Professional Service Veterinarian

Role Description POSITION: Professional Services Veterinarian, Veterinary Professional Services DIVISION: Veterinary Professional Services, U.S. Diagnostics POSITION LOCATION: Colorado or Minnesota preferred. Job Description We are seeking an accomplished veterinarian to support and grow the Zoetis diagnostics business with key customer accounts. At Zoetis Zoetis' Purpose is to nurture our world and humankind by the advancing care for animals. Zoetis at a glance: Zoetis is a global animal health company dedicated to supporting customers and their businesses in ever better ways. Building on 60 years of experience, we deliver quality medicines, vaccines and diagnostic products and services. We are working every day to better understand and address the real-world challenges faced by those who raise and care for animals in ways they find truly relevant. We have a strong culture at Zoetis, built on the foundation of our core beliefs: Our colleagues make the difference Always do the right thing Customer obsessed Run it like you own it We are One Zoetis Key functions of this role are: To develop and maintain a thorough understanding of Zoetis diagnostic products and services to be able to consult with, develop and educate Zoetis customers and train the diagnostic VPS field team. Grow and strengthen the Zoetis relationship with medical leadership in key customer accounts in partnership with Area Business Manager and local sales teams. Develop diagnostic medical education plans for these customers and marshal Zoetis resources to effectively execute the diagnostic component of Zoetis strategic plans within these accounts. Serve as a liaison to coordinate diagnostic educational, scientific, and business support activities across key customer hospitals. Significant travel of at least 65% including some weekend and overnight work / travel is a requirement.Travel territory includes states such as but not limited to Colorado, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Central Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, and Wyoming. Primary Responsibilities Medical Relationships and Education In partnership with Area Business Manager and local sales team to develop medical education plans for key customers to ensure that they are well educated in key therapeutic and disease areas to support sales growth for Zoetis diagnostics. Build relations with medical and field leadership of key customers (i.e. Chief Medical Officers, Regional Medical Directors, Medical Directors, Chiefs of Staff etc). Partner with the U.S. Diagnostics Sales Lead; U.S. Petcare Corporate & Specialty Team and Zoetis Global Diagnostic team to create effective diagnostic educational, promotional, and training programs (medical education, commercial plans, and pipeline/new product activities) for key customers. Partner with the U.S. Petcare teams, Global commercial development, Diagnostics R & D, U.S. Diagnostics marketing, and Zoetis global diagnostics to facilitate the uptake and utilization of Zoetis diagnostics products and services. Partner with U.S. Diagnostics VPS, U.S. Petcare Corporate & Specialty team colleagues, Global Diagnostics, and medical leadership of these customers to collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative information about the needs and educational gaps (as pertains to Zoetis diagnostics) within these customers. Identify & Develop Key Opinion Leaders to advocate for Zoetis diagnostics within corporate and specialty accounts. Internal Planning / Alignment / Execution Collaborate with the Area Business Manager and field force colleagues to identify and develop core diagnostic medical education opportunities, priorities, and strategic imperatives in key accounts. Maintain thorough knowledge of brand strategies for each diagnostic brand category and ensure Zoetis products are thoroughly, and appropriately, positioned within each assigned account. Collaborate with Area Business Manager to support, coach, and drive execution of strategic vision for Zoetis Diagnostics Demonstrate an exceptional level of communication and collaboration across all functions of U.S. Corporate & Specialty, U.S. Diagnostics and Global Diagnostics to facilitate the coordinated execution of diagnostic medical education tactics across key customers. External Planning / Alignment / Execution Work collaboratively with U.S. Diagnostics Sales and Marketing Leadership to ensure diagnostic strategic and tactical plans are consistent/aligned with overall U.S. Diagnostic commercial strategies. Work with key customers, U.S. Diagnostics VPS, Sales, Marketing, and U.S. Corporate & Specialty colleagues on strategic planning and program delivery to create mutual growth for our emphasis diagnostic services and solutions with key customers. Collaborate on Key Opinion Leader and Medical Communication strategy with U.S. Petcare VPS, US Corporate & Specialty and Global Diagnostics medical affairs. Be recognized as a credible representative of Zoetis within key customers. Attend and contribute to selected professional organization meetings. Qualifications (i.e., preferred education, experience, attributes) Required Experience and Skills * Thorough technical understanding and knowledge of all Zoetis Diagnostic offerings * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) * Proven leadership ability with a high degree of self-motivation and ability to embrace complexity and rapid, continuous change * Financial experience including budgetary management * Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team-based environment, align with and influence internal and external stakeholders, and build / manage relationships at all levels of an organization. * Demonstrated strategic directional thinking skills * Demonstrated ability for matrix management * Strong relationship building skills * Adept at working in highly fluid, complex, and ever-changing environments. * Project / process management and attention to detail.... For full info follow application link. Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. 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