Global Product Director - Vaccines Portfolio

About Phibro Animal Health Corporation

Phibro Animal Health Corporation is a publicly traded, global organization with a rich history in animal health and nutrition as a manufacturer and marketer of medicated feed additives, vaccines, nutritional specialty products, and mineral nutrition. We strive to be a trusted partner with livestock producers, farmers, veterinarians, and consumers who raise or care for farm and companion animals by providing solutions to help them maintain and enhance the health of their animals.

Phibro is a diversified company in manufacturing and marketing products for ethanol performance, microbials for plants, home and industrial applications, and specialty chemicals for various industrial markets. In addition to, Phibro’s revenues are in excess of $1 billion and are supported by over 2,400 employees worldwide.

At Phibro, people are our greatest asset. We strive to develop a diverse workforce that fosters an environment where people feel supported in openly sharing their creativity and skills that allows them to be the most successful that they can be.

If you are interested in working for Phibro and feel that you do not meet all qualifications, we encourage you to apply as you might be the right candidate for this role or other positions.

The Global Product Director - Vaccines Portfolio is an integral part of our Marketing team based out of our US - Teaneck, NJ site.

Position Details

As the Global Product Director, you will be responsible for the strategic direction, development, and commercial success of our Global Licensed and Autogenous vaccines portfolio for Poultry, Cattle and Swine including: TAbic IBVAR206, MB-1, TAbic V.H., Tailor Made, PhiShield and other differentiated vaccines. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, R&D, Product Development, BD, and Regulatory Affairs, to ensure the effective positioning and growth of our products in the market.

This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of Phibro’s vaccines portfolio and make a significant impact on the health and productivity of Poultry, Swine and Cattle in the industry. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for animal health and nutrition, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

- Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the strategic vision for the vaccines portfolio for poultry, swine and 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 (general knowledge, not an expert): Provide recommendation and general knowledge and support to the sales team, customers, and industry stakeholders regarding the vaccines portfolio.

- Customer Engagement: Engage with key customers, Veterinarians, Health Managers, 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.

- Product Life Cycle management: lead product lifecycle management activities for key products, partner with our R&D/Product development teams to build strong and sustainable lifecycle plans.

- 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 Sales, marketing, R&D, Product Development, BD and Regulatory Affairs.

- Performance Monitoring: Regularly review portfolio performance and KPIs, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.

- Travel: Ability to travel up to 30-40% of the time (US and international) to meet with stakeholders and attend industry events.

Key Competencies

Assessing and Understanding People

Acting Strategically

Championing Customer Needs

Collaborative

Committed

Communicating Effectively

Creating and Maintaining Networks

Critical Thinking

Interacting with People at Different Levels

Making a Strong Impression

Managing Time

Presenting and Public Speaking

Prioritizing and Organizing Work

Showing Community and Social Responsibility

Thinking Globally

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.

Education & Experience

- Educational Background: MBA degree in Animal Science. Master’s or Ph.D. in Animal Science, Doctor in Veterinary Medicine, will be a plus.

- Industry Experience: Minimum of 5-10 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 markets is desirable.

- Strong Technical Knowledge: Demonstrated in poultry health, specifically with biologic products. Experience with Biologic products for Swine and Cattle is desirable.

- 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.

To learn more about Phibro Animal Health's competitive benefits package, please click here: Phibro Benefits

Phibro is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.

Business Unit: Animal Health & Mineral Nutrition