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

Role Summary

Senior Director – Regional Consulting Veterinarians (RCVs) for the NE region within US Pet Health. Leads and manages the veterinary technical roles for their region, hiring, day-to-day operations, coaching, budgeting, and supporting the strategic direction of US Pet Health. Reports to the Senior Director – Consulting Veterinarians, US Pet Health. Domestic travel is required.

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 performance management and individual development requirements.
• Lead and coach consulting veterinarians to provide effective technical support and training for the 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

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

Education

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited program.

Skills

• Strong leadership and people-management capabilities
• Excellent communication, networking, and negotiation skills
• Ability to build a culture of engaged, empowered employees and recruit, develop, and retain high-quality technical talent
• Cross-functional collaboration with sales, marketing, and medical strategy teams
• Strategic planning and execution with a focus on KOL networks and education

Additional Requirements

• Travel: Domestic travel averaging 40%, up to 60% or more during peak periods
• Location: Global Elanco Headquarters - Greenfield, IN, Hybrid Work Environment – Relocation available