Director, Technical Services - US Livestock

Job Description

Director, Technical Services - US Livestock

The Director, Technical Services, US Livestock is a strategic people leader responsible for developing and leading a high-performing team that delivers scientific expertise, customer value, and business impact across the livestock portfolio. This role serves as a key technical and leadership partner to Commercial, Marketing, R&D, and Regulatory teams while building strong relationships with veterinarians, producers, industry leaders, and key opinion leaders.

The successful candidate will be recognized for developing talent, leading through change, influencing stakeholders, and translating scientific expertise into practical solutions for customers.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Technical Services team.

Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement.

Champion change leadership and continuous improvement across the organization.

Provide strategic scientific and technical leadership for the US Livestock portfolio.

Collaborate with Commercial, Marketing, R&D, and Regulatory teams to support business objectives.

Serve as a trusted advisor to customers, veterinarians, producers, consultants, and industry stakeholders.

Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders, universities, and industry organizations.

Deliver scientific presentations and represent the company at industry meetings and conferences.

Support product launches, technical training, and customer education initiatives.

Influence business strategy through scientific expertise, field insights, and market knowledge.

Minimum Qualifications

DVM/ VMD degree in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, Biological Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.

10+ years of experience in animal health, veterinary medicine, livestock production, pharmaceuticals, biologics, diagnostics, nutrition, or a related industry.

5 years of progressive leadership experience managing technical, scientific, veterinary, clinical, or cross-functional teams.

Demonstrated success developing talent and leading teams through growth and change.

Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Experience influencing decisions and building alignment across diverse internal and external stakeholders.

Ability to effectively engage with customers, industry leaders, and executive leadership.

Willingness to travel as needed to support customers, team development, and industry engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

Poultry and/or swine experience preferred.

Open to candidates with broader livestock, companion animal, mixed animal, veterinary practice, diagnostics, nutrition, or animal health industry backgrounds.

Experience working with key opinion leaders, industry associations, and academic institutions.

Customer-facing and commercial support experience within animal health.

Required Skills:

Cross-Functional Collaboration, Decision Making, People Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Veterinary Medicine

Preferred Skills:

Animal Health Sales, Animal Science, Poultry Production, Poultry Science, Swine Production, Technical Knowledge

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The primary location for this posting is:

USA - Kansas - De Soto

Where required by law, the compensation range for this role is provided below.

The salary range for the primary location of this role is:

$173,200.00 - $272,600.00

This range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits .

Additional location(s): Please note the salary range above applies to the Primary Location of the position. Where a role has other listed locations, different compensation guidelines may apply. You may find the salary ranges for additional locations below. If the salary range is not listed for the location you are applying to, our Talent Acquisition team will provide further information to you relevant to your location.

Additional location(s) Compensation Information:

San Francisco Residents Only:  We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only:  We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

50%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

11/22/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE  the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Requisition ID:R424752