Technical Consultant- Farm Animal Health Cattle (Kansas/Texas)

Your Role

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.

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
  • Advises 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

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Information

• Region: Kansas/Texas (Panhandle)
• Travel: 50% (some overnights required)

Elanco Benefits and Perks

• Multiple relocation packages
• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
• 8-week parental leave
• Annual bonus offering
• Flexible work arrangements
• Up to 6% 401K matching
• Comprehensive benefit program including:
• Healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance and death benefits
• Time off and leave of absence benefits
• Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)

Elanco

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