Livestock Technical Services Director (Remote)

Merck; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 173,000 - 273,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Merck is seeking a Director of 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 to translate science into practical solutions for customers.

The role requires talent development, change leadership, and the ability to engage with veterinarians, producers, and industry leaders.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD degree in Veterinary Medicine or related scientific discipline.
• 10+ years in animal health, veterinary medicine, livestock production, pharmaceuticals, biologics, nutrition, or related industry.
• 5 years of progressive leadership experience managing technical, scientific, veterinary, clinical, or cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated success developing talent and leading teams through growth and change.
• 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

People Leadership

Strategic Leadership

Decision Making

Veterinary Medicine

Education

DVM/VMD degree

Job description

Merck is seeking a Director of 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 to translate science into practical solutions for customers.

The role requires talent development, change leadership, and the ability to engage with veterinarians, producers, and industry leaders.