Barbara Zottmaier
About Barbara Zottmaier
Barbara Zottmaier serves as the Technical and Marketing Director International at Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC, a position she has held since 2023. With a strong background in veterinary science and international business, she has worked in various roles within the company since 2011.
Work at Dechra Pharmaceuticals
Barbara Zottmaier currently holds the position of Technical and Marketing Director International at Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC, a role she has occupied since 2023. Prior to this, she served as Technical & Marketing Manager International from 2018 to 2023 in Freising, Germany. Her career at Dechra began as a Product Manager for Companion Animals from 2011 to 2016 in Aulendorf, Germany. She also worked as a Business Manager from 2016 to 2018 in Shrewsbury, United Kingdom. Throughout her tenure, she has contributed to various aspects of product management and marketing within the veterinary pharmaceutical industry.
Education and Expertise
Barbara Zottmaier has a strong academic background in veterinary science and business. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (Dr. med. vet.) from the University of Zurich, where she studied from 2006 to 2008. Prior to that, she completed her Veterinary Medicine degree (DVM) at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München from 2000 to 2006. Additionally, she holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences, which she completed from 2013 to 2016. This combination of veterinary expertise and business acumen supports her role in the pharmaceutical industry.
Background
Barbara Zottmaier has a diverse professional background that spans both veterinary medicine and business management. Her early career focused on veterinary roles, which laid the foundation for her later transition into the pharmaceutical sector. She has worked in various capacities at Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC, gaining experience in product management and marketing. Her international experience includes positions in Germany and the United Kingdom, reflecting her adaptability and understanding of global markets.
Professional Experience
Barbara Zottmaier has accumulated significant experience in the veterinary pharmaceutical industry over the years. Starting as a Product Manager for Companion Animals at Dechra Pharmaceuticals, she developed a deep understanding of product lifecycle management and market needs. Her subsequent roles as Business Manager and Technical & Marketing Manager International allowed her to expand her expertise in strategic marketing and technical support for veterinary products. Currently, as Technical and Marketing Director International, she oversees international marketing strategies and technical operations.