Remote Director, Livestock Technical Services

Merck; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 173,000 - 273,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Merck is seeking a Director, Technical Services for the US Livestock portfolio. This strategic people-leader will build and guide a high-performing team that delivers scientific expertise, customer value, and business impact across our livestock businesses.

The role partners with Commercial, Marketing, R&D, and Regulatory teams, travels up to 50%, and supports product launches, technical training, and customer education while representing Merck at industry events.

Qualifications

• DVM/ VMD degree in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, Biological Sciences, or related field.
• 10+ years 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.

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 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 adviser 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 Merck 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 or equivalent

Job description

Merck is seeking a Director, Technical Services for the US Livestock portfolio. This strategic people-leader will build and guide a high-performing team that delivers scientific expertise, customer value, and business impact across our livestock businesses.

The role partners with Commercial, Marketing, R&D, and Regulatory teams, travels up to 50%, and supports product launches, technical training, and customer education while representing Merck at industry events.