Livestock Technical Services Director (Remote)

Merck; Jackson (MS); Remote; USD 173,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck is seeking a Director of Technical Services for US Livestock. You will lead a high-performing team, deliver scientific leadership, and partner with Commercial, Marketing, R&D, and Regulatory teams to drive business impact and customer value.

You will engage with veterinarians, producers, industry leaders, and key opinion leaders, translating science into practical customer solutions and guiding talent development and change across the organization.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD degree required or equivalent in veterinary medicine.
• 10+ years in animal health, veterinary medicine, livestock production, or related field.
• 5 years in progressive leadership managing technical/scientific teams.
• Proven talent development and change leadership.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Technical Services team.
• Build capability through talent development and succession planning.
• Champion change leadership and continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic scientific leadership for the US Livestock portfolio.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Marketing, R&D, and Regulatory teams.
• Serve as trusted advisor to veterinarians, producers, and industry.

Skills

Cross-Functional

Decision Making

People Leadership

Strategic Leadership

Veterinary Medicine

Education

DVM / VMD or equivalent in Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Merck is seeking a Director of Technical Services for US Livestock. You will lead a high-performing team, deliver scientific leadership, and partner with Commercial, Marketing, R&D, and Regulatory teams to drive business impact and customer value.

You will engage with veterinarians, producers, industry leaders, and key opinion leaders, translating science into practical customer solutions and guiding talent development and change across the organization.