Business Unit Manager Ruminants and Tech BE at Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. /Netherlands

Brussels, Brussels-Capital, Belgium -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Administration, Business Management, Communication Strategy Development, Data Analysis, Digital Marketing, Market Research, People Leadership, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmaceutical Market, Pricing Strategies, Product Management, Results-Oriented, Sales Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Team Leadership

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Job Description Role Overview The Business Unit Manager Ruminants and Tech Belgium is responsible for defining and executing market strategies for the ruminant portfolio, including vaccines, pharmaceuticals, and support local implementation of livestock monitoring systems (SenseHub) strategy. The role leads a multidisciplinary team, driving customer satisfaction, portfolio growth, and digital adoption. Key Responsibilities Strategic & Commercial Leadership Translate regional strategies into actionable Belgian business plans. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning for the full ruminants portfolio. Drive business success and ensure strong leadership of the pharma and vaccine portfolio, with clear focus on growth, profitability, and market competitiveness. Ruminants Pharmaceutical & Vaccine Portfolio Leadership Strengthen the strategic positioning and lifecycle management of the pharma and vaccine portfolio. Guide commercial excellence and value‑based selling approaches. Ensure alignment between commercial, medical, and supply teams to optimize performance. Contribute to strengthening collaboration with Technology distributors and installers. Customer & Key Account Management Build strong relationships with veterinarians and producers. Support key account development. Team Leadership & Development Lead and develop the ruminants team. Build capabilities in animal health and ag-tech. Operational Excellence Ensure compliant and efficient operations. Oversee forecasting, CRM adoption, and performance tracking. Market Intelligence & Innovation Monitor competitive dynamics. Introduce innovative technologies and digital tools. Stakeholder Engagement Represent our company in industry forums and innovation networks. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Veterinary, Animal Science, Agri‑Engineering, Business, or related. Strong commercial experience within ruminants; ag‑tech experience is a plus. Proven leadership experience. Fluency in English; strong Dutch and/or French. Core Competencies Strategic thinking & execution Digital affinity Customer focus Leadership & development Results orientation Change management Reporting Line Reports to the Country Manager BeLux with alignment to regional teams. Location Based in Belgium with national travel. Required Skills: Business Administration, Business Management, Communication Strategy Development, Data Analysis, Digital Marketing, Market Research, People Leadership, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmaceutical Market, Pricing Strategies, Product Management, Results-Oriented, Sales Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Team Leadership, Veterinary Medicine Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: Regular Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: No Travel Required Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): n/a Job Posting End Date: 07/1/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. 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.

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Responsibilities

Define and execute market strategies for the ruminant portfolio, including vaccines and pharmaceuticals, while supporting the implementation of livestock monitoring systems. Lead a multidisciplinary team to drive customer satisfaction, portfolio growth, and digital adoption in Belgium.