Medical Affairs Director

Medical Affairs Director

Location: Kansas City Metropolitan area or the Florida Panhandle, near Pensacola, FL Reports to: Director of Clinical Affairs & Vet Services Travel: Up to 75%

Position Summary

At PRN Pharmacal, we believe in thinking and acting like owners—because we are. As an employee-owned company, we are driven by accountability, innovation, and a shared commitment to advancing animal health. As a Medical Affairs Director, you will leverage your advanced clinical expertise to address unmet needs in veterinary medicine while contributing to your own long-term growth through our employee-owner stock option plan. This role supports our mission to empower commercial teams and veterinary clients through expert education, evidence-based insights, and collaborative communication—enabling confident, informed decision-making that elevates patient care within the veterinary specialty pharmaceutical market.

The Opportunity

In this highly collaborative role, you will serve as a clinical leader focused on the education of veterinarians in disease state awareness, diagnosis, and management—particularly within cardiovascular conditions affecting companion animals. You will work closely with cross-functional field teams and act as a trusted clinical advisor to business leadership, providing strategic input on both commercialized products and the future development pipeline.

Compensation & Benefits

• Employee Ownership (ESOP): Company-funded retirement contribution of approximately 18% of pay, plus 401(k)
• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA, and Pet Insurance
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and parental leave
• Fitness and tuition reimbursement programs

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted clinical advisor and subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholders, including employee-owners, veterinary professionals, key opinion leaders, and corporate partners.
• Communicate objective, evidence-based product information and best-practice medicine to support treatment guidelines, brand strategies, and business objectives.
• Mentor Sales Force Leadership and Professional Service Veterinarians to achieve aligned clinical and commercial goals at both regional and territory levels.
• Represent the organization as a credible and engaging speaker across diverse forums, ranging from small-group discussions to major national and international conference presentations, focused on unmet disease states in companion animal medicine.
• Build and sustain strong professional relationships with general practitioners, specialists, academic institutions, and industry leaders.
• Actively participate in professional and specialty organizations through committee involvement, board service, and invited speaking engagements.
• Collaborate with research and development teams on study design, in-life assessments, and evaluation of emerging clinical trends, serving as the "voice of the veterinarian."
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support organizational objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree
• Diplomate status from an accredited veterinary specialty board (e.g., ACVIM, ACVS, ACVSMR, ACVECC, ACVB, ABCB) or recognized feline specialty practitioner
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience, ideally including at least 5 years in an industry-based professional services role
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with veterinary customers and commercial sales teams
• Strong interpersonal skills with a servant-leader mindset; self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative, field-based and remote environment
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 75%
• This position will be based in the Kansas City Metropolitan area or the Florida Panhandle, near Pensacola, FL. Relocation assistance is available.

1. Key Bullet Points for Specific Specialties: Cardiologists, Internal Medicine, Neurologists, Surgeons (small animal or equine), Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation, Anesthesiologist, Criticalists, Feline specialist, Behavioralist, Pharmacovigilance
   • Relevant experience in pharmacovigilance, drug safety, clinical research, or regulatory affairs within veterinary or pharmaceutical industries.
   • Familiarity with safety databases and pharmacovigilance reporting systems.
   • Industry experience in post ‑ marketing surveillance and signal management.
   • Prior experience supporting regulatory inspections or audits.

Work Environment & Culture

PBI-Gordon Companies offers a collaborative, employee-owned environment where accountability, partnership, and continuous improvement are valued. Team members are encouraged to contribute ideas, develop professionally, and grow their careers alongside the business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PBI-Gordon Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you're energized by clinical leadership in veterinary industry, shaping product strategy across commercialized portfolios and development pipelines, and partnering with cross-functional teams to drive impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join an employee-owned organization that invests deeply in its people and the future of companion animal health.