Medical Lead (Pain), Petcare Medical Affairs

Parsippany, NJ Based preferred, possible US Remote

Zoetis Petcare Medical Affairs is composed of a group of talented therapeutic medical experts who partner with marketing brand managers to develop strategies for the brands they support, lead medical and educational projects, and are the medical experts in reviewing and creating educational and advertising/promotional materials for the Petcare line of innovative new and marketed products/services. This role is highly collaborative, working in a matrixed environment with numerous internal and external stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Marketing Brand Support

• Proactively work with the brand marketing and medical team members on medical insights and messaging that inform strategic development and implementation of brand marketing plans and product responses to competitors for both on-market and future innovative product launches

• Lead/co-lead the Therapeutic Focus Group team of veterinary colleagues.

• Create and/or guide agency or KOL generated technical content for products across the aligned portfolio; participate as a subject matter expert in the medical review of brand aligned content within the Copy Review and Clearance process

• Develop cross-portfolio expertise to provide collaborative and coordinated medical support that aligns to business needs and market dynamics

• Collaborative Partnerships With Customers and Key Opinion Leaders

• Lead key tactical customer activities and meetings based on brand strategy plans (e.g. advisory board meetings, speakers bureaus, professional association relationship management, KOL development and engagement, segmented customer education/training)

• Work across Zoetis to collaboratively support projects which will build KOL alliances and provide additional opportunities for KOL development (speaking engagements, study support, advisory boards, etc.)

• Collaborate with Veterinary Professional Services teams to identify new leaders as well as help support these relationships from the field level

• Study Development with VMRD & External Key Opinion Leaders

• Identify technical/medical and business gaps and needs for assigned products

• Establish liaison relationships with key animal health organizations critical to the product/therapeutic area supported and to promote and enhance the image of Zoetis

• Identify future trends and marketplace dynamics and work across functional teams to contribute to data generation/study plans [Phase IV (studies to support marketed products), Phase III studies (new claims), Outcomes Research] to address these needs, monitor progress, milestones and budget

• Internal Customers: Partnerships and Training/Education

• Advise and assist Learning and Development with both strategic focus and tactical pull through of technical content within training programs and materials to assure consistency and clarity of key marketing messages and the medical appropriateness of product usage

• Identify needs for new and enhanced technical presentations and assume a leadership role in their development and communication to internal colleagues of all levels

• Organizational Effectiveness

• Demonstrate 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.

• Develop ongoing and strong relationships with key stakeholders and cross-functional teams

• Proficient at project management, striking balance of personal workflow priorities within those of the team and business to meet key deliverable milestones; manages conflict effectively and with positive outcomes

• Comfort in facilitating multi-disciplinary groups; advise and influence management levels of on technical issues.

• Zoetis Values and Leader Behaviors:

• Lead by example to ensure actions are aligned with Zoetis mission and values

• Approach challenges openly and with a growth mindset; seek and suggest useful and effective actions to improve overall Zoetis performance; lifelong learner and adaptive to change

Required Education/Experience

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent

• Advanced degree, specialized training, or research experience a plus

• 5+ years of combined clinical and industry experience

Required Technical and Interpersonal Skills

• Skilled at technical content creation

• Strong strategic/analytical thinking, problem solving skills, and attention to detail

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with various stakeholders

• Ability to work and navigate in an environment of regulatory and legal processes

• Excellent judgment in conflict management and influence

The following base pay range reflects the anticipated base pay for this position if a selected candidate were to

be located in (Colorado). Base pay may vary based on location and other factors.

Base Pay Range: $139,000 - $200,000

The following base pay range reflects the anticipated base pay for this position if a selected candidate were to be located in (California), (NJ Remote), (NY Remote), or (Washington). Base pay may vary based on location and

other factors.

Base Pay Range: $139,000 - $200,000

[This position is eligible for short-term incentive compensation.] [The position is also eligible for long-term incentive.]

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare, dental coverage, and

retirement savings benefits along with paid holidays, vacation and disability insurance.

Full time

Regular

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