Director, Livestock Tech Services — Remote Leadership

Merck; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 173,000 - 273,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

Compassionate and sick days

Job summary

Merck in the United States–Livestock division seeks a Director of Technical Services to lead a high-performing team delivering scientific expertise and customer value across the livestock portfolio. The role partners with Commercial, Marketing, R&D, and Regulatory teams and engages veterinarians, producers, and industry leaders.

The successful candidate will develop talent, drive change, and translate science into practical customer solutions while traveling to support customers and team

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD or related veterinary degree required.
• 10+ years in animal health, veterinary medicine, livestock production or related industry.
• 5+ years leading technical, scientific, veterinary, or cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Technical Services team.
• Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement.
• Champion change leadership and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Provide strategic scientific and technical leadership for the US Livestock portfolio.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Marketing, R&D, and Regulatory teams to support business objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to customers, veterinarians, producers, consultants, and industry stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders, universities, and industry organizations.
• Deliver scientific presentations and represent the company at industry meetings and conferences.
• Support product launches, technical training, and customer education initiatives.
• Influence business strategy through scientific expertise, field insights, and market knowledge.

Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Decision Making

People Leadership

Strategic Leadership

Veterinary Medicine

Education

DVM / VMD or related

Job description

Merck in the United States–Livestock division seeks a Director of Technical Services to lead a high-performing team delivering scientific expertise and customer value across the livestock portfolio. The role partners with Commercial, Marketing, R&D, and Regulatory teams and engages veterinarians, producers, and industry leaders.

The successful candidate will develop talent, drive change, and translate science into practical customer solutions while traveling to support customers and team