VETERINARY SERVICES MANAGER, SWINE

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As a global leader in animal health, Ceva Animal Health believes our success is linked to our passionate people researching, developing , producing and supplying innovative health solutions for all animals, which contributes to the future of our diverse planet.
We are committed to ensuring the highest possible level of care and well-being for farm animals (poultry, pigs, ruminants), companion animals (dogs and cats) and wildlife.
Indeed, Our “Together, Beyond Animal Health” vision emphasizes that the health and wellbeing of people, animals and our planet are totally interlinked. More than ever, Ceva is committed to a “One Health” approach.
As part of our “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” policy, Ceva Animal Heath is committed to the employment of people with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants. To request an accommodation, please contact a member of the Ceva Talent Acquisition team.

YOUR MISSIONS :

Veterinary Services Manager, Swine
Location: Midwest USA (Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota)
The Veterinary Services Manager will be responsible for providing technical direction and oversight for the implementation of Respons and Adapt, contributing to the development of the swine business in the USA market.

Responsibilities:

• Lead technical components of Proof of Concept for potential new products in the field. Design, implement, and report market support trials. Mine the data and distill the information into relevant messages.
• Provide technical support to marketing on all promotional pieces, programs, including reference checks, development of key technical statements, technical review, including the routing process, and ensuring that materials pass regulatory and legal review.
• Development, Design, and Implementation of Health Programs with a focus on prevention.
• Define, develop, and implement Diagnostic Programs that focus on customer problem solutions as well as on the generation of Autogenous or Prescription vaccine formulation.
• Understand and interpret Molecular Biology Tests and Reports.
• Provide technical sales support to Field Sales through customer interactions, on-site customer training, and handling customer inquiries.
• Generate written and oral technical communications, including scientific papers and presentations at professional meetings.
• Provide technical training (internal and external) as it relates directly or indirectly to Ceva Swine products. Create approval and review sales tools such as PowerPoint presentations, technical bulletins, etc.
• Accomplish Sales Targets and Customer Data.
• Evaluation of content, achievement of due dates, etc.
• Evaluation of feedback from Marketing, Sales, Market Research, Legal, Regulatory and other colleagues.
• Evaluation of feedback from Sales Force.
• Evaluation of content and accuracy by Manager.
• Conduct training and sales tools as defined by the Company.
• Overall performance and development of team, staff retention, completed plans per HR timeline.
• Successfully completes the Compliance Modules assigned annually by the Company.

Technical Competencies:

• Strategic Planning – Influencing
• Marketplace Orientation – Influencing
• Market Knowledge – Influencing
• Business Acumen – Influencing
• Business & Market Assessment – Leading
• Knowledge of Reg Requirement & Compliance – Influencing
• Business and Technical Knowledge - Leading
• Customer Orientation - Influencing
• Fast and Focused Execution - Leading
• Innovation and Change - Influencing

Core Competencies:

• Delivering Results - Leading
• External Focus - Demonstrating
• Lives Lead & Learn - Influencing
• Planning & Organization - Leading
• Teamwork and Collaboration - Influencing
• Communication - Leading
• Computer/Software Skills – Leading

Qualifications:

• DVM required, MS, PhD preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the swine health industry
• Minimum 5 years of experience in swine production
• Clear understanding of Autogenous and Prescription Vaccine business, including Regulation, Process, Implementation, and Evaluation
• Well-developed communication skills – verbal and written
• Proven experience in trial design and conducting, including a basic understanding of statistical analysis
• Located or able to relocate to the USA Midwest

Travel Required:

• Position will require 40-70% business travel time

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties and responsibilities or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not an employment contract. Ceva reserves the right to modify job duties and/or job descriptions at any time to meet the needs of the business.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor *Ceva is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ceva encourages men and women, members of all racial and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
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• Lead technical components of Proof of Concept for potential new products in the field. Design, implement, and report market support trials. Mine the data and distill the information into relevant messages.
• Provide technical support to marketing on all promotional pieces, programs, including reference checks, development of key technical statements, technical review, including the routing process, and ensuring that materials pass regulatory and legal review.
• Development, Design, and Implementation of Health Programs with a focus on prevention.
• Define, develop, and implement Diagnostic Programs that focus on customer problem solutions as well as on the generation of Autogenous or Prescription vaccine formulation.
• Understand and interpret Molecular Biology Tests and Reports.
• Provide technical sales support to Field Sales through customer interactions, on-site customer training, and handling customer inquiries.
• Generate written and oral technical communications, including scientific papers and presentations at professional meetings.
• Provide technical training (internal and external) as it relates directly or indirectly to Ceva Swine products. Create approval and review sales tools such as PowerPoint presentations, technical bulletins, etc.
• Accomplish Sales Targets and Customer Data.
• Evaluation of content, achievement of due dates, etc.
• Evaluation of feedback from Marketing, Sales, Market Research, Legal, Regulatory and other colleagues.
• Evaluation of feedback from Sales Force.
• Evaluation of content and accuracy by Manager.
• Conduct training and sales tools as defined by the Company.
• Overall performance and development of team, staff retention, completed plans per HR timeline.
• Successfully completes the Compliance Modules assigned annually by the Company