Director Of Wellness Portfolio, Medical Affairs
TRAVEL : 20-35%
The US Petcare Division is one of the largest businesses within Zoetis worldwide operations. We focus on maximizing the value of our broad veterinary solutions portfolio by building and sustaining relevant partnerships with veterinarians and pet owners.
We are seeking a dynamic, people-first leader to be the Director of Wellness Portfolio, Medical Affairs focusing on our parasiticides and biologicals portfolio products. This position partners closely with the Therapeutic Area Strategy Lead to shape and deliver the parasiticides and biologicals portfolio strategy. A key focus is to drive the medical strategy, foster cross-functional collaboration internally and externally to deliver value to our customers and drive growth and excellence in parasiticides and biologicals.
Key Responsibilities
Portfolio Leadership
- Develops deep expertise in parasitology and biologicals market trends, competitive landscape, customer needs, and brand performance and shares knowledge with teams to help influence strategies and actions.
- Partner with Therapeutic Area Strategy Lead to develop and execute strategic marketing plans including future innovative product launches
- Leads development and execution of Medical Strategy across the parasiticides and biologicals portfolio
- Demonstrates organizational awareness by cultivating strong partnerships with cross functional teams (e.g. Corporate & Specialty, Outcomes Research, Global Commercial Development and Medical Affairs teams, Regulatory Affairs, VMIPS, R&D, Veterinary Professional Services)
Key medical deliverables :
Product launch and lifecycle strategiesData generation and publication planLeads Key Opinion Leader strategy to strengthen alliances and advocacy for the portfolio and Zoetis brand (advisory boards, studies, speaking engagements)Builds and maintains relationships with key animal health organizations critical to parasitology and vaccinology / infectious diseaseMedical education strategy
Leading PeopleDirectly manages aligned Medical Affairs team membersProvides coaching, feedback, and development opportunities to optimize team and individual performanceFosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and learningDelegates projects across the portfolio to team members to ensure effective resource allocation.Actively contributes and / or leads assigned initiatives and special projects relevant to the broader strategic direction and competencies of the Medical Affairs and Veterinary Professional Services teamsZoetis Values and Leader Behaviors :
Leads by example, demonstrating strong and consistent leadership behaviors that are representative of our Zoetis Core Beliefs, mission, and valuesDemonstrates change agility and high emotional intelligence; embraces and views challenges as business and personal growth opportunitiesExcellent judgment in conflict management, decision making and influenceChampions collaboration across functions and process improvementsEducation / Experience
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalentAdvanced degree, board certification, or training a plus10+ years of combined clinical and industry experienceMedical Affairs / Technical Marketing experience
Prior people leadership experience strongly preferredSkills
Strong analytical thinking, problem solving skills, and attention to detailExcellent interpersonal communication and relationship building skillsSkilled at navigating regulatory and legal processesAbility to build relationships and influence both internally and externallyStrategic thinker with ability to influence at all levels of the organizationAbility to oversee complex cross-functional projects that require input from many internal and external stakeholdersThe US base salary range for this full-time position is $180,900-260,000. 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.