Job Description

Are you a passionate commercial strategist ready to shape the future of animal health? Do you excel in dynamic environments where your contributions can drive significant change? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are thrilled to announce an opening for the position of Commercial Excellence Lead at our site in Boxmeer. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the development and execution of innovative commercial strategies for our swine/poultry and LeeO portfolio, collaborating closely with the Intensive Livestock team to enhance our impact in the Animal Health sector.

Purpose of the role
This role is crucial for driving commercial strategies and nurturing relationships with key customers in the Intensive Livestock sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing market dynamics and customer needs to develop tailored solutions that enhance our offerings. By exploring innovative partnership approaches, you will enhance our company's value proposition and contribute to the overall growth and success of our organization. This position not only supports our mission to advance animal health but also plays a vital role in shaping the future of our products and services, ensuring they meet the evolving demands of the market.

Welcome in our team
Our team comprises talented experts from diverse fields, including sales, marketing, and veterinary science. We all share a common passion for making our vaccines, services, and devices accessible to animals and the people who care for them. Our collaborative environment fosters creativity and innovation, allowing us to tackle challenges and seize opportunities in the animal health sector. As a member of our Intensive Livestock Business Unit, you will work alongside dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence and driven by a shared vision of improving animal health outcomes. We value diverse perspectives and encourage open communication, ensuring that every team member's voice is heard. To strengthen our team further, we are seeking someone who is eager to contribute their expertise and passion to our mission.

Tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Develop and implement commercial strategies for the swine/poultry and LeeO portfolio that align with Animal Health's priorities and objectives, while identifying market opportunities and trends to promote innovative solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders understanding their requirements to provide tailored solutions that enhance their operations and animal health outcomes.
• Lead initiatives to explore innovative partnerships within the animal health ecosystem, collaborating with internal stakeholders, including R&D, marketing, and regulatory teams, to ensure alignment and execution of partnership goals.
• Drive sales growth by identifying potential commercial opportunities, expanding market share, and establishing performance metrics to regularly review progress against targets.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills to effectively convey the value of Animal Health products and solutions to customers and partners, fostering a collaborative team environment.

Your profile

• Monitor and analyze market trends, customer feedback, and the competitive landscape to inform business decisions and prepare reports for senior management on commercial performance and strategic initiatives.
• Master’s degree in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Business, or a related field, providing a solid foundation for understanding the complexities of the animal health sector.
• Proven experience in commercial roles within the animal health or agricultural sectors, demonstrating a track record of successfully driving sales and developing market strategies.
• Strong understanding of the animal health ecosystem, including key stakeholders, market dynamics, and regulatory considerations, enabling effective decision-making and strategy development.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful commercial strategies that align with organizational goals, showcasing innovative thinking and adaptability to changing market conditions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, combined with strong analytical capabilities and experience in market analysis to inform business decisions and drive performance.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and a 3% year-end allowance.
• 35,5 days of leave.
• Attractive collective health care insurance package with considerable reduction rates.
• Solid Pension Plan.
• Annual bonus based on own and company performance.
• The option for a company car or car allowance
• Numerous trainings, coaching and e-learning modules for long term job opportunities and development.

Animal Health
Our Animal Health Division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to preserving and improving the health, well-being, and performance of animals and the people who care for them. We have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet. Our commitment to The Science of Healthier Animals allows us to offer veterinarians, farmers, pet owners, and governments one of the widest ranges of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and health management solutions and services. We also provide an extensive suite of digitally connected identification, traceability, and monitoring products. With our comprehensive R&D resources and global supply chain, we are present in more than 50 countries, with products available in over 150 markets.

For questions about this vacancy
Please send an email including the vacancy number and job title to the following email address: RecruitmentNL@MSD.com

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

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Required Skills:

Adaptability, Adaptability, Animal Science, Business, Business Decisions, Commercial Excellence, Commercial Strategies, Communication, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Data Analysis, Disease Prevention, Ethical Behavior, Interpersonal Relationships, Management Process, Market Analysis, Morale Building, Poultry Production, Product Management, Science Advocacy, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Swine Production, Technical Writing, Value Propositions, Veterinary Education {+ 4 more}

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Job Posting End Date:

07/9/2025

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