Livestock Technical Services Director (Remote)

Merck; Trenton (NJ); Remote; USD 173,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in the United States is seeking a Director of Technical Services for US Livestock to lead a high-performing team delivering scientific expertise and customer value across the livestock portfolio. You will partner with Commercial, Marketing, R&D, and Regulatory teams while building strong relationships with veterinarians, producers, and industry leaders.

The successful candidate will cultivate talent, drive change, translate science into practical customer solutions, and travel up to 50% to

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD degree in Veterinary Medicine or related scientific discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in animal health, veterinary medicine, livestock production, pharmaceuticals, biologics, diagnostics, 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.
• Experience influencing decisions and building alignment across diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel as needed to support customers, team development, and industry engagement.

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 degree

Job description

Merck in the United States is seeking a Director of Technical Services for US Livestock to lead a high-performing team delivering scientific expertise and customer value across the livestock portfolio. You will partner with Commercial, Marketing, R&D, and Regulatory teams while building strong relationships with veterinarians, producers, and industry leaders.

The successful candidate will cultivate talent, drive change, translate science into practical customer solutions, and travel up to 50% to