Position Announcement: Professional Services Veterinarian, Swine - Midwest

June 1, 2009 — Novartis Animal Health US, Inc.

Novartis Animal Health US, Inc. has an opening for a swine Professional Services Veterinarian in the Midwest.

Purpose: Effectively communicate with veterinarians, distributors, swine producers, and other customers concerning NAHUS-FAB products. Answer customers questions about products; assist in handling suspect adverse events (sADE) about products with TSP &P; assist on marketing projects. Perform public speaking at Trade Shows, meetings, and training sessions for the Sales representatives.

Responsibilities:

1. Effectively communicate with producers and veterinarians on use of NAHUS-FAB products (specifically swine products) through public speaking, written communication including preparing articles and with R& D personnel on swine related projects and swine production.
2. Advise Sales and Marketing on needs to improve market share of NAH US swine product line.
3. Effectively communicate with producers and veterinarians to solving problems for the them. This function will require farm visits and associated veterinary functions such as herd exams, necropsy, clinical inspections, etc.
4. Effectively communicate with management, marketing, and R&D personnel on new product ideas or product improvements, as deemed necessary.
5. Act as a liaison on sADE with Pharmacovigilance and work actively with producers and veterinarians to resolve these concerns. Assist Technical Services staff with sADE, including farm investigations.
6. Effectively communicate with Regulatory Affairs Manager and R&D on needed label changes on products to avoid misunderstanding or misuse of these products.
7. Work actively with the marketing team as needed to help with advertising ideas, actual advertising copy, and ad-editor.
8. Work with Territory Managers, Key account managers, and Regional Managers to detail products to veterinarians and producers. Provide technical, strategic, and sales support with the sales force on a daily basis.
9. Perform public speaking to inform audiences of new product information and general scientific information at sales meetings and other professional meetings.

Qualifications:

Education: DVM Degree (required)

Experience:

• Good record keeping abilities
• Ability to effectively communicate and have effective interpersonal skills
• Knowledge about swine production medicine
• Computer Skills

To Apply:

Access http://www.novartis.com

• Click on 'Careers' and then 'Job Search'
• Drop down box above login needs to read English US
• Click on the 'Search Openings' option from the middle of the page

If you want to only look at openings within Animal Health US, follow these guidelines:

• Under Country select 'USA'
• Under Work Location select 'All'
• Under Division select 'All'
• Under Functional Areas select 'All'
• Under Job Type select 'All'
• Language needs to be set to English (US)
• Type job ID number 53645BR for this specific position, or you may type in animal health