Associate Director (Dermatology), US Medical Portfolio Support – GMA

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Position Summary Zoetis Global Medical Affairs (GMA) – US Companion Animal (CA) Medical Portfolio Support team is composed of a group of talented therapeutic medical experts who partner with marketing brand managers to develop strategies for the brands they support, lead medical strategies, data generation plans and educational projects, and are the medical experts in developing educational and advertising/promotional content for the Companion Animal line of innovative new and marketed products/services. This role is highly collaborative, working in a matrixed environment with numerous internal and external stakeholders, while leading a team focused on our dermatology therapeutic area. Working in close alignment with US marketing and key GMA functions, this role designs and delivers a strong US dermatology medical strategy that integrates with and contributes to the broader global medical strategy. Position Responsibilities Medical Portfolio Strategy and Cross-Functional Leadership Proactively work with brand marketing and medical team members on medical insights and messaging that inform strategic development and implementation of brand marketing plans and product responses to competitors for both on-market and future innovative product launches. Serve as a member of the Global Dermatology Steering Committee, contributing to globally aligned dermatology medical strategy and ensuring US priorities and insights are represented at the global level. Lead / co-lead the US Dermatology Therapeutic Focus Group, bringing together veterinary colleagues to advance scientific and medical alignment across the portfolio. Work in close partnership with the broader GMA team, including Medical Portfolio Support colleagues across therapeutic areas, Medical Education, KOL and Strategic Partnerships, and Clinical Research, to ensure coordinated and non-duplicative medical strategy delivery. Create and/or guide agency or KOL-generated medical content for products across the aligned portfolio; participate as a subject matter expert in the medical review of brand-aligned content. Develop cross-portfolio expertise to provide collaborative and coordinated medical support that aligns to business needs and market dynamics. People Leadership and Management Lead all aspects of the talent management lifecycle for direct reports, including recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluation, compensation planning, and offboarding decisions. Conduct structured, ongoing performance conversations grounded in clear goals, documented feedback, and development priorities aligned to both individual growth and business needs. Coach, develop, and mentor team members through regular 1:1s, feedback, and development plans to strengthen medical capabilities and leadership behaviors. Set clear objectives and expectations; drive accountability through performance management, recognition, and timely course-correction. Build and maintain a high-performing, inclusive team culture that reflects Zoetis values; model psychological safety and constructive challenge. Manage team workload and priorities; remove barriers, allocate resources effectively, and enable high-quality, on-time delivery across the portfolio. Clinical Studies and Customer Experience Programs Identify future trends and marketplace dynamics, working across functional teams to inform data generation priorities and contribute to study plans that address evolving clinical needs. Collaborate with relevant internal teams to support the execution of customer-facing early experience programs, ensuring they are medically sound and aligned to portfolio strategy. Medical Education Strategy: Internal & External Partner with the GMA Medical Education team to develop and execute a comprehensive medical education strategy for the dermatology portfolio, ensuring programming is grounded in sound science and aligned to brand and GMA priorities. Collaborate closely with the GMA Medical Education team throughout the design and development of customer-facing education programs, ensuring consistent quality standards are maintained across all portfolio areas both in the US and globally. Work in coordination with Learning and Development to ensure medical/technical content within field force training programs is accurate, consistent, and aligned to key brand messages and the medical education strategy. Identify needs for new and enhanced medical presentations and lead their development in close coordination with the dermatology team and the broader GMA derm portfolio team, leveraging existing expertise and content across US and global teams before engaging external SMEs, to avoid duplication of effort. Zoetis Values and Leader Behaviors Lead by example to ensure actions are aligned with Zoetis mission and values. Approach challenges openly and with a growth mindset; seek and suggest useful and effective actions to improve overall Zoetis performance; lifelong learner and adaptive to change. Required Education/Experience Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent Demonstrated experience leading, managing, or mentoring a team in a professional setting, with a track record of developing talent and driving team performance Minimum 5 years of clinical practice experience which must include companion animals Minimum 3 years experience in the animal health industry, specifically in a medical role. Advanced degree in science, business or communications a plus Required Skills and Competencies Scientific and Medical Expertise Deep veterinary dermatology knowledge; able to critically evaluate scientific data to inform strategy and content. Skilled in medical content creation and review within regulatory and legal requirements. Working knowledge of medical affairs processes, including data generation and evidence-based decision making. Leadership and People Development Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a matrixed environment. Leads effectively through influence; builds credibility through expertise and relationship. Sound judgment in navigating conflict, competing priorities, and complex stakeholder dynamics. Strategic and Business Acumen Translates market insights, trends, and data into actionable medical strategy. Analyzes metrics and KPIs to inform decisions and demonstrate impact. Global mindset; navigates diverse cultures, markets, and organizational structures effectively. Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills across scientific, commercial, and executive audiences. Builds and sustains collaborative relationships across internal and external partners at all levels. Operational Excellence Strong project management skills; balances competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. High attention to detail across multiple concurrent initiatives. Proficient in Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams. Travel Requirements This position may require up to 25-30% of travel (mainly US, occasionally global) for industry conferences, professional meetings, and collaboration with key internal/external stakeholders. The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $140,000 to $200,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the base pay target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This position is also eligible for short-term incentive compensation. This position is also eligible for long-term incentives. In addition to compensation, Zoetis offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the physical, emotional and financial wellbeing of our colleagues and their families including healthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one, a 401K plan with a match and profit-sharing contributi