[Hiring] Cow Health Specialist @Elanco

Role Description

The Cow Health Specialist (CHS) is the field-based technical and implementation lead responsible for the successful onboarding, training, cow-health support, and long-term adoption of Elanco solutions on-farm. This role serves as the critical bridge between account strategy and day-to-day execution, ensuring effective product implementation for long-term producer success.

• Maintain expert-level knowledge and drive adoption of focused portfolio segments, specifically the bolus portfolio, parasiticides, insecticides, and nutritional health (Dairy Relieve).
• Serve as the primary field specialist focused on the adoption of Elanco solutions, acting as a technical multiplier for the account team.
• Act as the central connector between high-level account strategy and practical on-farm execution.
• Lead comprehensive on-farm education and execution for focused Elanco products.
• Independently lead and manage the sales relationship for a designated segment of dairy accounts.
• Execute high-touch follow-up and protocol reinforcement during the critical first 90-day adoption period.
• Drive long-term portfolio loyalty by achieving defined Customer Care Plan milestones.
• Utilize subject matter depth to help surface new opportunities within existing and prospective accounts.
• Collaborate with distribution partners to identify growth opportunities.
• Leverage deep on-farm presence to create practical value that extends beyond the immediate product sale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Agriculture, Business, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in the dairy industry, with a strong emphasis on cow health, nutrition, or farm operations.
• Demonstrated authority in subject-matter enablement, troubleshooting, and protocol implementation.
• Strong presentation and education skills; ability to simplify complex technical data for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to play as a "key account team member" in a matrixed environment.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Requirements

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States.
• Elanco Animal Health does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status.

Benefits

• 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.