Medical Affairs Director

About the role

At PRN Pharmacal, we believe in thinking and acting like owners—because we are. As an employee-owned company, we are driven by accountability, innovation, and a shared commitment to advancing animal health. This role supports our mission to empower commercial teams and veterinary clients through expert education, evidence-based insights, and collaborative communication—enabling confident, informed decision-making that elevates patient care within the veterinary specialty pharmaceutical market.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted clinical advisor and subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholders, including employee-owners, veterinary professionals, key opinion leaders, and corporate partners.
• Communicate objective, evidence-based product information and best-practice medicine to support treatment guidelines, brand strategies, and business objectives.
• Mentor Sales Force Leadership and Professional Service Veterinarians to achieve aligned clinical and commercial goals at both regional and territory levels.
• Represent the organization as a credible and engaging speaker across diverse forums, ranging from small-group discussions to major national and international conference presentations, focused on unmet disease states in companion animal medicine.
• Build and sustain strong professional relationships with general practitioners, specialists, academic institutions, and industry leaders.
• Actively participate in professional and specialty organizations through committee involvement, board service, and invited speaking engagements.
• Collaborate with research and development teams on study design, in-life assessments, and evaluation of emerging clinical trends, serving as the “voice of the veterinarian.”
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support organizational objectives.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree
• Diplomate status from an accredited veterinary specialty board (e.g., ACVIM, ACVS, ACVSMR, ACVECC, ACVB, ABCB) or recognized feline specialty practitioner
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience, ideally including at least 5 years in an industry-based professional services role
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with veterinary customers and commercial sales teams
• Strong interpersonal skills with a servant-leader mindset; self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative, field-based and remote environment
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Qualifications

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 75%

Skills

• Advanced clinical expertise in veterinary medicine
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Collaborative team player
• Leadership and mentorship abilities

Benefits

• Employee Ownership (ESOP): Company-funded retirement contribution of approximately 18% of pay, plus 401(k)
• Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA, and Pet Insurance
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and parental leave
• Fitness and tuition reimbursement programs

Pay

Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus opportunity

Schedule

Up to 75% travel