Remote Director, Livestock Technical Services

Merck; Lansing (MI); Remote; USD 173,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck seeks a Director of Technical Services - US Livestock to lead a high-performing team delivering scientific expertise and customer value across the livestock portfolio. The role partners with Commercial, Marketing, R&D, and Regulatory teams while engaging veterinarians, producers, and industry leaders.

The candidate will develop talent, drive change, and translate science into practical solutions for customers, traveling as needed to engage with stakeholders and support launches.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD degree or equivalent scientific background.
• 10+ years in animal health, veterinary medicine, livestock production, or related fields.
• 5 years of progressive leadership managing technical/scientific teams.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel to support customers and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Technical Services team to deliver scientific expertise and customer value.
• Build capability through talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement.
• Provide strategic scientific leadership for the US Livestock portfolio.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Marketing, R&D, and Regulatory teams to support business objectives.
• Represent the company to customers, veterinarians, producers, and industry stakeholders.

Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Decision Making

People Leadership

Strategic Leadership

Veterinary Medicine

Education

DVM/VMD or equivalent

Job description

Merck seeks a Director of Technical Services - US Livestock to lead a high-performing team delivering scientific expertise and customer value across the livestock portfolio. The role partners with Commercial, Marketing, R&D, and Regulatory teams while engaging veterinarians, producers, and industry leaders.

The candidate will develop talent, drive change, and translate science into practical solutions for customers, traveling as needed to engage with stakeholders and support launches.