Remote Director of Technical Services - Livestock

Merck; Montpelier (VT); Remote; USD 173,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in the US Livestock segment seeks a Director, Technical Services to lead a high-performing team and deliver scientific expertise across the livestock portfolio. You will partner with Commercial, Marketing, R&D, and Regulatory to translate science into customer value.

The role emphasizes talent development, change leadership, and strong stakeholder engagement with veterinarians, producers, and industry leaders while supporting product launches and customer education initiatives.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD degree required.
• 10+ years in animal health or related industry.
• 5 years of progressive leadership experience managing technical teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to support customers and engage with industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Technical Services team.
• Build organizational capability through talent development and succession planning.
• 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 to support business objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to customers, veterinarians, producers, and industry stakeholders.
• Build relationships with key opinion leaders and industry associations.
• Deliver scientific presentations and represent the company at meetings and conferences.
• 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 in the US Livestock segment seeks a Director, Technical Services to lead a high-performing team and deliver scientific expertise across the livestock portfolio. You will partner with Commercial, Marketing, R&D, and Regulatory to translate science into customer value.

The role emphasizes talent development, change leadership, and strong stakeholder engagement with veterinarians, producers, and industry leaders while supporting product launches and customer education initiatives.