Technical Manager

Zoetis; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in animal health is seeking a Technical Manager for Companion Animals in Gauteng, South Africa. The role demands strong veterinary expertise and relationship management skills, focusing on providing technical support and managing key relationships. Candidates should hold a Bachelor of Veterinary Science and have 3-5 years of relevant experience. Extensive travel across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa is required, along with occasional international travel.

Benefits

Competitive healthcare benefits

Retirement savings benefits

Support for employee well-being

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of technical experience in animal health or pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong technical understanding of Companion Animal health products.
• Experience in African markets, preferably across multiple countries.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary technical expertise and clinical support to stakeholders.
• Serve as technical lead for product launches and training initiatives.
• Manage strategic relationships with veterinarians and distributors.

Skills

Veterinary technical expertise

Relationship management

Technical marketing material development

Education

Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc)

Job description

Job Purpose : The Technical Manager (Companion Animals) is responsible for leading veterinary technical functions across Africa.

This role ensures technical excellence through collaboration with internal teams, customers, and marketers, supporting the development of technical content for marketing initiatives.

The position requires strong veterinary expertise and relationship management to deliver meaningful value to customers and the business. Reporting Structure : Business Unit Lead : Companion Animals and EquineLocation : JohannesburgKey responsibilities :

Key responsibilities

• Provide veterinary technical expertise and clinical support to internal teams, customers, and key stakeholders.
• Serve as the technical lead for product launches, training initiatives, and post-market support.
• Build and manage strategic relationships with veterinarians, distributors, key opinion leaders (KOLs), and academic institutions.
• Ensure all technical communications comply with Zoetis' global standards and local regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Sales, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, and Commercial Operations to achieve business goals.
• Collaborate with other Technical Managers globally and regionally to share best practices, align on technical strategies, and contribute to cross-regional initiatives.
• Develop and deliver technical presentations and training modules for diverse audiences, including internal teams, KOLs, customers, and academic institutions.
• Support marketers by contributing technical input and creating content for marketing materials, campaigns, product positioning, and digital platforms.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc) is required.
• 3-5 years of technical experience within the animal health or pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
• Strong technical understanding of Companion Animal health products.
• Experience supporting the development of technical marketing materials is advantageous.
• Experience working within African markets, preferably across multiple countries in Sub-Saharan Africa is an advantage.

Travel Requirement

• Extensive travel within South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa and occasional international travel will be required.

A valid passport and driver's license are essential.

About Zoetis

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals.

As a Fortune company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock.

We know our people drive our success.

Our award‑winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support.

We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well‑being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.

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