[Hiring] Technical Consultant @Elanco

Role Description

The Technical Consultant (US Swine) will work with customers to position Elanco as the partner of choice by delivering exceptional technical expertise, market leading product solutions, scientifically sound research studies, and value beyond product including consulting, analytics, diagnostics, and market access support.

Your Responsibilities

• 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.
  • Assist 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
  • Conduct research utilizing approved Elanco products.
  • Align research with business needs and brand specific lifecycle planning.
  • Ensure publication of research studies in scientific meetings and peer reviewed journals.
  • Assist with R&D requests and product line extensions.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Education: DVM
• Required Experience: 5+ years of experience in the swine industry.

Requirements

• Thorough understanding of the US commercial swine production medicine and swine production practices.
• Credibility to influence successful swine veterinarians and key opinion leaders in the industry and academia.
• Knowledge of animal health industry (emphasis on food animal production) economics and drivers of profitability.
• 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.

Benefits

• Multiple relocation packages.
• Two week long shut downs (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.