Technical Manager - Veterinary

Complement Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary solutions firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Technical Manager specializing in Animal Veterinary. This role involves providing veterinary expertise across South Africa and SSA, supporting product launches, and developing marketing materials. Candidates should possess a BVSc degree, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and a strong understanding of Companion Animal health products. The position requires extensive travel and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

Permanent position

Market-related salary

Benefits included

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate is required.
• 5 years of technical experience within the animal health or pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
• Strong understanding of Companion Animal health products.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary technical expertise and clinical support to internal teams and stakeholders.
• Serve as the technical lead for product launches and training initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business goals.

Skills

Veterinary expertise

Relationship management

Technical marketing support

Product knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc)

Job description

Technical Manager (Animal Veterinary) Johannesburg

Salary : Market Related, Permanent with benefits

Purpose of Position :

Complement Recruitment are recruiting for a Technical Manager (Animal Veterinary) for a permanent position based in Johannesburg, Gauteng.

This position supports the animal portfolio across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), providing technical expertise and leadership to drive excellence in veterinary support and product stewardship.

If you thrive on delivering technical solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and supporting the development of technical marketing materials, this role is for you.

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Minimum Requirements Qualifications And Skills

Grade 12 Certificate; Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc) is required.35 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.

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

A valid passport and drivers license are essential

No criminal record

Duties :

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.

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 company 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.

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