Technical Consultant- Farm Animal; Cattle Health

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.
At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Technical Consultant

Sales and Marketing Support

• Work closely with customers and serve as an active member of account teams

• Identify and position opportunities for customers to use Elanco products

• Actively participate in account planning and incorporate Elanco’s value strategy

• Participate in the development and deployment of training events and materials

• Aide in the planning and preparation for new product launches

• Implement Elanco’s value strategy at the customer level

Customer and Technical Leadership

• Train and coach Elanco personnel on disease, products, and industry practices

• Build relationships with and influence external customers, consultants, and academics

• Identify avenues to deliver value beyond product to customers and Elanco

• Maintain good standing with and influence of key industry organizations

Research and Innovation

• Prioritize and execute research aligned with business needs and brand specific lifecycle planning

• Conduct research utilizing approved Elanco products

• Ensure publication of research studies in scientific meetings and peer reviewed journals

• Identify and facilitate research efforts in conjunction with Elanco R&D

• Advise Elanco and key stakeholders of innovation opportunities

Business Leadership

• Effectively communicate within technical team and account teams

• Identify opportunities and threats for customers and Elanco

• Influence long range strategy and product positioning

• Identify external talent for technical and other roles within Elanco

• Education: DVM

• Required Experience: 3-5 years of beef industry experience

• Candidate must have a thorough understanding of the US cattle industry

• Knowledge of cattle producers, animal health, and drivers of profitability

• Candidate must have an expertise in technical consultancy, with special emphasis on addressing customer concerns or needs.

• Excellent communication (written and oral) and analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to effectively work in a team environment.

• Region:
  South Central, United States

• Travel: 50%

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

• Multiple relocation packages

• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)

• 8-week parental leave

• 9 Employee Resource Groups

• Annual bonus offering

• Flexible work arrangements

• Up to 6% 401K matching

Elanco currently anticipates that the base salary for this position could range from $ to $ depending partly on the successful candidate’s qualifications, including education and experience. Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending partly on company and individual performance). Additionally, Elanco…