Senior Director, Pet Health Marketing - Dermatology

Elanco•Indianapolis, IN

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Pet As a key leader within the marketing team, you will be responsible for leading, developing, and driving all aspects of our brands for Dermatology, a must-win category for the success of Elanco. Your role is critical in managing market-leading products, ensuring launch preparedness for upcoming blockbuster products, and shaping the future pipeline. You will also contribute to the overall development of our marketing capabilities by leading and developing a high-performing team and championing the marketing efforts across the organization.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or a related business field.
Experience: A minimum of 10 years of experience in Healthcare Marketing, coupled with at least 3 years of experience managing people.
Functional Expertise: Demonstrated ability to manage resources, budgets, and functional objectives that impact projects, products, and services.
Proven ability to build relationships and influence internal and external partners.

Nice To Haves

Master's of Business Administration (MBA).
Experience in Animal Health and/or Dermatology.
Significant product launch experience in regulated environments.
Proven ability to lead teams through ambiguity, to paint a clear vision , and drive results.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a high degree of customer focus.

Responsibilities

Portfolio Strategy & P&L Management: Develop the portfolio strategy for Dermatology products, ensuring maximization of brand potential including lifecycle management and delivery of the Pet Health P&L.
Innovation & Launch Readiness: Lead the commercialization strategy for several upcoming blockbuster launches, working cross-functionally with Pet Health Innovation, R&D, and manufacturing to accelerate timelines and ensure they reach peak value.
Brand Messaging & Activation: Define and update brand positioning and work collaboratively with cross-functional partners and lead agencies to develop integrated marketing campaigns that resonate with customers.
Team Leadership & Development: Lead and coach a diverse team, driving engagement to maximize business results. Provide career growth opportunities, consistent feedback, and personalized development plans for each team member.
Business & Market Insights: Utilize market research, dispensing data, and analytics to track brand performance, identify key opportunities, and make strategic and tactical recommendations.