Technical Manager Livestock Switzerland

**Our Animal Health Marketing team takes a customer centric perspective using customer feedback and market intelligence data. Using this data, we design, develop and deploy products, platforms, brands and marketing initiatives that ensure we can improve the health and well-being of animals everywhere.**

The Technical Manager Livestock (M/F/d) is the first point of contact for veterinary expert advice. The Technical Manager (M/F/d) will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of the technical strategy and tactics for the species-specific portfolio (products for cattle, swine and in order to meet sales objectives, enhance company and product positioning, and drive market growth. Reporting directly to the Livestock Business Unit Director in Switzerland, the technical manager will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical and scientific strategy. This role is primarily field-based but will require some office-based meetings and activities. Fluency in German and French is required, and English proficiency is preferred.

The Technical Manager Livestock (M/F/d) is empowered to:

- Be responsible for Technical Excellence, Training and Support:

- Ensure the sales team and colleagues are fully trained and updated on all technical matters related to our portfolio and the broader market environment
- Regular customer visits and active support and development of the field force
- Position our company as a technical expert in the relevant market areas
- Active role for customer development and managing key opinion leaders
- Design and organize engaging scientific customer events, as well as sponsor external events to enhance brand visibility and thought leadership
- Identify, build and develop internal and external relationships:

- Foster constructive relationships with colleagues across the local AH business, including sales, marketing, and regulatory teams
- Collaborate with European and global technical teams to align local strategies with the global vision
- Establish connections with key opinion leaders, customers, and industry partners
- Represent the interests of the Swiss business at international levels
- Participate in key business meetings to communicate technical plans and educate stakeholders
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Animal Health business, the Swiss market, and the competitive environment
- Collaborate in cross-functional teams:

- Engage in cross-functional product teams involving marketing, finance, technical, sales, planning, and other stakeholders
- Ensure a cohesive approach to the development, marketing, and sale of new and existing animal health products and services

Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

- Veterinary degree
- Strong background as veterinary practitioner in Livestock
- Solid and up-to-date technical veterinary knowledge of the relevant species area
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Ability to obtain, analyze and interpret market intelligence and research data to derive conclusions and recommend creative solutions is essential
- Good time management, project management and organizational skills
- Ability to brief and manage the relationship with external stakeholders and influencers
- Fluent in German, French and English
- Existing network in the Swiss veterinary market is an advantage
- Class B (car) driving license

For efficient performance of your duties, we provide you with a company car with the option for private use, as well as suitable communication devices. In addition to a market-oriented compensation, you will benefit from many other perks.

Our Animal Health Division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to preserving and improving health, well-being, and performance of animals and the people who care for them. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world’s food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet.

Through our commitment to The Science of Healthier Animals®, we offer veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the widest ranges of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services as well as an extensive suite of digitally connected identification, traceability and monitoring products. We invest in dynamic and comprehensive R&D resources and a modern, global supply chain. We are present in more than 50 countries, while our products are available in some 150 markets.

The Switzerland Head Office is based in Lucerne's city center. Located in the heart of the city, employees work collaboratively across many departments including commercial, market access, medical affairs, clinical research, regulatory affairs, and policy & communications. The site also serves as our regional and local headquarters for our company’s Animal Health Division in Switzerland.

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