Associate Director, Marketing Swine Technology

MSD • Lenexa, KS

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About The Position

The Associate Director, Marketing Swine Technology establishes strategy for the company’s swine technology solutions and leads their positioning and marketing to swine customers. The role builds the company’s brand among swine producers and the industry and collaborates with Discovery, Data Labs, and other internal teams to develop products and technology that meet the needs of the U.S. market.

The position oversees marketing strategy and tactics for swine technology solutions, manages subject matter experts for the relevant brands, develops customer insights that inform solutions, and oversees P&L, budgets, and agencies. It partners with animal health and monitoring sales teams to deliver solutions to target customers, addresses issues and risks through stakeholder collaboration, and coordinates special projects and work across the organization. Travel of up to 50% is required, including travel to customers, Animal Health sites, events, and other countries.

The role is based primarily in Lenexa, Kansas. The posting lists a first-shift schedule, a valid driving license requirement, and visa sponsorship availability. The position is regular status, with domestic and international relocation listed as available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communications, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of marketing, sales, or equivalent experience.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, including to other countries.
• Valid driving license.
• Required skills include brand communications, collaborative communications, marketing strategies, product branding, and sales.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Agricultural Business, or a similar field.
• Experience in Animal Health.
• Experience with swine production systems and the swine industry.
• Technology product management experience.
• Competencies in strategic marketing, new product planning, brand management, and customer and market insights.
• Business and financial acumen, working across boundaries, strategic thinking, project management, productive communication, and problem solving.
• Preferred skills include customer marketing, livestock production, swine production, technology commercialization, and technology marketing.

Responsibilities

• Establish strategy for swine technology solutions offered to swine customers.
• Oversee development of strategies and tactics for marketing and promoting swine technology solutions.
• Position and market combined swine solutions and build the company brand among swine producers and the industry.
• Manage subject matter experts for the relevant brands.
• Develop actionable customer insights to inform the creation of solutions.
• Oversee P&L, budgets, and agency relationships.
• Partner with animal health and monitoring sales teams to offer solutions to target customers.
• Address identified issues and risks and facilitate solutions through collaboration with relevant stakeholder groups.
• Coordinate and collaborate with team members across the organization, including coordinating special projects within the division or area.
• Travel as needed to customers, other Animal Health sites, and events, including international travel.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits and other insurance benefits for employees and family.
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k).
• Paid holidays.
• Vacation.
• Compassionate and sick days.
• Eligible for an annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
• Relocation assistance is listed as available for domestic and international relocation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director