Poultry Technical Consultant

Role Summary

Poultry Technical Consultant. The Poultry 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

• Collaborate closely with customers, serving as a key member of account teams to identify and position opportunities for utilizing Elanco products, actively participating in account planning, and contributing to the development of training events and materials.
• Establish and cultivate relationships with external customers, consultants, and academics, identifying avenues to deliver value beyond products to both customers and Elanco.
• Conduct research using approved Elanco products, aligning the research with business needs and brand-specific lifecycle planning. Ensure the publication of research studies in scientific meetings and peer-reviewed journals and actively assist with Research and Development (R&D) requests and product line extensions.
• Demonstrate effective communication within both technical and account teams, fostering collaboration. Identify opportunities and threats for customers and Elanco, contributing to strategic decision-making. Play a key role in influencing long-range strategy and product positioning.

Qualifications

• Required: Education: Graduate of an AVMA accredited veterinary program with the corresponding veterinary degree.
• Required: A minimum of 5 years of Poultry Industry Experience.
• Required: Thorough understanding of the US Poultry Industry.
• Required: Legal authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship for employment visa status is not anticipated.
• Preferred: Knowledge of poultry industry production, economics, and drivers of profitability.
• Preferred: Expertise in technical consultancy with emphasis on addressing customer concerns or needs.
• Preferred: Excellent written and oral communication, and analytical skills; ability to work effectively in a team.

Education

• AVMA-accredited veterinary degree.

Additional Requirements

• Travel: 25-50% annually
• Location: US Remote (field-based role operating from home but serving customers in a predefined area)
• Territory Location: East Coast (preferably NC based)