Regional Director, Prof Services Vet - East Region

Boehringer Ingelheim • Johns Creek, GA

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About The Position

The Regional Director, Prof Services Vet oversees and leads Veterinary Professional Services (VPS) operations for the assigned region. The role provides a central source and coordination point for technical and business expertise, information, and support for brands and business initiatives, and offers technical strategic insight. The Director optimizes the use of technical-support data generated at regional and local levels and supports the continued technical leadership and innovation of Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health (BIAH) brands and business. The position also represents BIAH and builds professional relationships with academic institutions, specialty practices, industry stakeholders, and veterinary Key Opinion Leaders.

The role provides strategic direction and people leadership to the regional VPS team, aligning team activity with sales and technical marketing objectives. It contributes to business planning, cross-functional collaboration, customer engagement, and initiatives that support business growth, customer value, market share, and revenue objectives. The Director represents VPS in management, sales, marketing, and cross-functional forums and leads key initiatives that extend beyond regional team leadership. Travel, including overnight travel, is required.

Requirements

• DVM or VMD degree.
• At least 12 years of experience in the Animal Health Sector, including clinical practice and at least 8 years across multiple roles within the Commercial Animal Health Industry, such as pharmaceuticals, nutrition, or diagnostics.
• Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in at least one U.S. state.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and database applications; proficiency in Excel and Word is also specified.
• Technical soundness in areas linked to BIAH products and concepts.
• Proven successful public-speaking and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with intermittent supervision.
• Solid interpersonal and group communication skills.
• Ability to travel, including overnight travel.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Authorization and ability to drive a Company-leased vehicle or authorized rental vehicle.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Willingness to take a drug test and post-offer physical, if required.
• At least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• An additional degree, such as an MS, PhD, or MBA, or board certification in a relevant discipline.
• Marketing, technical marketing, Professional Veterinary Services, or sales experience.
• People leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to Veterinary Professional Services team members to help meet business goals in conjunction with the sales force.
• Establish annual objectives for PSV team members that are consistent with sales and technical marketing objectives.
• Align the PSV team with strategic, key, and value accounts using appropriate support tools.
• Contribute to the Veterinary Industry's mission and its influence on the care, health, and well-being of animals.
• Ensure the department is staffed with qualified personnel; work with Human Resources to recruit and select qualified applicants for allocated positions.
• Administer salary and reward programs.
• Coach, develop, motivate, and monitor team members, including setting actionable department and individual goals, providing regular feedback, and conducting timely Performance Plan reviews.
• Identify performance challenges, create action plans, and monitor their effectiveness.
• Develop internal and external customers, networks, and relationships to foster Company business, and respond to customer needs in a timely and professional manner.
• Contribute to development of the BIAH business plan.
• Represent VPS in management, sales, marketing, and cross-functional forums, communicating field insights, opportunities, and challenges.
• Foster collaboration across stakeholder groups to support meeting development and field execution, and ensure PSVs have appropriate tools, resources, and guidance.
• Own and lead key VPS initiatives beyond regional team leadership, including business priorities, operational programs, and customer engagement platforms.
• Partner across commercial and technical functions to implement field-focused plans and programs supporting business growth, customer value, market share expansion, and revenue objectives.
• Represent BIAH and build professional relationships with academic institutions, specialty practices, industry stakeholders, and veterinary Key Opinion Leaders.
• Optimize utilization of technical-support data generated at regional and local levels and support technical leadership and innovation of BIAH brands and business.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefit programs.
• Support for a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree