Position Announcement: Technical Services Veterinarian

July 11, 2017 — IDT Biologika - Gallant Custom Laboratories

IDT Biologika Corporation is growing and seeks to hire a Technical Services Veterinarian at Gallant Custom Laboratories in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada.

Responsibilities

• Supports the sales of IDT Biologika registered commercial vaccines throughout Canada and in other countries in the Americas (U.S. & Latin America).
• Supports the sales of Gallant Custom Laboratories autogenous bacterins and vaccines and other biologics.
• Supports clients in their understanding and use of autogenous bacterins/vaccines. Recommends optimal use based on farm production type, stage and age of animals and disease challenges in the herds/flocks.
• Provides technical support and input for key accounts in collaboration with the Key Account Manager.
• Represents IDT Animal Health with high technical, social and professional competence to all stakeholders in his/her region.
• Develops and maintains business relations with key opinion leaders and veterinarians/practitioners/stakeholders (i.e. genetic companies, integrated systems).
• Investigates, supports and resolves technical issues and reported product adverse reactions.
• Responds to scientific and technical questions from veterinarian clients. Educates cleints regarding diagnostic sampling and testing.
• Tracks, documents and prepares adverse reaction reports and summaries for the CFIA - CVB.

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) required. Ph.D. or Masters in Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology and/or Virology, would be an asset.
• 2-5 years of relevant work experience in the Pharmaceutical industry animal health (swine and/or poultry).
• Highly developed network of relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (e.g. stakeholders, veterinarians, industry, governmental authorities, genetic companies, universities and animal health researchers).
• Effective communication skills in English and French, written and oral.
• Ability to integrate new information and adaptable to change.
• Willingness to travel.
• Efficient interpretation and communication of scientific data.
• Works well as a team member or independently.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of Canadian Food Inspection Agency, CVB regulations and reporting requirements.
• Customer/quality focused, able to support and communicate effectively with the public, clients, veterinarians and producers.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

To Apply

Email cover letter and resume to:

Lorraine Blackman
Head of Human Resources
1405 Research Boulevard
Rockville, MD 20850
talent-acquisition@idt-biologika.com

IDT Biologika Corporation

IDT Biologika is a family-owned, private biological company, specialized in the development and production of human and veterinary vaccines. The head office is based in Germany and employs more than 1,600 people. The company has almost 100 years of expertise in bringing a substantial range of products to the international marketplace.

The business division "Animal Health" produces and distributes primarily biologicals for farm animals, showing continuous national and international growth. Within the animal health sector the company is one of the largest vaccine producers in Germany. This rare type of ownership structure enables visionary planning based on long-term investment strategies and long-term job security.

In 2015, IDT Biologika acquired Gallant Custom Laboratories based in Cambridge, Ontario.

IDT Biologika Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.