Veterinary Medical Lead, Global Diagnostics - Core Portfolio Innovation and Integration

Veterinary Medical Lead, Global Diagnostics - Core Portfolio Innovation and Integration Location: Parsippany NJ Preferred; US Remote ConsideredTravel for core portfolio innovation would vary between 20-35% SummaryThe Veterinary Medical Platforms team under the Global Diagnostics Medical Platforms, Clinical Studies and Medical Education division is composed of a group of talented diagnostics medical experts, who partner with research and development, product and marketing brand managers to develop strategies for the brands they support, lead technical projects/research, participate in KOL development, and are the medical leads in reviewing educational and advertising/promotional materials for the line of innovative, new and on market products/services. The Veterinary Medical Lead will focus on bringing innovation to core diagnostic tests in the reference lab and point-of-care tests and instruments, as well as evaluating novel diagnostic opportunities. This position is highly collaborative, working in a matrixed environment with numerous internal and external stakeholders across multiple geographies. Strategic Product Medical InnovationProvide medical expertise in diagnostics to product management, the brand team and other groups within Zoetis, with a focus on novel tests/instruments within the core portfolio (infectious disease, hematology, chemistry, immunoassay)Understand product objectives and proactively work with the team on the strategic development and implementation of marketing plans, and product responses to competitorsProactively and continuously provide strategic input into respective product and marketing teams including commercial impact and medical valuation of the product.Co-lead with the marketing and product managers on strategies to support future innovative product launches and on-market product enhancements and strategyWork with a cross-functional team to evaluate new diagnostic business development opportunitiesProactively identify solutions to meet unmet needs to the brand team/business and lead the necessary changeProvide insight to the respective brand teams where conflicts and synergies exist across the Zoetis portfolioCreate technical content for assigned product and servicesSupport assay transition and development from reference lab to point-of-care and vice versa based on commercial needsProvide Strategic Marketing Medical Support for on-market and new product launches External Customers Education and Field Force Support and TrainingDevelop content for both external and internal learning and development and conferences based upon market demands, working with the Medical Education and learning and development teams.Lead key customer activities and meetings based on brand strategy plans (e.g. lead on advisory board meetings, KOL development and engagement, customer education/training meetings on aligned products)Present technical seminars to colleagues within ZoetisAdvise and assist Learning and Development with both strategic focus and technical content of training programs and materials to assure consistency and clarity of key marketing messages and the medical appropriateness of product usageIdentify needs for new and enhanced technical presentations and assume a leadership role in their developmentParticipate in cross functional product teams (CFPT) for respective portfolio brands. Collaborative Partnerships With Key Opinion Leaders (KOL)Work across Zoetis to collaboratively support projects which will build KOL alliances and provide additional opportunities for KOL developmentIdentify, develop and engage top KOLs and develop a plan on how to continually engage these KOLs in studies, advisory boards or speaking opportunities dependent on marketing priorities and budgetLead efforts in organizing and executing meetings with speakers/KOLs (e.g. advisory boards, speaker bureaus), dependent on marketing budgetLead the efforts in developing and maintaining relationships with KOLs that are strategic influencers. Collaborate with Veterinary Professional Services teams to identify new leaders as well as help support these relationships from the field level. Product Development with VMRD, Product Management & External Key Opinion LeadersEstablish basic instrument requirements and lab quality benchmarks for instrument evaluation and validation studiesIdentify technical/medical and business gaps and needs for assigned productsEstablish liaison relationships with key animal health organizations critical to the product/diagnostic area supported and to promote and enhance the image of ZoetisIdentify future trends and marketplace dynamics and work across functional teams to develop a data generation/study plan [Phase IV (studies to support marketed products), Phase III studies (new claims), Outcomes Research] to address these needsWork with internal R&D and/or KOLs on development, submission, and execution of study proposals as well as keeping projects on track Organizational EffectivenessDemonstrate the ability to lead and successfully guide implementation and execution of initiatives with minimal oversight through effective understanding and ability to function within the organizational structure.Demonstrate ongoing and strong relationships with assigned brand teams and other key stakeholders (including Major Accounts, Outcomes Research, Commercial Development and Lifecycle Innovation, Regulatory Affairs, Technical Support, VMRD, Veterinary Professional Services)Lead and facilitate multi-disciplinary groups; advise and influence management at all levels of Zoetis on technical issues.Effectively participate and demonstrate leadership in project teams, assuming the role of medical lead. Education and Experience:Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent requiredMinimum 5 years of veterinary industry experience or clinical pathologyDiagnostic or research and publication experience strongly preferred Technical SkillsStrong analytical thinking, problem solving skills, and attention to detailExcellent interpersonal and communication skills with various stakeholdersAbility to collaborate and effectively work within cross-functional teamsStrong relationship building skillsAbility to work and navigate in an environment of regulatory and legal processesExcellent judgment in conflict management and influenceResearch experienceStrategic mindsetAbility to interact with and influence Senior Management, peers, and representatives from other functional groupsProficient in project management, creation of technical contentAbility to act decisively, meet project deadlines The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $129,000 - $182,000. 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