Associate Director, Veterinary Services – Cattle & Equine
Zoetis
full-time
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Location: 🇨🇦 Canada
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Senior
About the role
- Lead and mentor a team of field veterinarians to support Cattle and Equine products with technical and medical expertise
- Partner closely with sales and key accounts to integrate medical expertise with market insights and enhance client engagement
- Set strategic objectives and manage departmental budgets and resources
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Sales, Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, VMRD) to align veterinary strategies with business goals
- Provide medical and technical leadership to the Cattle & Equine business within the Livestock Business Unit
- Support clinical trials and post-market studies to generate data that enhances product positioning and customer confidence
- Collaborate with Product Support and Regulatory teams to deliver accurate guidance and focused support
- Contribute to development and execution of product launch plans, promotional materials, and training programs
- Help identify key Zoetis leadership opportunities within the veterinary profession
- Manage the effective use of the clinical trials program and budget to support marketing strategies
- Build and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders, veterinary schools, associations, and commercial customers
- Represent Zoetis at industry events, conferences, and professional organizations
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) required
- Postgraduate training or specialization in cattle or equine medicine is an asset
- 5+ years of clinical veterinary experience
- 5+ years in industry roles involving technical services, medical marketing, or veterinary operations
- Proven leadership experience managing teams and budgets
- Experience in strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration
- Must have an active or be eligible for provincial veterinary license and in good standing
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to influence and educate diverse audiences
- Ability to simplify complex scientific concepts and translate them into actionable business insights
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with clinical research and scientific literature review
- Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset