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Technical Manager –

LocationTanzania

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Typecontract

DepartmentTechnical

Company size10,000+ people

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Job Advert: Technical Manager – Tanzania (Limited Duration Contract)

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Contract Type: Limited Duration Contract (managed by IQVIA)

Business Division: North, West, East Africa Region

Department: Technical

Reports To: Technical Excellence Lead

About the Role

IQVIA is supporting a leading Client Pharma company in recruiting a highly skilled Technical Manager to provide technical expertise across veterinary and diagnostic solutions in Tanzania and the broader NWEA region. This role will focus primarily on ruminants and/or poultry, while also contributing to cross‑species initiatives.

The successful candidate will play a key role in demand generation, market development, correct product use, and technical support to distributors, customers, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver technical support for veterinary and diagnostic activities across the assigned market.

• Provide product training to distributors and key accounts, ensuring correct application and supporting commercial growth.

• Drive demand‑generation initiatives and provide technical input to portfolio management.

• Support execution of species‑specific strategies and contribute to cross‑species projects.

• Manage and facilitate training clinics, including train‑the‑trainer programmes, particularly in remote areas.

• Build strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and support diagnostic infrastructure development.

• Offer technical consultancy aligned with diagnostic outcomes and best‑practice recommendations.

• Support veterinarians, authorities, associations, NGOs, and other stakeholders.

• Participate in pharmacovigilance reporting and team activities as required.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine / BVSc (or equivalent)

• Registered/licensed to practise in Tanzania

• Ongoing professional development

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a veterinary/animal health technical role

• At least 2 years in a commercial environment working closely with Sales and Marketing teams

• Proven experience delivering technical and product training

• Strong understanding of production systems in the local market

• Experience with diagnostic testing is an advantage

Technical Competencies

• Strong veterinary/clinical knowledge in core species

• Ability to provide high‑quality technical consultation and evidence‑based recommendations

• Fluency in English (written and spoken)

• Ability to develop technical content and deliver impactful training

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

• High computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Understanding of pharmacovigilance processes

• Familiarity with diagnostic workflows and result interpretation

Physical & Availability Requirements

• Valid driver’s license

• Willingness to travel up to 50% within Tanzania

• Occasional international travel (<5%)

• Ability to conduct on‑site visits, including remote field environments

• Valid passport

Behavioural Attributes

• High integrity and compliance mindset

• Strong customer focus and relationship‑building skills

• Excellent communication and influencing skills

• Accountability, resilience, and ability to operate independently

• Learning agility and adaptability

• Strong collaboration and cultural awareness

Application Requirements

• This role is open only to candidates based in Tanzania (preferably Dar es Salaam).

• This is a Limited Duration Contract managed by IQVIA.

If you meet the requirements and are interested in contributing to impactful animal health initiatives in the region, please apply using the link below:

#LI-DNP #LI-CES

About the company

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

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IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

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