Specialist Support Veterinarian – EU Medical Affairs and Advocacy, German and English Speaking

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Deliver peer-to-peer medical education and clinical assistance to veterinary specialists, specialty and referral hospitals, corporate veterinary groups, and IDEXX teams.

• Establish trusted relationships with prioritized veterinary specialists and teams in specialty practices.

• Provide education and scientific discussions at both specialty and general practice levels regarding diagnostic medicine and IDEXX innovations.

• Convert intricate scientific evidence and diagnostic data into practical clinical applications.

• Engage with customers and key opinion leaders (KOLs) through hospital visits, small-group and seminar education, virtual meetings, conferences, and educational forums.

• Support key specialty initiatives in areas such as oncology, hematology, clinical pathology, and integrated diagnostics.

• Act as a specialist medical partner to teams throughout Germany.

• Collaborate with Professional Services Veterinarians, Sales Managers, Veterinary Diagnostic Consultants, Corporate Accounts, and customer-facing teams.

• Aid regional strategies through specialist education, hospital engagement, clinical workflow support, and follow-up.

• Provide regional teams with clinical insights, educational resources, and specialist viewpoints.

• Partner with global medical counterparts and key stakeholders.

• Own the regional advocacy strategy for a designated category.

• Manage EU-level KOL advisory forums and collaborate with their members.

• Support advocacy for the Pan-European Specialist Conference.

• Identify opportunities for clinical studies and data presentations at European conferences.

• Adapt and implement franchise strategies for country teams.

• Collaborate with Regional Franchise Marketing and Global Medical Affairs.

• Document engagement activities and contribute to measuring program outcomes and SSV KPIs.

• Work with SSV colleagues on program development, regional planning, best practices, and ongoing improvements.

⛳️ Requirements

• DVM, VMD, or an equivalent international qualification.

• Certification in a recognized veterinary specialty pertinent to the role.

• Clinical experience in both general practice and specialty or university settings.

• Proficiency in both German and English.

• Board certification in Small Animal Internal Medicine or Critical Care is preferred; Clinical Pathology and Oncology will also be considered.

• Experience in teaching residents, interns, veterinary students, specialists, or other veterinary professionals is preferred.

• Previous experience in the animal health or diagnostics industry, or within corporate veterinary organizations or multi-site specialty groups is preferred.

• A strong interest in diagnostic medicine, clinical innovation, and emerging veterinary technologies.

• Ability to communicate complex medical and scientific concepts effectively and convincingly.

• Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.

• Capability to work independently in a field-based role while collaborating with internal teams.

• Strong skills in presentation, facilitation, and peer-to-peer education.

• An educational and consultative approach to customer interactions.

• High levels of self-motivation, accountability, and professional integrity.

• Commitment to fostering a collaborative team culture.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits.

• Field-based / virtual position.

• Approximately 40-50% travel, including visits to specialty hospitals, corporate account engagements, conferences, and educational programs.

• Travel beyond the GSA region for European conferences and internal meetings.

• Collaborative global workforce with support for learning and discovery.