Strategic Leader, Livestock Technical Services

Merck; Boise (ID); Remote; USD 173,000 - 273,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Merck is seeking a Director, Technical Services for US Livestock to lead a high-performing team delivering scientific expertise, customer value, and business impact. You will partner with Commercial, Marketing, R&D, and Regulatory teams to advance the livestock portfolio.

The role emphasizes talent development, change leadership, and strong engagement with veterinarians, producers, industry leaders, and key opinion leaders, with travel up to 50% and flexible remote work arrangements.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD degree in Veterinary Medicine or related scientific discipline.
• 10+ years in animal health, livestock production, pharmaceuticals, biologics, diagnostics, nutrition, or related.
• 5+ years leading technical/scientific teams.
• Talent development and growth leadership experience.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience influencing decisions across diverse internal/external stakeholders.
• Ability to engage with customers and executive leadership.
• Willingness to travel as needed (up to 50%).

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Technical Services team.
• Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, and employee 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 advisor 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 the company 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

People Leadership

Strategic Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Decision Making

Education

DVM/VMD

Job description

Merck is seeking a Director, Technical Services for US Livestock to lead a high-performing team delivering scientific expertise, customer value, and business impact. You will partner with Commercial, Marketing, R&D, and Regulatory teams to advance the livestock portfolio.

The role emphasizes talent development, change leadership, and strong engagement with veterinarians, producers, industry leaders, and key opinion leaders, with travel up to 50% and flexible remote work arrangements.