Technical Consultant- Farm Animal Health Cattle; Kansas​/Texas

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.

We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, believing diversity drives innovation, creativity, and business success. Join our team and help make animals’ lives better.

The Technical Consultant 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.

• 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

• 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 key industry organizations

• 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

• 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

• Thorough understanding of the US cattle industry
• Knowledge of cattle producers, animal health, and drivers of profitability
• Expertise in technical consultancy, with a 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:
  Kansas/Texas (Panhandle)
• Travel: 50% (some overnights required)

• 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% 401(k) 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 offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees that includes a company‑matching 401(k); vacation benefits;

eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well‑being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Of course, the compensation is subject to change and could be higher or lower than the range described above.

Elanco reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion, and Elanco’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Elanco employees.

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.