Technical Consultant (Dairy)

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.

At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success.

Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

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.

 

Your 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


* Maintain good standing with and influence of key industry organizations

Research and Innovation


* Conduct research utilizing approved Elanco products


* Align research with business needs and brand specific lifecycle planning


* Ensure publication of research studies in scientific meetings and peer reviewed journals


* Assist with R&D requests and product line extensions

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: PhD in Dairy Nutrition and Physiology.


* Required Experience: 3-5 years of experience in dairy industry.


* Understands dairy operations and has credibility to influence successful dairy consultants.


* Candidate must have an expertise...