Senior Director – Regional Consulting Veterinarian (RCVs- NE Region), US Pet Health

Role Summary

Senior Director – Regional Consulting Vets (NE) US Pet Health

Responsibilities

• Build and develop a motivated world-class veterinary technical team to position Elanco as an industry leader in Veterinary Clinics.
• Supervise field consulting veterinary staff, including hiring, managing, and implementing all performance management and individual development requirements.
• Lead and coach consulting veterinarians to provide effective technical support and training for Pet Health Sales organization.
• Collaborate with Elanco Training to assist in assessment, planning and execution of RCV and sales rep disease and product knowledge needs.
• Interact respectfully with Pet Health leadership and colleagues across Elanco.
• Assist in the development of and communication of the strategic direction for the Regional Consulting Veterinarians.
• Collaborate with Pet Health Sales and Marketing teams to provide effective technical support and KOL contact for the US business.
• Advise and oversee team implementation of the strategy of KOL and student interactions at US veterinary medical colleges.
• Collaborate with the medical strategy team and other roles for development of the KOL network for Elanco portfolio categories, including assistance in the identification of appropriate consultants for meetings, advisory boards, and other functions.
• Provide support and input into marketing strategies and material development.
• Manage OPEX budget and resources for maximum efficiency.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited veterinary program with the corresponding veterinary degree. Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the United States.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a practicing veterinarian in companion animal or mixed animal practice (companion animal focus).
• Experience in a field-based veterinary industry consulting role or managing equivalent.
• Valid US driver's license.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States (no anticipated visa sponsorship).

Preferred Qualifications

• Commitment to compliance with policies, procedures, and operating guidelines.
• Experience managing direct reports, especially managing technical consultant veterinarians (RCVs) or similar.
• In-depth knowledge of Pet Health veterinary products.
• Strong leadership, communication, networking, negotiating, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build a culture of engaged, empowered employees and recruit, develop, and retain high-quality technical talent.
• Proven ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams.
• Strong planning and execution skills.
• Understanding of category landscape, challenges, and opportunities to build strategy.
• Experience working effectively with sales and marketing teams.
• Ability to make decisions amid uncertainty and ambiguity.

Education

• AVMA-accredited veterinary degree; licensure to practice in the United States.

Additional Requirements

• Location: Global Elanco Headquarters - Greenfield, IN - Hybrid Work Environment; relocation available.