Veterinary Medical Affairs Director- Internal Medicine

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 internal medicine 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.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures, participate in required safety training, and 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 internal medicine specialist.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with veterinary customers and commercial sales teams.

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.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 75%.

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).
• Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Option to set aside pre-tax monies for medical reimbursement or dependent care.
• Pet Insurance: Options offered through the ASPCA.
• Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Up to six free counseling sessions for employee-owners and their families.
• Fitness Reimbursement: Up to $300 annually for gym/fitness memberships.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Eligible after one full year of employment for bachelor’s level coursework related to current or future roles.
• Scholarship Fund: Children or grandchildren of employee-owners may apply for the William Everett & Mary Ellen Mealman scholarship based on financial need, academic achievement, and extracurricular involvement.