Veterinary Medical Lead, Global Diagnostics - Core Portfolio Innovation and Integration

Zoetis; New Jersey; Presencial; USD 129.000 - 182.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Zoetis is seeking a Veterinary Medical Lead in Parsippany, NJ, with remote work considered. The role focuses on bringing innovation to core diagnostic tests, evaluating novel opportunities, and leading cross-functional medical strategy across reference labs and point-of-care tests.

Travel for core portfolio innovation would vary between 20-35%. The candidate will provide medical leadership, develop technical content, and guide product development with R&D and KOLs across geographies.

Formación

• DVM degree required and eligible to practice.
• Minimum 5 years veterinary industry or clinical pathology experience.
• Diagnostic or research and publication experience strongly preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide medical expertise in diagnostics to product management and brand teams.
• Lead strategies for novel tests/instruments within core portfolio.
• Co-lead with marketing on future product launches and on-market enhancements.
• Evaluate diagnostic business development opportunities and unmet needs.
• Develop technical content for products and services.
• Support assay transition between reference lab and point-of-care.
• Lead customer education and field-force training content.
• Identify and engage KOLs; advisory boards and speaker opportunities.
• Collaborate with R&D and external KOLs on study proposals and timelines.
• Lead multi-disciplinary groups and influence senior management on technical issues.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Relationship building

Project management

Content creation

Strategic mindset

Research experience

Educación

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree

Descripción del empleo

Veterinary Medical Lead, Global Diagnostics - Core Portfolio Innovation and Integration**Location**: Parsippany NJ Preferred; US Remote ConsideredTravel for core portfolio innovation would vary between 20-35%**Summary**The Veterinary Medical Platforms team under the Global Diagnostics Medical Platforms, Clinical Studies and Medical Education division is composed of a group of talented diagnostics medical experts, who partner with research and development, product and marketing brand managers to develop strategies for the brands they support, lead technical projects/research, participate in KOL development, and are the medical leads in reviewing educational and advertising/promotional materials for the line of innovative, new and on market products/services.The Veterinary Medical Lead will focus on bringing innovation to core diagnostic tests in the reference lab and point-of-care tests and instruments, as well as evaluating novel diagnostic opportunities. This position is highly collaborative, working in a matrixed environment with numerous internal and external stakeholders across multiple geographies.Strategic Product Medical Innovation* Provide medical expertise in diagnostics to product management, the brand team and other groups within Zoetis, with a focus on novel tests/instruments within the core portfolio (infectious disease, hematology, chemistry, immunoassay)* Understand product objectives and proactively work with the team on the strategic development and implementation of marketing plans, and product responses to competitors* Proactively and continuously provide strategic input into respective product and marketing teams including commercial impact and medical valuation of the product.* Co-lead with the marketing and product managers on strategies to support future innovative product launches and on-market product enhancements and strategy* Work with a cross-functional team to evaluate new diagnostic business development opportunities* Proactively identify solutions to meet unmet needs to the brand team/business and lead the necessary change* Provide insight to the respective brand teams where conflicts and synergies exist across the Zoetis portfolio* Create technical content for assigned product and services* Support assay transition and development from reference lab to point-of-care and vice versa based on commercial needs* Provide Strategic Marketing Medical Support for on-market and new product launchesExternal Customers Education and Field Force Support and Training* Develop content for both external and internal learning and development and conferences based upon market demands, working with the Medical Education and learning and development teams.* Lead key customer activities and meetings based on brand strategy plans (e.g. lead on advisory board meetings, KOL development and engagement, customer education/training meetings on aligned products)* Present technical seminars to colleagues within Zoetis* Advise and assist Learning and Development with both strategic focus and technical content of training programs and materials to assure consistency and clarity of key marketing messages and the medical appropriateness of product usage* Identify needs for new and enhanced technical presentations and assume a leadership role in their development* Participate in cross functional product teams (CFPT) for respective portfolio brands.Collaborative Partnerships With Key Opinion Leaders (KOL)* Work across Zoetis to collaboratively support projects which will build KOL alliances and provide additional opportunities for KOL development* Identify, develop and engage top KOLs and develop a plan on how to continually engage these KOLs in studies, advisory boards or speaking opportunities dependent on marketing priorities and budget* Lead efforts in organizing and executing meetings with speakers/KOLs (e.g. advisory boards, speaker bureaus), dependent on marketing budget* Lead the efforts in developing and maintaining relationships with KOLs that are strategic influencers. Collaborate with Veterinary Professional Services teams to identify new leaders as well as help support these relationships from the field level.Product Development with VMRD, Product Management & External Key Opinion Leaders* Establish basic instrument requirements and lab quality benchmarks for instrument evaluation and validation studies* Identify technical/medical and business gaps and needs for assigned products* Establish liaison relationships with key animal health organizations critical to the product/diagnostic area supported and to promote and enhance the image of Zoetis* Identify future trends and marketplace dynamics and work across functional teams to develop a data generation/study plan [Phase IV (studies to support marketed products), Phase III studies (new claims), Outcomes Research] to address these needs* Work with internal R&D and/or KOLs on development, submission, and execution of study proposals as well as keeping projects on track**Organizational Effectiveness*** Demonstrate the ability to lead and successfully guide implementation and execution of initiatives with minimal oversight through effective understanding and ability to function within the organizational structure.* Demonstrate ongoing and strong relationships with assigned brand teams and other key stakeholders (including Major Accounts, Outcomes Research, Commercial Development and Lifecycle Innovation, Regulatory Affairs, Technical Support, VMRD, Veterinary Professional Services)* Lead and facilitate multi-disciplinary groups; advise and influence management at all levels of Zoetis on technical issues.* Effectively participate and demonstrate leadership in project teams, assuming the role of medical lead.**Education and Experience**:* Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent required* Minimum 5 years of veterinary industry experience or clinical pathology* Diagnostic or research and publication experience strongly preferred**Technical Skills*** Strong analytical thinking, problem solving skills, and attention to detail* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with various stakeholders* Ability to collaborate and effectively work within cross-functional teams* Strong relationship building skills* Ability to work and navigate in an environment of regulatory and legal processes* Excellent judgment in conflict management and influence* Research experience* Strategic mindset* Ability to interact with and influence Senior Management, peers, and representatives from other functional groups* Proficient in project management, creation of technical content* Ability to act decisively, meet project deadlinesThe U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $129,000 - $182,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the base pay target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.This position is also eligible for short-term incentive compensation.This position is also eligible for long-term incentives.In addition to compensation, Zoetis offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the physical, emotional and financial wellbeing of our colleagues and their families including healthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one, a 401K plan with a match and profit-sharing contribution from Zoetis, and 4 weeks of vacation.Visit zoetisbenefits.com to learn more.Full timeRegularColleagueAny unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will