Consulting Veterinarian - Strategic Partnerships, Pet Health

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN), we are a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services that prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. Our vision, Food and Companionship Enriching Life, and our purpose—Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People—drive us. We foster a diverse and inclusive work environment where innovation, creativity, and business success thrive.

About the role

The Consulting Veterinarian (CV) for Strategic Partnerships serves as the companion animal veterinary technical anchor for Elanco's corporate/distribution account managers within the US Pet Health Business Unit. This role focuses on educating industry partners on Elanco's parasiticides, vaccines, and dermatologic portfolio, facilitating the adoption of Elanco's Pet Health products within strategic partner hospitals. The Strategic Partnerships CV develops and implements Elanco's veterinary medical strategy with key customers, acting as the primary medical/technical contact and coordinating broader RCV team activities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary medical point of contact for Corporate/Strategic partners; provide technical support to Strategic Partnership account managers; cultivate relationships and influence formulary approval/adoption.
• Communicate product features, benefits, and disease-state information via in-person, remote, and recorded presentations; plan, staff, and organize RCV presentations and field support at partner regional/sponsored meetings.
• Provide technical support for new and existing product launches; develop and implement medical/positioning strategies to meet partnership goals.
• Actively participate in the Strategic Account Management (SAM) process; understand business, contracts, and strategic principles; assist account managers in relationship building and deliver product technical training as needed.
• Travel regularly (~60%, higher during launches) to partner regional meetings, corporate offices, and hospitals to execute medical presentations and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

• Graduate of an AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) accredited veterinary program with corresponding veterinary degree.
• Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the USA.
• 5 years of experience as a practicing veterinarian in companion animal or mixed animal practice (companion animal focus). Consideration may also be given for experience in comparable industry roles.
• Experienced in interactions with corporate veterinary medicine (veterinarians and clinics).

Qualifications

The following qualifications will give you a competitive edge:

• Companion-animal market and clinical/product expertise.
• Strategic account partnership and business acumen (build relationships in corporate veterinary medicine; translate technical info to Strategic Account business needs; SAM experience; practice ownership/management and business training are pluses).
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills (written, verbal, interpersonal) to influence diverse stakeholders.
• Strong planning and cross-functional execution (prioritize and deliver across multiple business functions).
• Field-based autonomy and sound judgment (operate with minimal supervision; make decisions amid uncertainty and ambiguity).

Additional Information

• Location: Remote, all US geographies considered.
• Must have a valid US driver’s license.
• Travel: > 60%.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose. 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.

Pay

Elanco anticipates that the base salary for this position could range from $141,000 to $235,000 depending on the successful candidate’s qualifications, including education and experience. Full-time equivalent employees are also eligible for a company bonus (depending on company and individual performance).