Director, Technical Services - Livestock (Remote)

Merck; Olympia (WA); Remote; USD 173,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in the United States seeks a Director, Technical Services for US Livestock to lead a high-performing team delivering scientific expertise, customer value, and business impact across the livestock portfolio.

You will partner with Commercial, Marketing, R&D, and Regulatory teams, develop talent, and engage with veterinarians, producers, and industry leaders to translate science into practical solutions and strong industry collaborations.

Qualifications

• Advanced veterinary medicine knowledge and leadership in a scientific setting.
• Proven ability to develop talent and drive organizational change.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management across diverse groups.
• Experience influencing decisions and aligning internal/external stakeholders.
• Ability to engage with customers, industry leaders, and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Technical Services team.
• Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, and 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, 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 degree in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, Biological Sciences, or a related scientific discipline

Job description

Merck in the United States seeks a Director, Technical Services for US Livestock to lead a high-performing team delivering scientific expertise, customer value, and business impact across the livestock portfolio.

You will partner with Commercial, Marketing, R&D, and Regulatory teams, develop talent, and engage with veterinarians, producers, and industry leaders to translate science into practical solutions and strong industry collaborations.