Technical Consultant- Farm Animal (Cattle) Health

Elanco

1d•$110,600 - $184,400

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: Technical Consultant 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.

Requirements

Education: DVM Required
Experience: 3-5 years of beef industry experience

Nice To Haves

Candidate must have a thorough understanding of the US cattle industry
Knowledge of cattle producers, animal health, and drivers of profitability
Candidate must have an 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.

Responsibilities

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 Aide 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 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
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