Technical Manager - Aquaculture Biopharma

Job Description

Are you passionate about aquaculture and ready to make a real impact in a fast-evolving industry? Company is seeking for Biopharma Technical Support Manager to join our Aqua team and drive proactive and innovative fish health solutions that deliver value to our key accounts.

Why This Role?

As a key member of our Commercial Aquaculture Team, you will serve as the technical cornerstone supporting both customers and cross-functional teams across the EURAM region. This role is instrumental in shaping the future biopharmaceutical pipeline for aquaculture by aligning scientific strategy with applied research and field insights. Leveraging your deep expertise in fish health and aquaculture systems, you will engage in hands-on fieldwork, foster strategic collaborations with stakeholders, and demonstrate commercial impact—driving innovation, product development, and sustainable growth.

In this role, you will be part of a dedicated fish health team. The position reports to veterinarian Lene Høgset, Head of Technical department Aqua EURAM.

What You’ll Do

• Be the trusted technical advisor for fish health and product support, dedicating at least 40% of your time engaging directly with customers in the field.
• Lead and coordinate field support by liaising with internal teams and external fish health services, ensuring company is the go-to partner in the region.
• Manage and resolve product complaints swiftly and effectively, maintaining high standards of customer satisfaction.
• Build strong relationships with Key Accounts, Key Opinion Leaders, and industry organizations through your visible presence in the field.
• Plan, execute, and report on customer-specific field trials, including budgeting and protocol development.
• Represent our company at technical seminars and exhibitions, showcasing our commitment to innovation and excellence.
• Collaborate globally with the Aquaculture KAM team to align strategies and share best practices.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Veterinary Medicine, Aquatic Animal Health, or a related field such as experience in fish health management and aquaculture, with a few years of experience
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills, the ability to meet deadlines under pressure and working effectively across functions
• Commitment to compliance and company procedures.
• A proactive team player who contributes to shape the future fish health solutions for aquaculture within biopharma in Animal Health
• Fluent in Norwegian and English

What You’ll Achieve

• Meet and exceed technical and business KPIs within the Aquaculture Business Unit.
• Provide training and support to fish health personnel on best practices for our vaccines, sedatives, antibiotics and sea lice medicines
• Foster close collaboration with sales, marketing, and global colleagues.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for regional fish health personnel.
• Identify and evaluate new business development opportunities to fuel growth.

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