Job Description: We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven leader to accelerate the growth of our Dairy Milking & Automation business across the EURAM region. Milking & Automation is a strategic growth platform for our Company Animal Health, supporting our ambition to strengthen our role in connected dairy ecosystems, create greater value for customers and accelerate the adoption of data-driven livestock technologies. Working closely with Global, Regional and Local teams, you will help translate innovation into customer value, market adoption and sustainable commercial growth through business development, portfolio commercialization and strategic partnership building. Main Responsibilities Drive the commercial growth strategy for the Dairy Milking & Automation portfolio across the EURAM region. Identify market opportunities, customer needs and strategic initiatives to accelerate business expansion. Lead portfolio commercialization activities, including go-to-market strategies, product launches and innovation deployment. Develop business cases and recommendations to support investment decisions, geographic expansion and portfolio prioritization. Build and strengthen relationships with dealers, distributors, customers and key industry stakeholders. Partner with local Business Units to enhance commercial readiness, customer adoption and business performance. Lead cross-functional projects and collaborate with Global, Regional and Local stakeholders to execute strategic initiatives. Monitor business performance, market trends and forecasting insights to support strategic planning and decision making. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in Business, Agriculture, Animal Science, Engineering, Technology or a related field. Minimum 10 years of experience within Dairy, Milking Systems, Livestock Technology, Precision Farming or related industries. Strong knowledge of dairy milking, monitoring and automation technologies, as well as relevant market dynamics. Proven experience in business development, commercial leadership, portfolio management, strategic partnerships or market expansion. Demonstrated track record of driving commercialization initiatives and delivering sustainable business growth. Established network within the dairy industry, including customers, dealers, distributors and key market stakeholders. Strong commercial, financial and analytical acumen, with the ability to build business cases and influence strategic decisions. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills in a matrix environment; fluent English required. Additional European languages are considered an advantage. Why Join Us This is a unique opportunity to shape a strategic growth platform, collaborate across international teams and help define the future of connected dairy farming. You will play a key role in bringing together animals, people, technology and data to create innovative solutions that deliver value for customers and sustainable growth for the business. Apply now and help shape the future of Dairy Milking & Automation at our Company Animal Health. The applicable NCBA is CCNL Chimico-Farmaceutico, Classification ‘Quadro’, Level A1 The Primary Location for this posting is ITA - Lombardia - Milano Segrate (Palazzo) Where required by law, the compensation range for this role is provided below. The base salary range for the primary location of this position is: €60,300.00 - €102,500.00 This range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of posting. This will be based on an individual’s experience, skills, effort, responsibilities, organization needs and compensation levels within their peer group. If applicable, employees may also be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentives or other benefits. This role is part of a collective bargaining agreement / national collective labor agreement. Our Talent Acquisition team will provide further information to you, if applicable. Additional location(s): Please note the salary range above applies to the Primary Location of the position. Where a role has other listed locations, different compensation guidelines may apply. You may find the salary ranges and CBA information, as applicable, for additional locations below. If the salary range is not listed for the location you are applying to, our Talent Acquisition team will provide further information to you relevant to your location. Additional location(s) Compensation Information: Required Skills: Account Management, Business Growth Strategies, Business Metrics, Business Negotiations, Decision Making, Direct Marketing, Financial Acumen, Key Account Management, Market Research, Strategic Alignment, Value Propositions Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Secondary Language(s) Job Description: Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: Regular Relocation: No relocation Visa Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: 50% Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving LIcense: Yes Hazardous Material(s): No Job Posting End Date: 11/20/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.

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