Senior Director – Regional Consulting Veterinarian; RCVs- NE Region US Pet Health

Position: Senior Director – Regional Consulting Veterinarian (RCVs- NE Region) US Pet Health
Senior Director – Regional Consulting Veterinarian (RCVs- NE, SE, West), US Pet Health page is loaded## Senior Director – Regional Consulting Veterinarian (RCVs- NE, SE, West), US Pet Health locations:
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** 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!
**** Your Role:
** Senior Director – Regional Consulting Vets (RCVs NE, SE, West), 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 of budgets, and communicating and supporting the strategic direction of the US Pet Health. Domestic travel is required, averaging 40%, but can increase up to 60% or more during periods to meet business needs.
*** Your Responsibilities:
*** Build and develop a motivated world-class veterinary technical team to position Elanco as an industry leader in Veterinary Clincs.
* 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.
** What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
*** 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 US driver’s license.
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