Portfolio Director, Veterinary Diagnostics

Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services company dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We are bringing together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine.

This role can be remote.

Summary

The Portfolio Director, Veterinary Diagnostics is responsible for developing & executing the category strategy, go-to-market plan, technology roadmap, financial budget and key performance indicators for their assigned category and for aligned company-wide initiatives. The role is tasked with maximizing category profitability by first working on an overall category strategy aligned with a new/emerging partnership with one of the industry leaders in the space.  Over time, responsibilities will expand to include management of a broader selection of category products & partnerships, as well as driving preferred mix, product innovation and technology development.

Responsibilities:

• Analyzes the financial state, supplier performance, product mix, and market growth opportunities of the portfolio to feed into strategic/tactical plans.

• Develops and drives the execution of the category strategy, budget and key performance indicators.

• Leads cross-functional planning between supplier relations, technology, legal/regulatory, pricing, operations & commercial partnerships to enable effective market growth and uptake of category offerings.

• Clearly communicates category strategy/tactics within the organization with intent of gaining alignment and engagement among key internal stakeholders, including North American leadership, cross functional partners, and individual contributors.

• Develops and is responsible for revenue & margin contributions, operating expenses, inventory budgets and forecasts, adjusting plans to ensure targets are met.

• In partnership with commercial & technology teams, builds and implements the go-to-market plan and promotions / campaigns to drive awareness, engagement & financial results of the category.

• Responsible for gathering market, customer, competitor & category intelligence to inform planning & decisions.

• Develops a deep partnership with internal stakeholders to translate feedback into planning and campaigns.

• Builds and maintains top-level relationships with partner(s) in the category.

• Drives new products, new partnerships and category optimization strategy in conjunction with Proprietary Brands team.

• Supports future acquisition growth initiatives.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Operations Management or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Experience

• Minimum of ten years of experience in product management, business development, supplier management, supply chain / operations, marketing or similar role

• Human or Animal Healthcare industry experience preferred

• Veterinary Diagnostics industry experience preferred

Technical Skills

• Strong drive to achieve results

• Demonstrated analytical ability and financial acumen

• Ability to translate strategic vision into tactical plans and influence adoption of prescribed actions

• Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills across a large variety of audiences

• Manage multiple projects requiring frequent communication, organization, time management, and problem solving

• Navigating in a matrix organization with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders

• Experience building strategic relationships

• Strong Microsoft Office skills

15% travel required

Salary may vary depending on factors such as confirmed job-related skills, experience, and location.

However, the pay range for this position is as follows. Sales Positions are eligible for a Variable Incentive

We offer the following benefits for you to take advantage of while you are here provided you meet the eligibility requirements under each governing program:

•            401k savings & company match

•            Paid time off

•            Paid holidays

•            Maternity leave

•            Parental leave

•            Military leave

•            Other leaves of absence

•            Health, dental, and vision benefits

•            Health savings accounts

•            Flexible spending accounts

•            Life & disability benefits​

•            Identity theft protection

•            Pet insurance

•            Certain positions may include eligibility for a short term incentive plan

Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.