Head of Digital Product Engineering

Zoetis

Head of Digital Product Engineering at Zoetis, leading product-focused engineering across animal health sectors. Drive digital transformation and innovative strategies in technology and data analytics.

Posted 7/24/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $215,000 - $315,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Digital Product Engineering strategy, Agile methodologies, and vendor management while ensuring compliance and security in product delivery. Proven ability to lead large-scale engineering organizations and drive organizational transformation in regulated industries.

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Digital Product Engineering StrategyAgile Methodologies (SAFe, LeSS)Vendor Management StrategyOrganizational TransformationFinancial Acumen and P&L Management

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Hard Skills

Product EngineeringSoftware DevelopmentAgile Release TrainsPI PlanningContract NegotiationsResource-Mix OptimizationProduct-Centric Operating ModelPlatform EngineeringTechnology Delivery LeadershipCompliance Execution

Soft Skills

LeadershipStakeholder ManagementTalent DevelopmentCommunicationStrategic Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Internal Developer Platform (IDP)Agile ToolsProject Management SoftwareCollaboration PlatformsData Analytics Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceMaster's Degree or MBA (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesPharmaAnimal HealthMedical DevicesRegulated Industry

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute the overarching Digital Product Engineering strategy, ensuring alignment with Zoetis' digital, data, and technology vision.
Own end-to-end delivery and operations for the full digital product portfolio across PAH and Diagnostics, encompassing 20+ products across four Agile Release Trains.
Lead the formation and scaling of the DPE organization and drive the ZICC build-out strategy.
Own the vendor management strategy and ICC build plan Execute vendor decisions.
Ensure the Platform & Enablement team delivers a world-class Internal Developer Platform (IDP).
Responsible for security and compliance execution within Product Engineering per the stakeholder RACI.
Serve as the primary technology delivery leader interfacing with the Dx & PAH Business stakeholders, translating business product strategies into engineering execution plans.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline required; Master's degree or MBA preferred
15+ years of progressive leadership experience in technology product engineering, software development, or digital product delivery, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Demonstrated success building and scaling product engineering organizations of 100+ people across multiple geographies, including offshore/nearshore capability centers
Deep experience implementing Agile at scale (SAFe, LeSS, or equivalent), including standing up Agile Release Trains, PI Planning, and mature delivery governance
Track record of vendor strategy execution, including contract negotiations, knowledge transfer programs, and resource-mix optimization delivering measurable cost savings
Experience leading organizational transformation in a product-centric operating model, including Product Trios, squad/chapter models, and platform engineering
Strong financial and business acumen; ability to manage P&L, articulate ROI of technology investments, and present to C-suite stakeholders
Experience in a regulated industry (life sciences, pharma, animal health, or medical devices) strongly preferred
Demonstrated success recruiting, developing, and retaining high-performing engineering talent across global teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

healthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one
a 401K plan with a match and profit-sharing contribution from Zoetis
4 weeks of vacation
short-term incentive compensation
long-term incentive