Senior Director – Regional Consulting Veterinarian; RCVs- NE, SE, West), US Pet Health

Senior Director – Regional Consulting Veterinarian (RCVs- NE Region), US Pet Health

Within the Elanco US Pet Health Business Unit, the Senior Director – Regional Consulting Veterinarians (RCVs) will lead and manage the routine operations of the veterinary technical roles (RCVs) for their assigned region. The role reports directly to the Senior Director – Consulting Veterinarians, US Pet Health. The Senior Director – Regional RCVs will assist in creating and executing the vision of the Elanco Consulting Veterinarian Team.

Duties include leading the RCV hiring decisions within their assigned region, managing day‑to‑day operations of assigned RCVs, developing and coaching team members, managing budgets, and communicating and supporting the strategic direction of US Pet Health. Domestic travel is required, averaging 40%, but can increase up to 60% or more during periods to meet business needs.

• Build and develop a motivated world‑class veterinary technical team to position Elanco as an industry leader in Veterinary Clinics.
• Supervise field consulting veterinary staff, including hiring, managing, and implementing all performance management and individual development requirements.
• Lead and coach consulting veterinarians to provide effective technical support and training for Pet Health Sales organization.
• Collaborate with Elanco Training to assist in assessment, planning and execution of RCV and sales rep disease and product knowledge needs.
• Interact respectfully with Pet Health leadership and colleagues across Elanco.
• Assist in the development of and communication of the strategic direction for the Regional Consulting Veterinarians.
• Collaborate with Pet Health Sales and Marketing teams to provide effective technical support and KOL contact for the US business.
• Advise and oversee team implementation of the strategy of KOL and student interactions at US veterinary medical colleges.
• Collaborate with the medical strategy team and other roles for development of the KOL network for Elanco portfolio categories, including assistance in the identification of appropriate consultants for meetings, advisory boards, and other functions.
• Provide support and input into marketing strategies and material development.
• Manage OPEX budget and resources for maximum efficiency.

• Graduate of an AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) accredited veterinary program with the corresponding veterinary degree. Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the United States.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience as a practicing veterinarian in companion animal or mixed animal practice (companion animal focus) although consideration may also be given for experience in comparable industry roles. The practice experience may be in private, corporate, and/or academic environments.
• Experience in a field-based veterinary industry consulting role or managing equivalent.
• A valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Elanco does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H‑1B or TN status) for this employment position.

• A strong commitment to compliance with policies, procedures, and operating guidelines.
• Experience in management of direct reports is highly desirable, particularly in the role of managing technical consultant veterinarians (i.e., RCVs) or other veterinary professionals.
• In-depth knowledge of Pet Health veterinary products.
• Strong leadership ability including communication, networking, negotiating, and organizational skills.
• Ability to create a culture of engaged empowered employees and recruit, develop, and retain high quality technical talent.
• Proven ability to collaborate and work effectively in cross‑functional teams.
• Strong planning and executional skills.
• Understanding of category landscape, challenges, and opportunities to build strategy.
• Experience working effectively with sales and marketing organizations.
• Ability to make decisions within the context of uncertainty and ambiguity.

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