Job Description
An exciting opportunity has emerged for an Associate Director to lead our Companion Animal business.This new role will be instrumental in driving the aligned global business unit strategy for Ireland to ensure business success.
This role will be a key point of contact for our global and regional colleagues as they bring new products to our portfolio.This role combines team management and mentorship to ensure that the business achieves the annual financial target. The successful candidate must have an understanding of our customer needs and shape strategy to deliver on their expectations.
Your Core Responsibilities
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Our Animal Health division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to the health and well-being of animals. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world’s food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society and our planet. We offer one of our industry’s most innovative portfolio of products, services and technologies that serve to prevent, treat, and control diseases across all major farm and companion animal species.
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As a company, we are committed to keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.
We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.
Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application.
Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today.
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
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Travel Requirements:
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
Shift:
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Hazardous Material(s):
Required Skills:
Ability to Work Under Pressure, Ability to Work Under Pressure, Adaptability, Agriculture Industry, Budget Management, Business, Business Management, Business Strategies, Communication, Customer Relationship Building, Horse Care, Industry Knowledge, Lead Generation, Management Process, Market Analysis, Operational Decisions, People Leadership, People Management, Product Sales, Revenue Maximization, Sales Forecasting, Sales Optimization, Sales Performance Coaching, Sales Pipeline Management, Sales Reporting {+ 4 more}
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Job Posting End Date:
06/28/2025
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Requisition ID:R353261
