Beef Nutritionist Technical Consultant (Pacific Northwest)

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. We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

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 strategic accounts 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 strategic accounts 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
• Implement Elanco’s value strategy at the customer level

Customer and Technical Leadership

• Technical leader for Elanco Beef Business Unit strategic technical platforms
• 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 and Elanco
• Maintain good standing with and influence of key industry organizations

Research and Innovation

• Develop long term research strategy focused on serving strategic accounts
• Prioritize and execute research aligned with business needs of strategic accounts and Elanco
• Conduct research utilizing Elanco products and programs
• Ensure publication of research studies in scientific meetings and peer reviewed journals
• Identify and facilitate research efforts in conjunction with Elanco R&D
• Advise Elanco and key stakeholders of innovation opportunities

Business Leadership

• Effectively communicate within technical team and account teams
• Identify business 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: DVM or PhD in animal science or related scientific discipline or MS with 10 of years industry, academic, or government experience.
• Candidate must have an expertise in technical consultancy, with special emphasis on addressing customer concerns or needs.
• Candidate must have a thorough understanding of the US beef food chain and commercial beef production.

What will give you the competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Knowledge of animal health industry (emphasis on food animal production) economics and drivers of profitability.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to effectively work in a team environment.

Additional Information:

• Location: Pacific Northwest (Field Based)
• Travel: 25-50%

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouragi