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

Zoetis

. Provide medical expertise in diagnostics to product management, brand teams, and other Zoetis groups, focusing on novel tests and instruments within the core portfolio .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • United StatesSenior💰 $129,000 - $182,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in veterinary diagnostics and product management, with a strong focus on strategic development, cross-functional collaboration, and effective communication. Capable of leading innovative product launches and engaging key opinion leaders while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

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Doctor Of Veterinary Medicine DegreeVeterinary Industry ExperienceDiagnostic ExperienceProject ManagementAnalytical Thinking

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Hard Skills

Clinical PathologyTechnical Content CreationData GenerationStudy PlanningRegulatory Navigation

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingRelationship BuildingCollaborationConflict Management

Industry Keywords

Veterinary DiagnosticsKOL DevelopmentProduct StrategyMarket TrendsCross-Functional Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide medical expertise in diagnostics to product management, brand teams, and other Zoetis groups, focusing on novel tests and instruments within the core portfolio
Support strategic development and implementation of marketing plans and product responses to competitors
Co-lead strategies for innovative product launches, on-market product enhancements, and product strategy
Evaluate new diagnostic business development opportunities with cross-functional teams
Identify solutions for unmet brand and business needs and lead necessary change
Create technical content for assigned products and services
Support assay transition and development between reference labs and point-of-care based on commercial needs
Develop internal and external learning, development, and conference content
Lead customer activities, advisory boards, KOL development and engagement, and customer education or training meetings
Present technical seminars to Zoetis colleagues
Advise Learning and Development on training strategy and technical content
Participate in cross-functional product teams for portfolio brands
Identify, develop, and engage key opinion leaders and maintain strategic KOL relationships
Organize and execute meetings with speakers and KOLs
Establish instrument requirements and lab quality benchmarks for evaluation and validation studies
Identify technical, medical, and business gaps and needs for assigned products
Develop data-generation and study plans addressing future trends and marketplace needs
Work with R&D and KOLs on study proposals, submissions, and execution
Lead and facilitate multidisciplinary groups and advise management on technical issues
Participate in project teams as medical lead and guide initiatives with minimal oversight

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent required
Minimum 5 years of veterinary industry experience or clinical pathology
Diagnostic or research and publication experience strongly preferred
Strong analytical thinking, problem solving skills, and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with various stakeholders
Ability to collaborate and effectively work within cross-functional teams
Strong relationship building skills
Ability to work and navigate in an environment of regulatory and legal processes
Excellent judgment in conflict management and influence
Research experience
Strategic mindset
Ability to interact with and influence Senior Management, peers, and representatives from other functional groups
Proficient in project management and creation of technical content
Ability to act decisively and meet project deadlines
All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis
Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one
401K plan with a match
Profit-sharing contribution from Zoetis
4 weeks of vacation
Short-term incentive compensation eligibility
Long-term incentives eligibility