MSD
Sr. Account Manager, Scientific Sales Affairs - Poultry Health (field based)
MSD, Lenexa, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Our company's Animal Health is driven by our unconditional commitment to the science of healthier animals. Our commitment is portrayed through our products, services, and technologies but also through our people. Join us to bring those solutions directly to producers and help shape the future of poultry health.
As the field-based Senior Account Manager for Northwest Arkansas, you will be the company’s primary broiler technical expert in the region and a key bridge between customers, sales, R&D, and manufacturing. You will use your clinical and production experience to drive adoption of our Animal Health portfolio, troubleshoot complex flock health issues, design and run field trials, and translate trial results into practical recommendations, training, and technical collateral.
It is required that our Sr. Account Manager resides in the region in which they support. Relocation will be provided for candidates that are non-local.
What You’ll do
Act as the regional technical lead for broiler health; provide on-site troubleshooting and long-term health plans.
Design, execute, and analyze field trials and clinical studies; convert data into presentations, technical bulletins, and actionable guidance.
Train and support sales teams, distributors, and customers on product use, vaccine application, and biosecurity.
Monitor disease trends, treatment outcomes, and customer feedback to inform product improvements and R&D priorities.
Manage adverse event reporting in line with company, FDA, and USDA requirements.
Support product development efforts, licensing trials, and quality control activities.
Build and maintain relationships with KOLs, universities, and industry organizations; represent the company at conferences and trade shows.
Qualifications
DVM or equivalent in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Sciences, or related discipline
Required Experience and Skills
Minimum 5 years’ experience in poultry health and production
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Good leadership skills
Familiarity with hatchery systems
Able and willing to travel frequently; must live in the supported region (relocation assistance available).
Preferred Experiences and Skills
Master of Avian Medicine (MAM) graduate degree
Hatchery Health Specific/Health Management
Understanding of chick quality metrics, incubation biology, and disease prevention
Required Skills Account Management, Adaptability, Animal Care, Animal Health Care, Animal Health Sales, Animal Nutrition, Broilers, Data Analysis, Field Sales Support, Poultry Production, Poultry Science, Teamwork, Technical Services, Veterinary Medicine
Preferred Skills Disease Prevention, Hatchery, Poultry Incubators
Salary $139,600.00 - $219,700.00
Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
EEO Statement As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: https://www.eeoc.gov/
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As the field-based Senior Account Manager for Northwest Arkansas, you will be the company’s primary broiler technical expert in the region and a key bridge between customers, sales, R&D, and manufacturing. You will use your clinical and production experience to drive adoption of our Animal Health portfolio, troubleshoot complex flock health issues, design and run field trials, and translate trial results into practical recommendations, training, and technical collateral.
It is required that our Sr. Account Manager resides in the region in which they support. Relocation will be provided for candidates that are non-local.
What You’ll do
Act as the regional technical lead for broiler health; provide on-site troubleshooting and long-term health plans.
Design, execute, and analyze field trials and clinical studies; convert data into presentations, technical bulletins, and actionable guidance.
Train and support sales teams, distributors, and customers on product use, vaccine application, and biosecurity.
Monitor disease trends, treatment outcomes, and customer feedback to inform product improvements and R&D priorities.
Manage adverse event reporting in line with company, FDA, and USDA requirements.
Support product development efforts, licensing trials, and quality control activities.
Build and maintain relationships with KOLs, universities, and industry organizations; represent the company at conferences and trade shows.
Qualifications
DVM or equivalent in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Sciences, or related discipline
Required Experience and Skills
Minimum 5 years’ experience in poultry health and production
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Good leadership skills
Familiarity with hatchery systems
Able and willing to travel frequently; must live in the supported region (relocation assistance available).
Preferred Experiences and Skills
Master of Avian Medicine (MAM) graduate degree
Hatchery Health Specific/Health Management
Understanding of chick quality metrics, incubation biology, and disease prevention
Required Skills Account Management, Adaptability, Animal Care, Animal Health Care, Animal Health Sales, Animal Nutrition, Broilers, Data Analysis, Field Sales Support, Poultry Production, Poultry Science, Teamwork, Technical Services, Veterinary Medicine
Preferred Skills Disease Prevention, Hatchery, Poultry Incubators
Salary $139,600.00 - $219,700.00
Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
EEO Statement As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: https://www.eeoc.gov/
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