Role Description
Position Purpose
- To develop and lead the medical oncology strategy for both Rx and Dx therapeutic areas.
- Responsible for providing best in class support for VMRD, GCD and commercial colleagues, leading a cross functional team.
- Be the global medical face of our oncology program both internally to stakeholders and senior leaders and externally to global groups of veterinary oncologists, general practitioners and the industry at large.
- Together with the other GMA leaders, VMRD, GCD and the markets ensure our scientific activities create and deliver unparalleled value to our customers and therefore become a major differentiator, create competitive advantage and contribute to the growth objectives of Zoetis’ CA oncology category.
- Drive global technical excellence in CA oncology clinical studies, medical education and all commercial messaging with the objective to deliver on the Customer Experience vision to give customers confidence that they’re making the right decision for the animals and their business with our experience and expert guidance, backed by science, across the Continuum of Care.
Primary Responsibilities
- Set and lead our medical oncology strategy in collaboration with VMRD, GCD and commercial leadership.
- In collaboration with VMRD, GCD and commercial leadership identify, prioritize and help execute an annual program of clinical studies/initiatives to create high impact value messages for key and future brands.
- Plan, implement and coordinate above-market KOL management plans (incl. clinical activities and study grants) for category.
- Lead global representation and messaging strategy to external scientific and clinical stakeholders (e.g. universities) and at international congresses/fairs.
- Plan and coordinate field observation projects to increase understanding and effective use of existing portfolio products & solutions together with customers.
- Develop and execute medical strategies and tactics to support market growth objectives by leveraging VET OPs expertise enhancing customer experience.
- Deliver and present findings, actionable insights and recommendations to Commercial Leadership.
- Contribute to above-market digital strategy & management for category.
- Coordinate needs/input of global markets for phase 3 and phase 4 projects for category.
Organizational Relationships
Internal:
- All members of the GMA LT and team.
- GCD, VMRD, ZTD.
- Cluster Leads, country VPs/GM’s, in market technical leadership.
External:
- KOL’s and specialists across the globe.
- Veterinary practitioners.
- Regulatory authorities and AH trade associations.
- Experts in similar areas within the animal health industry.
Resources Managed
- As per annual budget.
- Ensure ongoing tracking & planning.
- Frequent international travel.
Education and Experience
Level of education and qualification:
- Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD or equivalent degree) required.
- Board Certified in Clinical Oncology by the ACVIM or ECVIM required.
Professional experience/capabilities:
- At least 5 years of clinical experience in Medical Oncology.
- Broad industry experience and proven leadership.
- Experience leading large scale complex projects and managing/influencing teams in diverse locations.
- Operating budget management skills.
- Experience working with, leading or influencing cross-functional teams in developing and executing technical strategies, programs and/or tactics.
- Proven track record of leading teams through transformation and having instilled a strong culture of performance and enthusiasm, even in difficult times.
- Demonstrated track record of operational excellence with a sharp sense of vision that translates into an ability to identify new opportunities.
- Experience in managing relations with a wide diversity of stakeholders including (but not limited to) Technical leaders, Enabling and Global functions, customers and senior leaders.
- Other specific know-how: Good knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Basics of clinical studies conduct and evaluation of scientific publications.
Languages: Fluency in spoken and written English are a must; mastering other languages is a plus.
Skills and Core Behaviors
SKILLS & CAPABILITIES
- Lead without authority.
- Ability to simplify highly technical issues.
- Demonstrates ability to own the medical oncology space: anticipates customer needs and technical/scientific trends in the category. Eager to permanently keep up to date with the latest scientific information in the category and to transfer knowledge.
- Ability to influence leadership and to obtain buy-in and credibility.
- Capability to influence KOL’s.
- Logical and pragmatic thinker.
- Good analytical skills.
- Excellent communication (‘teacher’) skills; strong verbal and written presentation skills.
CORE BEHAVIORS
Our colleagues make the difference
- Is a team player and leads project teams with inclusion. Make decisions and take action that brings people along with you.
- Is self-aware and learns from mistakes.
- Define best practice across and empower others to deliver it.
Always do the right thing
- Ethical in all dealings with stakeholders.
- Accepts personal responsibility without blaming others. Pursue personal growth and learning.
- Walks the talk, do things with conviction and commitment – follow it through.
Customer obsessed
- Knowledgeable about market trends, invests in relationships and networks.
- Acts with customer experience in mind always, acts quickly to deliver value to customers.
- Seeks continuous improvement to deliver superior services/products.
Run it like you own it
- Demonstrates ownership and accountability.
- Use resources efficiently.
- Speaks positively about the company.
We are one Zoetis
- Aligned with the company mission, working in the best interest of the company.
- Shares resources, practices open and direct communication building trust through transparency and honesty.
- Engage with colleagues regularly to learn, plan, act, celebrate and look forward.
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