Veterinary Medical Affairs Director- Cardiology

At PBI-Gordon Companies and our subsidiaries—PBI-Gordon Corporation, Pegasus Laboratories, and PetAg, Inc—our priority is people, pets, and the places they go. As employee owners, we support each other in building our careers as well as our companies. Our foundation is rooted in integrity, innovation, partnership, and pride.

About the role

You will serve as a clinical leader focused on the education of veterinarians in disease state awareness, diagnosis, and management—particularly within cardiovascular conditions affecting companion animals. You will work closely with cross-functional field teams and act as a trusted clinical advisor to business leadership, providing strategic input on both commercialized products and the future development pipeline.

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.

Safety Responsibilities

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in required safety training.
• Report unsafe conditions, near misses, and incidents promptly.

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 experience working as a companion animal Cardiologist.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 75%.

Skills & Abilities

• 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.

Location

This position will be based in the Kansas City Metropolitan area or the Florida Panhandle, near Pensacola, FL. Relocation assistance is available.

Work Environment & Culture

PBI-Gordon Companies offers a collaborative, employee-owned environment where accountability, partnership, and continuous improvement are valued. Team members are encouraged to contribute ideas, develop professionally, and grow their careers alongside the business.

Benefits

• Employee Ownership (ESOP): Company-funded retirement contribution of approximately 18% of pay, plus 401(k) with a company match of 100% up to 3% deferral (three-year vesting schedule).
• Competitive compensation: Base salary with performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive benefits package:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Company-paid $50,000 life insurance with AD&D; option to purchase additional coverage.
  • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability (70% income replacement up to $1,350/week for short-term; 60% up to $5,000/month for long-term).
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to six free counseling sessions.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical or dependent care expenses.
  • Pet insurance options through ASPCA.
• Paid time off: Generous PTO (amount varies by position and years of service), paid holidays, and parental leave.
• Professional development:
  • Fitness reimbursement up to $300 annually.
  • Tuition reimbursement for bachelor’s-level coursework after one year of employment.
  • William Everett & Mary Ellen Mealman Scholarship Fund for children or grandchildren of employee-owners.