Global Product Director - Beef Cattle

Position Details

As the Product Director, you will be responsible for the strategic direction, development, and commercial success of our medicinal feed additives portfolio for ruminants.

This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, R&D, and Regulatory Affairs, to ensure the effective positioning and growth of our products in the market.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership : Develop and execute the strategic vision for the medicinal feed additives portfolio for ruminants, ensuring alignment with overall company goals.
• Product Development : Lead the development and launch of new products, from concept through commercialization, ensuring they meet market needs and regulatory requirements.
• Market Analysis : Conduct thorough market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive threats, and adapt strategies accordingly.
• Technical Expertise : Provide in-depth technical knowledge and support to the sales team, customers, and industry stakeholders regarding the medicinal feed additives portfolio.
• Customer Engagement : Engage with key customers, veterinarians, nutritionists, and industry influencers to understand their needs and build strong relationships.
• Sales Support : Collaborate with the sales team to develop sales strategies, training programs, and promotional materials that effectively communicate product benefits and features.
• Regulatory Compliance : Ensure all products comply with relevant regulatory standards and work closely with regulatory bodies to facilitate product approvals.
• Budget Management : Manage the portfolio's budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources to maximize ROI.
• Team Collaboration : Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless execution of product strategies, including Marketing, Sales, R&D, and Regulatory Affairs.
• Performance Monitoring : Regularly review portfolio performance and KPIs, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time (US and international) to meet with stakeholders and attend industry events.

Key Competencies

Assessing and Understanding PeopleActing StrategicallyChampioning Customer NeedsCollaborativeCommittedCommunicating EffectivelyCreating and Maintaining NetworksCritical ThinkingInteracting with People at Different LevelsMaking a Strong ImpressionManaging TimePresenting and Public SpeakingPrioritizing and Organizing WorkShowing Community and Social ResponsibilityThinking GloballyAccountableAdapting to ChangeAdapting to OthersAnalytical AbilityAttention to DetailBuilding TrustDelivering High Quality WorkDemonstrating InitiativeDemonstrating Beliefs and PrinciplesDemonstrating Self-Insight and AwarenessDemonstrating Tenacity and PerseveranceDetailed OrientedDeveloping PlansDisplaying Confidence and ComposureDisplaying CreativityDrivenDisplaying Technical ExpertiseDriving Continuous ImprovementDriving for ResultsEngaged in ProcessEntrepreneurial ThinkingEstablishing RelationshipsEvaluating and Implementing IdeasFollowing Policies and ProceduresForward ThinkingGets It DoneGets It DoneGets It Done The Right WayGets It Done The Right WayIndependentInnovativeInspiring and Motivating OthersInterpersonal Skills / CommunicationJob KnowledgeLearning QuicklyLeveraging OpportunitiesMaintaining ObjectivityMaking Accurate Judgments and Decisions

Skills

A motivated self-starter, work well in groups and demonstrate excellent customer service.Ability to influence and motivate others.

Ability to do formal presentations to large groups of technical and non-technical people.Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external clients.

Extensive client interaction skills.Advanced analytical skills to confidently provide recommendations based on report analysis.

Ability to effectively present information to key managers and leadership team.Able to demonstrate leadership abilities within assigned work groups to achieve desired results.

Demonstrated leadership skills consistent with mission and leadership philosophy of the company.Able to make sound, objective evaluations and judgments.

Ability to work independently.Advanced organizational skills.Bi-lingual abilities in English and Spanish preferred.Demonstrated resourcefulness and initiativeDesign workflow and procedures to generate creative solutions.

High degree of time management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities and projects at once.Extremely high level of attention to detail and high standard of quality.

Highest ethical standards; ability to be fair and reasonable.Interpersonal skills sufficient to communicate verbally and in writing with others in an objective and cooperative manner.

Must be competent at identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner.Must be willing to learn new skills, attend seminars and training sessions, and read literature related to the job function.

Must have management skills to effectively help the client meet its goals while promoting value-added products and services.

Must have planning skills sufficient for establishing work priorities and meeting client commitments.Must have planning skills sufficient to forecast department requirements.

Must have problem solving capabilities.Skilled at making clear and persuasive presentations. Builds credibility quickly with all levels of the organization.

Proven track record in managing marketing projects from inception to completion with measureable results.Strong marketing skills.

CRM SystemsAdvanced skills using Microsoft office programs.

Education & Experience

• Educational Background : Master’s or Ph.D. in Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, Veterinary Medicine, or related field. MBA is a plus.
• Industry Experience : Minimum of 5 years of experience in product management, product development, or a related role within the animal health and nutrition industry, with a focus on ruminants.

Experience in international beef markets .

• Technical Expertise : Demonstrated expertise in ruminant nutrition and health, specifically with medicinal feed additives.
• Leadership Experience : Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.
• Multilingual skills : Fluent in English. Portuguese or Spanish will be a plus.
30+ days ago