Livestock Technical Services Director, Remote Leadership

Merck; Carson City (NV); Remote; USD 173,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck 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. This role partners with Commercial, Marketing, R&D, and Regulatory teams while engaging veterinarians, producers, and industry leaders.

The successful candidate will drive talent development, change leadership, and translate scientific knowledge into practical customer solutions.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD degree in Veterinary Medicine or related scientific discipline.
• 10+ years in animal health, veterinary medicine or related industries.
• 5 years leading technical/scientific or cross-functional teams.
• Proven talent development and change leadership.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Decision Making

People Leadership

Strategic Leadership

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 and customer value across the livestock portfolio. This role partners with Commercial, Marketing, R&D, and Regulatory teams while engaging veterinarians, producers, and industry leaders.

The successful candidate will drive talent development, change leadership, and translate scientific knowledge into practical customer solutions.