Europe Technical Lead - Swine

The Europe, Russia, Africa & Middle East (EURAM) Technical Lead will be a member of the Global Swine Business Unit. This unit sets the strategic direction for the Swine Business Worldwide and must also ensure alignment with this strategy with all functions within the organisation. The main objective of this position is to give specialised, high level regional veterinary technical support to local companies' technical and marketing staff of the relevant product groups and services in all stages of the life cycle to achieve the annual and strategic goals. The EURAM Technical Associate Director will provide specialised technical support for customers as requested by the local markets in EURAM region. The EURAM Technical Associate Director will work closely with the EURAM Regional Director, Global marketing and Global Technical Directors to ensure alignment on execution of technical solution strategies in the markets. The nature of this role requires flexibility to be able to travel as and when required in order to properly fulfill the principal tasks and responsibilities. Responsibilities:

• Define, establish and update the technical platforms for new and existing products and services to ensure the best quality technical information is available for the local markets and is aligned with Global strategic and operational needs
• Actively participate in the formulation of the company's long term global product development strategy, while representing the needs for the region
• Generate written technical information for publication or oral presentation at meetings at various levels
• Manage the internal abstract review and submission process for key regional conferences
• Provide regional expert technical representation at relevant meetings, congresses and exhibitions in order to promote the technical and veterinary interests of the company and to enhance technical profile and good scientific standing
• Responsible for initiating, managing and maintaining a good technical relationship with key opinion leaders and academics
• Ensure that all regional technical communication is fully in line with our Global technical platform and product positioning
• Maintain awareness of competitor products and relevant technical activities; to ensure this information is effectively communicated to global colleagues and local companies to optimum benefit
• Provide a high-quality regional customer product/technical support service, either directly or by helping local operations to optimum benefit
• Assist and guide local companies undertaking any local market product support trials to ensure that any such trials are properly designed and comply with our global technical and regulatory requirements, Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Employee Status: Regular Relocation: VISA Sponsorship: Travel Requirements: Flexible Work Arrangements: Remote Shift: Valid Driving License: Hazardous Material(s): Job Posting End Date: 12/23/2024
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  DVM, MSc and/or PhD or equivalent
• Significant demonstrable experience in Swine Animal Health and/or Swine production or Academia
• Previous technical advisory experience in an animal health company or other relevant industry is desirable
• Understanding of Biologicals Industry is preferred
• EURAM exposure/experience is preferred
• Full proficiency in spoken and written English (proficiency in second major language, such as Spanish, is preferred)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including intercultural, interpersonal and general communication with a natural ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Availability to travel (approx. 50% or more regional travel)
• Self-starter, able to work and manage effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong project management and leadership skills
• Experience or proven ability to work in a multicultural environment