information will be shared during the recruitment process.

Screening:

In order to comply with applicable export control laws, Boehringer Ingelheim periodically screens business relations (including job applicants) against sanctioned party lists (“SPL”). These checks may be performed by Boehringer Ingelheim or by any of its Affiliates. You acknowledge that Boehringer Ingelheim and/or its Affiliates will screen you against SPL and that for this purpose your personal data may be processed in relevant databases, including databases of third-party vendors that perform SPL screening for or on behalf of Boehringer Ingelheim or its Affiliates which may be located or accessible outside the EU. Boehringer Ingelheim is committed to ensuring an adequate level of protection of your personal data.

Our Company

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com