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Description

The Veterinarian, Key Account will participate in a team-selling environment and provide technical support and expertise to the sales/marketing efforts of BIAH products. The veterinarian in this position will assume the technical support role of assigned strategic/key accounts and through extensive collaboration with the Strategic and/or Key Account Manager (SAM/KAM) will help execute a strategy that provides technical support and solutions to customers that will ultimately drive revenue and growth. As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

Southeast United States is the preferred and ideal location. The specific location is negotiable with the hiring manager.

Duties & Responsibilities

+ Provide technical support to strategic/key species accounts. Technical support may involve educating customers on BIAH products and data, consultation on health programs, animal husbandry, management, diagnostic investigations, etc.

+ Develop a thorough understanding of the business model, goals and needs of assigned accounts. Assist SAM/KAM in development of account plan and strategy for assigned accounts. Develop and foster relationships with key decision makers and other personnel in the accounts.

+ Assist SAM/KAM with identifying and completing training and educational initiatives for strategic/key account employees. Serve as a technical experts in disease outbreaks and other health related issues by working with account management, veterinarians and nutritionists to develop a diagnostic and treatment program, as well as, a program to prevent future outbreaks.

+ Work with customer, consulting veterinarian and/or nutritionist, SAM/KAM, technical marketing managers, etc. to identify potential research opportunities that would benefit the customer and BIAH. Collaborate with technical marketing manager to develop protocol for review and approval by account and BIAH.

+ Provide leadership and expertise to the species segment in an area such as:

+ Custom made vaccines

+ Training and development

+ Welfare ' Responsible Antimicrobial Use

+ Epidemiology/Stats

+ Other areas to be determined

+ Support students and foster relations with faculty at veterinary schools to assure they are up-to-date on BIAH products and new data.

+ Performs all Company business in accordance with all regulations (e.g., USDA) and Company policy and procedures. When violations are noted/observed they are to be immediately reported to management. Demonstrates high ethical and professional standards with all business contacts in order to maintain BIVI's excellent reputation within the animal health community and internally.Communication and Administrative - process travel, MAP (marketing and promotions), university, samples, and professional development expenditures. May supervise others.

Requirements

+ A veterinary degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited institution is required.

+ Five (5) years of relevant species industry experience (clinical practice, production medicine, technical service, etc.) is preferred.

+ Willingness to travel up to 50-65% of time.

+ An additional degree (MS, PhD, MBA) or board certification in production, medicine, pathology, microbiology, etc. is preferred.

+ Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in at least one state in the United States required.

+ Requires a thorough understanding of veterinary medicine, diseases, production and management, diagnostics and use of vaccines/pharmaceuticals in disease prevention/control programs.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook and database applications.

+ Proven successful public speaking and presentation skills are required.

+ Must work effectively with intermittent supervision.

+ Solid interpersonal skills and group communication skills are required.

+ Ability to travel (will include overnight travel).

+ Valid Driver's License and an acceptable driving record.

+ Authorization and ability to drive a Company leased vehicle or authorized rental vehicle.

**Eligibility Requirements** :

+ Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.

+ Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).

+ Must be 18 years of age or older.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.