Role Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Zoetis Tech & Digital (ZTD) organization is in a distinguished position to lead one of Zoetis' core strategies, lead in digital technology and data analytics as we reimagine animal health. As ZTD executes its digital, data and technology strategy to reinvent how we work in a digital world, we will also unlock new sources of value for our colleagues, Zoetis and our customers. This is an exciting time to join the ZTD team and be a key leader in this digital transformation.
The Head of Digital Product Engineering (DPE) is the most senior technology delivery leader responsible for all product-focused engineering across Zoetis (Commercial, Medical Affairs, Zoetis' PAH (Precision Animal Health) and Diagnostics (Dx)) digital portfolios. This role owns end-to-end accountability for the design, build, operation, and continuous improvement of Zoetis' digital product suite -- from veterinary diagnostics platforms and genetic analytics to commercial engagement tools and research applications.
Leading a large organization, the Head of DPE establishes and scales a modern Product Operating Model built on five pillars: Product & Value Management, Value Stream Engineering (four Agile Release Trains), Platform & Enablement, Quality Engineering, and Data & Intelligence. The role is directly accountable for defining the Product Engineering strategy, driving the vendor and ZICC (Zoetis India Capability Center) build-out, standing up the Chapter and Community of Practice models, and delivering measurable cost savings through resource-mix optimization. In addition, the Head of DPE continuously benchmarks technology trends and the competitive landscape to inform engineering strategy, platform evolution, and modernization priorities. The role helps shape new technology-enabled business models for digital capabilities, translating emerging opportunities into actionable engineering and investment roadmaps. This is a senior leadership position reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Product Engineering Strategy & Operating Model (20%)
Define and execute the overarching Digital Product Engineering strategy, ensuring alignment with Zoetis' digital, data, and technology vision.
Architect and operationalize the Product Operating Model across five pillars: Product & Value Management, Value Stream Engineering, Platform & Enablement, Quality Engineering, and Data & Intelligence.
Champion the six design pri
About Zoetis
At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.
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