Field Vet Advisor (Companion Animal, Midlands) in Milton Keynes

Reporting to the Companion Animal Technical Lead, with a close working relationship with the relevant Regional Sales Manager (RSM), this role is responsible for providing specialist veterinary expertise on all aspects of the Company’s companion animal products. Emphasis will be on supporting the field‑based sales team and Key Opinion Leaders while implementing the technical strategy and meeting identified objectives for sales, company and product positioning, and market growth. This role is based in the field but requires a significant amount of time spent off‑territory, including attendance at sales meetings, head office activities, and other related duties. The territory extends from Mid Wales to the Humber, and occasional overnight stays may be required.

Responsibilities

• Sales Team Support (approx. 60% of time)
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with veterinary practices, acting as a valued technical partner to support business growth, clinical confidence, and customer outcomes.
  • Identify opportunities to add value through technical expertise, scientific exchange, and tailored customer support.
  • Develop, maintain, and deliver the technical knowledge and training needs of the Sales Team, providing coaching and appropriate training to allocated Account Managers and ensuring effective customer engagement.
  • Partner with Account Managers on customer visits to support account plans, strengthen relationships, and help deliver business objectives.
  • Act as a key point of contact for complex technical enquiries, product discussions, and pharmacovigilance matters, representing the company as a trusted source of scientific expertise.
  • Gather and share relevant customer, technical, and market insights with internal teams, ensuring all activities remain compliant with the NOAH Code and pharmacovigilance requirements.
• Key Opinion Leader (KOL) And Other Key Customer Relationships
  • Develop and execute regional and national KOL engagement plans across universities, referral centres, corporate groups, and independent practices.
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with influential stakeholders to identify opportunities for scientific collaboration, advocacy, education, and business growth.
  • Partner with cross‑functional teams to deliver brand‑specific KOL strategies and represent the company at key national and international scientific, industry, and business meetings.
• Technical Support and Brand Responsibility
  • Act as a technical ambassador, representing the company at industry meetings, congresses, and scientific events.
  • Provide technical leadership for allocated brands and disease areas, collaborating with Marketing Leads and cross‑functional teams to shape and deliver integrated plans across key portfolio products.
  • Contribute expert insight to brand strategy, KOL engagement, product launch activities, and cross‑functional business planning.
  • Build strong partnerships across UK, European, and global teams, sharing field insights, supporting technical capability development, and ensuring the delivery of consistent, evidence‑based technical expertise.
  • Maintain responsibility for technical accuracy, promotional material review, NOAH compliance, complaints management, and support for pharmacovigilance and code‑related challenges.

This role requires occasional evening and weekend commitments, including some overnight travel.

Essential Qualifications, Skills & Experience Required

• UK‑recognised veterinary degree and MRCVS
• Significant experience working within UK Companion Animal First Opinion Practice
• Ability to communicate technical training in an engaging format to varied audiences
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; fluency in English required
• Persuasive with strong influence skills
• Good time, project, and organisational management skills
• Ability to brief and manage relationships with external stakeholders and influencers
• Ability to handle confidential issues
• Ability to operate and communicate effectively at various organisational levels
• Energetic and resourceful, with the ability to initiate and manage change
• Team player

Desirable

• Post‑graduation qualification in a relevant area of interest
• Understanding of the pharmaceutical sales function
• Commercial acumen with good understanding of industry‑relevant financial data
• Network of Key Opinion Leader relationships