Job Description The Regional Technical Manager Livestock will be responsible for the development and execution of Livestock Business Unit Technical Customer Value support within the Central Eastern Europe Organization as well as leading the interaction with external institutional entities, like University and/or research centers, and external scientific stakeholders, like scientific KOLs or associations. Support and works in close collaboration with CEE marketing, sales and regulatory affairs. Provide scientific support and interacts with internal and external customers in order to achieve the commercial targets for the organization on a regional level. Job Description and Responsibilities: Ensure Excellence Technical support and lead the development of the CEE technical customer value service portfolio by building and developing a new technical organization Execute upon current and future market trends and technologies. Active interaction with the Global and EURAM technical directors to drive the successful introduction of new products and support the in-line ones. Strategic technical support capabilities are enhanced and optimized on an on-going basis. Responsibility for the ecosystem functioning properly within the Technical Centre of Excellence as well as towards the business and other stakeholders. Strategic planning including commercial impact of the technical value service portfolio PR & Communication at both external and internal arenas. Overall responsibility for the Technical budget and be expected to manage and prioritize commercial needs from a budget point of view based on business priorities. Leading by example and help ensure direction, alignment and commitment throughout the organization. Influencing, inspiring and build trust in your surroundings enabling a strong positive culture. Cross-functional activities: Ensures adequate support to other functions to enable compliance in areas related to regulatory and review of promotional material, customer presentations. Gives strategic regulatory advice or feedback to maximize best positioning of products and company business. Takes part in BU products and launch teams to provide technical input and strategy advice is such is requested. Support such the decisions they provide the best return on their commercial implications Skills Required: Education: Veterinary Medicine Work experience in ruminants industry Leadership and people management experience Demonstrated project management skills A self-starter with the ability to develop close relationships with internal and external stakeholders A forward-thinking, commercial and strategic mindset A strong sense of accountability and ownership Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English High level of presentation and scientific writing skills Ability to travel up to 60% in the Region (50% Poland) and Europe (10%) Competencies : Project Management Productive Communication Problem Solving Customer engagement Product knowledge and portfolio management Regulatory and compliance knowledge English - Advanced Polish- Native Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: Regular Relocation: VISA Sponsorship: Travel Requirements: Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: Valid Driving License: Hazardous Material(s): Required Skills: Accountability, Accountability, Adaptability, Business Administration, Business Management, Business Relationship Management (BRM), Business Service Management (BSM), Communication, Customer Relationship Building, Data Analysis, Ethical Behavior, Internal Customers, Interpersonal Relationships, Management Process, Marketing Resource Management (MRM), Poultry Production, Product Management, Regional Management, Regulatory Affairs Compliance, Regulatory Affairs Management, Science Advocacy, Swine Production, Technical Management, Technical Writing, Veterinary Education {+ 3 more} Preferred Skills: Job Posting End Date: 10/1/2025 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.
