Technical Consultant; US Swine

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.

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.

• 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

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

• Candidate must have a thorough understanding of the US commercial swine production medicine and swine production practices.
• Understandswine operations and has 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.
• Candidate must have 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.

• Location:
  
  US Remote (Preferred Location - IA, MN, IN, IL)
• Ability to travel up to 50%

• 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

Elanco currently anticipates that the base salary for this…