Veterinary Programme & Network Lead (m/f/d)
Germany | Home Office | Regular Travel
Are you a veterinarian with a strong network in the German veterinary world – and the ambition to shape the future of veterinary education?
Our client is an international provider of veterinary education and professional development, offering high-quality postgraduate programmes, short courses and digital learning solutions to veterinary professionals.
We are looking for an experienced Veterinary Programme & Network Lead to join the team and become a key link between the German veterinary profession and the organisation’s educational portfolio.
This is a varied senior role combining veterinary expertise, professional networking, market intelligence, programme development and hands-on project responsibility.
Your role
You will be the organisation’s eyes and ears within the German veterinary market. You will identify emerging clinical trends, changing educational needs and developments within the profession and turn these insights into new course ideas, programme improvements and relevant learning opportunities.
At the same time, you will build and maintain relationships with veterinarians, specialists, KOLs, speakers, universities, clinics, professional organisations and industry partners.
You will also play an important role in developing both face-to-face and digital educational formats and will act as a senior veterinary point of contact for the wider team.
Your responsibilities

Monitor clinical, professional and market developments within the German veterinary sector
Identify emerging topics, techniques and educational needs and translate them into new course concepts and programme improvements
Build and maintain a strong network of veterinarians, specialists, KOLs, speakers, universities, clinics and professional organisations
Identify and develop relationships with new and emerging experts and future speakers
Represent the organisation at veterinary congresses, professional meetings and industry events
Work closely with the Short Courses team to develop relevant and differentiated educational programmes
Contribute veterinary expertise to the development of digital and on-demand learning formats
Work directly with speakers on content, learning objectives and programme requirements
Attend selected courses and events to stay close to delegates, faculty and the market
Support accreditation processes and selected specialist regulatory requirements
Act as an internal veterinary expert for content, programme and accreditation-related questions
Contribute market and veterinary expertise to portfolio and commercial discussions
Identify opportunities for new programmes, partnerships and learning pathways
Work cross-functionally with Operations, Digital, Marketing, Sales and Certification teams

What we are looking for

Veterinary degree or substantial professional experience within the veterinary sector
Strong knowledge of the German veterinary market and professional landscape
An established network within veterinary medicine, animal health, veterinary education or related fields
Experience working with veterinary specialists, KOLs, speakers, professional organisations or academic institutions
Strong understanding of current clinical and professional developments within veterinary medicine
Ability to identify trends and turn market insights into practical educational opportunities
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Confidence representing an organisation externally at congresses and professional events
Commercial awareness and an entrepreneurial mindset
Strong organisational and project management skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with different internal teams
Willingness to travel regularly and occasionally attend evening or weekend events

Particularly interesting
Experience in one or more of the following would be highly advantageous:

Veterinary continuing education / postgraduate education
Veterinary professional associations or specialist societies
Veterinary universities or teaching hospitals
Veterinary pharmaceutical / animal health companies
Course or programme development
Working with veterinary KOLs and speakers
Veterinary CPD / accreditation
Digital veterinary education

What’s in it for you?

A senior and highly visible role with real influence on the development of veterinary education
The opportunity to shape new programmes rather than simply manage existing courses
Extensive contact with leading veterinary professionals and experts
A high degree of autonomy and responsibility
Primarily home-office based, with regular travel to courses, congresses and professional events
An international working environment
The opportunity to combine your veterinary expertise, professional network and entrepreneurial mindset
Attractive salary package depending on experience

Interested?
If you are a veterinarian or experienced veterinary professional who enjoys networking, identifying trends, developing ideas and turning them into real educational programmes, I would be very happy to hear from you.
Please send me your English CV or contact me directly for a confidential conversation.
meike@approachpeople.com