Dairy Technical Services Manager - Animal Health (...

Job Description Join our Animal Health team as a Dairy Technical Services Manager and make a direct impact on dairy operations across the Southeast U.S. Youu2019ll partner with sales, marketing and R&D to deliver practical, science-based solutions that increase herd health, efficiency and profitability. Weu2019re looking for a technically strong, customer-focused professional who can translate dairy data into actionable farm-level recommendations. Youu2019ll be a trusted advisor to producers and veterinarians, help shape product and technology adoption and connect our company with the latest academic and industry innovations. This is a field-based position covering the Southeastern U.S.; relocation assistance is available for non-local hires. What youu2019ll do: + Deliver technical support and herd health consultation to dairy producers, with an emphasis on data-driven, farm-specific solutions that identify improvement opportunities and appropriate pharmaceutical interventions. + Analyze herd and operational data from farm software (e.g., DC305 and other dairy technologies) to diagnose drivers of performance, build economic models, and generate clear, actionable recommendations for producers. + Build and maintain strong relationships with dairy producers, veterinarians and other industry stakeholders to understand needs and tailor solutions that drive measurable results. + Serve as the companyu2019s interface with academic, government and private research partners, bringing new dairy technology and analytic approaches into practical use. + Train sales teams and customers on product use, data interpretation, and decision-support tools to accelerate adoption and improve on-farm outcomes. + Support sales and marketing through customer visits, group presentations, scientific knowledge transfer, development of technical bulletins, webinars and other outreach activities. + Travel regularly (approximately 50% or more), prioritizing high-value customer engagements and opportunities with strong ROI. What weu2019re looking for: + Education: D.V.M. and/or Ph.D. in Animal Science with a dairy focus. + Experience: Minimum 5 years in dairy veterinary practice or animal science with substantial experience in data analysis and/or economic modeling. + Technical skills: Proficiency with dairy data tools and software (DC305 or comparable platforms) and the ability to convert data into practical management recommendations. + Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present technical concepts clearly to producers, vets and sales teams. + Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills, experience working cross-functionally, and a track record of building trusted customer relationships. + _Preferred:_ Hands-on field experience in dairy production or ruminant medicine; veterinary licensure in at least one state is a plus. Current Employees apply HERE ( Current Contingent Workers apply HERE ( US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here ( if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. 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. 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Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts ( U.S. Hybrid Work Model Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as u201cremoteu201d. The salary range for this role is $139,600.00 - $219,700.00 This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employeeu2019s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. 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 . You can apply for this role through (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting. San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angelesu2019 Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance 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: Domestic/International VISA Sponsorship: Yes Travel Requirements: 50% Flexible Work Arrangements: Remote Shift: 1st - Day Valid Driving License: Yes Hazardous Material(s): N/A Required Skills: Beef Cattle, Customer-Focused, Dairy Industry, Dairy Technology, Data Analysis, Economic Analysis, Field Sales Support, Herd Health, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Sciences Preferred Skills: Job Posting End Date: 10/21/2025 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. Requisition ID: R365365

Created: 2025-09-24