Technical Consultant (US Swine)
Elanco
Your Role:
The Technical Consultant (US Swine) will work with customers to position Elanco as the partner of choice by delivering technical expertise, market leading product solutions, scientifically sound research studies, and value beyond product including consulting, analytics, diagnostics, and market access support.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with customers as part of account teams; identify and position opportunities for customers to use Elanco products
- Participate in account planning and incorporate Elancoβs value strategy; develop and deploy training events and materials
- Assist with planning and preparation for new product launches; implement value strategy at the customer level
- Train and coach Elanco personnel on disease, products, and industry practices
- Build relationships and influence external customers, consultants, and academics; deliver value beyond product
- Maintain good standing with and influence key industry organizations
- Conduct research utilizing approved Elanco products; align research with business needs and lifecycle planning
- Ensure publication of research in scientific meetings and peer reviewed journals; assist with R&D requests and product line extensions
- Communicate effectively across technical and account teams; identify opportunities/threats for customers and Elanco
- Influence long-range strategy and product positioning; identify external talent
Minimum Qualifications:
- DVM
- 5+ years of experience in the swine industry
Preferred Qualifications:
- Thorough understanding of US commercial swine production medicine and practices
- Credibility to influence swine veterinarians and key opinion leaders in industry/academia
- Knowledge of animal health economics and profitability drivers (food animal production)
- Expertise in technical consultancy focused on customer needs/concerns
- Excellent written/oral communication and analytical skills; effective team collaboration
Additional Information:
- US Remote (preferred: IA, MN, IN, IL)
- Travel up to 50%
Benefits:
- Multiple relocation packages; two week long shut downs (mid-summer and year-end) in addition to PTO; 8-week parental leave; 9 Employee Resource Groups; annual bonus offering; flexible work arrangements; up to 6% 401K matching