Regional Technical Manager

Qualifications

•Veterinary Medicine degree; PhD or relevant species specialization required.
•Practical experience in veterinary practice or technical/scientific services.
•Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
•Strong diplomacy, negotiation, and constructive assertiveness.
•Excellent presentation and scientific writing skills.
•Understanding of marketing/business principles preferred.
•Strong organization and planning; able to manage competing priorities.
•Ability to travel up to 60%.
•Excellent English and Romanian (written and verbal).

Competencies:

Leadership Behaviors

•Drive Results (Individual Contributor)
•Foster Collaboration (Individual Contributor)

Professional Competencies

•Business & Financial Acumen (Advanced)
•Productive Communication (Advanced)
•Problem Solving (Advanced)

Core Commercial Competencies

•Customer Engagement (Advanced)
•Product Knowledge & Portfolio Management (Expert)
•Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge (Advanced)

Required Skills:

Customer Relationship Building, Management Process, Product Management, Regional Management, Swine Production, Technical Management, Veterinary Education, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Pathology, Veterinary Practice

Technical Manager provides regional veterinary and scientific expertise to support the Business Unit. Partnering with marketing, sales, and regulatory teams, the role ensures scientific excellence, strengthens customer engagement, and supports commercial goals. The TM acts as a trusted advisor to internal teams, external clients, and the scientific community.

Key Responsibilities

External Customer Engagement

•Support local/regional regulatory teams on pharmacovigilance, product communications, and matters requiring veterinary expertise.
•Provide scientific support to farmers, clinics, and KOLs; deliver on-farm/clinic diagnostics with actionable recommendations.
•Develop clear, evidence-based client communications and ongoing scientific education for stakeholders.

Scientific Community & KOL Collaboration

•Share high-quality scientific information through regular engagements with KOLs, universities, and medical stakeholders.
•Plan and deliver education and training initiatives.
•Initiate and lead scientific events (advisory boards, expert meetings, focus groups).

Internal Collaboration

•Design and deliver scientific training for sales and internal teams.
•Integrate customer insights, scientific data, pricing, and product experience into marketing plans.
•Review regional materials for scientific accuracy and compliance; provide field consultancy to support sales.
•Build networks with international TMs and collaborate with global species marketing.

Product Support & Innovation

•Maintain current knowledge across veterinary medicine and market dynamics via literature, KOLs, societies, congresses, and training.
•Co-create scientifically sound promotional materials with marketing.
•Monitor competitors and trends; lead scientific/technical projects aligned with commercial priorities.

Compliance

Ensure all activities meet applicable compliance requirements and the code of conduct.
What We Offer:

•A mission-driven role with significant impact on animal health outcomes and regional commercial performance.
•Opportunities to lead scientific initiatives, shape product strategy, and influence market success.
•A collaborative environment with global exposure and professional growth.

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Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.