Remote Director, Livestock Technical Services

Merck; Frankfort (KY); Remote; USD 173,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck is seeking a Director, Technical Services - US Livestock to lead a high-performing team delivering scientific expertise, customer value, and business impact across the livestock portfolio. This role partners with Commercial, Marketing, R&D and Regulatory to translate science into practical solutions for customers.

You will build talent, drive change, and engage with veterinarians, producers, and industry leaders, delivering technical leadership for launches, training, and education while

Qualifications

• DVM/ VMD degree in Veterinary Medicine or related science.
• 10+ years in animal health, veterinary medicine or related industry.
• 5 years of progressive leadership managing technical or cross-functional teams.
• Experience developing talent and leading through growth and change.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience influencing decisions and aligning diverse stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to support customers and industry engagement.

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 across the organization.
• Provide strategic scientific leadership for the US Livestock portfolio.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Marketing, R&D, and Regulatory teams.
• Serve as trusted advisor to customers, veterinarians, producers, industry leaders.
• Deliver scientific presentations and represent the company at industry meetings.
• Support product launches, technical training, and customer education initiatives.
• Influence business strategy through scientific expertise and market insights.

Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Decision Making

People Leadership

Strategic Leadership

Veterinary Medicine

Education

DVM/ VMD degree

Job description

Merck is seeking a Director, Technical Services - US Livestock to lead a high-performing team delivering scientific expertise, customer value, and business impact across the livestock portfolio. This role partners with Commercial, Marketing, R&D and Regulatory to translate science into practical solutions for customers.

You will build talent, drive change, and engage with veterinarians, producers, and industry leaders, delivering technical leadership for launches, training, and education while