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Description

The Veterinarian, Key Account for Poultry will participate in a team-selling environment and provide technical support and expertise to the sales/marketing efforts of BIAH poultry products. The veterinarian in this position will assume the technical support role of assigned key accounts and through extensive collaboration with the Key Account Manager(KAM). This role will help execute a strategy that provides technical support and solutions to customers that will ultimately drive mutual opportunities, 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.

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

Duties & Responsibilities

+ Provide technical support to key poultry accounts. Technical support may involve educating customers on BIAH products and data, consultation on health programs, animal husbandry, management, diagnostic investigations, etc. Although this role will have a broiler focus, it may also support the commercial table egg layer and turkeys as needed.

+ Develop a thorough understanding of the business model, goals and needs of assigned accounts. Assist 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 KAM with identifying and completing training and educational initiatives for key account employees. Serve as a technical expert in disease outbreaks and other health related issues by working with account management, veterinarians to develop a diagnostic and treatment program, as well as, a program to prevent future outbreaks.

+ Work with customer, KAM, technical marketing managers, etc. to identify potential research opportunities that would benefit the customer and BIAH. Collaborate with technical marketing manager to develop protocols for review and conduct field studies as needed with approval by account and BIAH.

+ Provide technical expertise in poultry health in an area such as:

+ Custom made vaccines

+ Training and development

+ Commercially approved vaccines

+ Epidemiology/Stats

+ Diagnostics

+ Hatchery

+ Trials

+ Scientific presentations

+ Other areas to be determined

+ Support students and foster relations with faculty at veterinary schools,industry groups and professional organizations to assure they are up-to-date on poultry 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. A degree from a AVMA accredited school is preferred.

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

+ Board certification in the American College of Poultry Veterinarians (ACPV) board or ability to become certified is preferred.

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

+ Minimum five (5) years of relevant poultry industry experience (production medicine, technical service, etc.) in broiler production is preferred.

+ Animal health biologics industry experience is a plus.

+ Field-based position, living in poultry-concentrated area, with preference to Southeastern United States.

+ Willingness to travel up to 50-65% of time (will include overnight travel).

+ 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, PowerPoint 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.

+ 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.