Veterinary Integration Lead – Therapeutic Diagnostics

Zoetis•Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

8d•$146,000 - $190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Veterinary Integration Lead – Therapeutic Diagnostics serves as a medical lead within Global Diagnostics Medical Affairs team, partnering closely with Product Management, Marketing Brand teams, research and development, and external Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs). This role drives analyzer and assay development initiatives that unlock clinical utility, streamline adoption, and connect diagnostics to outcomes and business value, including validation standards, and medical education/publication support for innovative diagnostic products and services that align within a strategic therapeutic medical area, such as cancer, endocrinology etc. Operating in a matrixed, global environment, the role requires strong technical expertise, strategic thinking, and cross-functional leadership to influence brand strategy and alignment, customer adoption, and organizational effectiveness.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent required.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in diagnostics or other industry experience required.
Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across diverse stakeholders.
Proven ability to collaborate and work effectively within cross functional, matrixed teams.
Strong relationship building capabilities.
Ability to operate within regulatory and legal frameworks.
Excellent judgment in conflict management and influence.
Research experience, including study design and execution and publications.
Strategic thinking and action orientation.
Ability to interact with and influence senior management, peers, and cross functional representatives.

Nice To Haves

PhD in diagnostic or therapeutic research or Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in internal medicine and/or oncology.

Responsibilities

Establish instrument and assay product and performance requirements and laboratory quality benchmarks for veterinary medicine testing evaluation and validation studies.
Partner with researchers and external manufacturers to align performance specifications with developing system capabilities.
Support peer‑reviewed publications and medical education efforts for paradigm‑changing products and technologies.
Identify technical/medical and business gaps and needs for assigned products.
Monitor future trends and marketplace dynamics; collaborate cross‑functionally to develop data generation/study plans (Phase IV for marketed products, Phase III for new claims, outcomes research).
Work with internal/external partners and KOLs on proposal development, submission, execution, and project tracking.
Present technical seminars to internal colleagues.
Advise Learning & Development on strategic focus and technical content to ensure consistent, medically appropriate messaging.
Identify needs for new/enhanced technical presentations and lead their development.
Participate in cross‑functional product teams (CFPTs) for portfolio brands.
Provide medical expertise on enabling diagnostic testing modalities to brand teams and related groups.
Understand brand objectives; proactively contribute to strategic development and implementation of marketing plans and competitive responses.
Co‑lead planning and execution of marketing programs and product‑focused workgroups (Customer Implementation Team meetings, operational planning).
Offer continuous strategic input on technical/medical and business gaps and needs for aligned brands.
Co‑lead strategies with brand marketers and product managers to support future innovative product launches.
Collaborate cross‑functionally to evaluate new business development opportunities.
Proactively identify solutions to unmet needs and lead change initiatives.
Provide insights into portfolio conflicts and synergies across the organization.
Create technical content for assigned products and services; develop content for internal/external learning sites and conferences in partnership with Medical Education.
Lead key customer activities and meetings per brand strategy (advisory boards, KOL development and engagement, customer education/training on aligned products).
Collaborate across the organization to build KOL alliances and expand development opportunities.
Identify, develop, and engage top KOLs; create engagement plans (studies, advisory boards, speaking) aligned with marketing priorities/budgets.
Lead organization and execution of meetings with speakers/KOLs (advisory boards, speaker bureaus).
Establish liaison relationships with key animal health organizations relevant to supported diagnostics; promote and enhance company image.
Partner with Veterinary Professional Services to identify emerging leaders and support field‑level relationships.
Lead and guide implementation/execution of initiatives with minimal oversight; navigate effectively within the organizational structure.
Maintain strong, ongoing relationships with brand teams and key stakeholders (Major Accounts, Outcomes Research, Commercial Development & Lifecycle Innovation, Regulatory Affairs, Technical Support, VMRD, Veterinary Professional Services).
Demonstrate proficiency in project management, technical content creation, decisive action, deadline adherence, and conflict management.
Lead and facilitate multidisciplinary groups; advise and influence management at all levels on technical issues.
Serve as medical lead on project teams.