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Qualifications:

DVM or PhD in animal science or related scientific discipline, or MS with 10 years of industry experience., Expertise in technical consultancy, particularly in addressing customer needs., Thorough understanding of the US beef food chain and commercial beef production., Excellent communication and analytical skills, with a proven ability to work in a team environment..

Key responsabilities:

Provide sales and marketing support by working closely with strategic accounts.

Act as a technical leader for the Elanco Beef Business Unit and train personnel on industry practices.

Develop and execute a long-term research strategy aligned with business needs.

Communicate effectively within technical and account teams to identify business opportunities.

Job description

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. We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

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:

The Technical Consultant will work with strategic accounts 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.

Your Responsibilities:

Sales and Marketing Support

Work closely with strategic accounts 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
Implement Elanco’s value strategy at the customer level

Customer and Technical Leadership

Technical leader for Elanco Beef Business Unit strategic technical platforms
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

Develop long term research strategy focused on serving strategic accounts
Prioritize and execute research aligned with business needs of strategic accounts and Elanco
Conduct research utilizing Elanco products and programs
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

Business Leadership

Effectively communicate within technical team and account teams
Identify business opportunities and threats for customers and Elanco
Influence long range strategy and product positioning
Identify external talent for technical and other roles within Elanco

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications):

Education: DVM or PhD in animal science or related scientific discipline or MS with 10 of years industry, academic, or government experience.
Candidate must have an expertise in technical consultancy, with special emphasis on addressing customer concerns or needs.
Candidate must have a thorough understanding of the US beef food chain and commercial beef production.

What will give you the competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

Knowledge of animal health industry (emphasis on food animal production) economics and drivers of profitability.
Excellent communication (written and oral) and analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to effectively work in a team environment.

Additional Information:

Location: TBD -Field Based
Travel: 25-50%

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

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

Elanco currently anticipates that the base salary for this position could range from $116,300.00 to $193,800 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

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