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:
Are you a passionate veterinarian looking to use your expertise beyond the clinic? Do you enjoy building relationships, solving complex challenges, and driving innovation in pet wellbeing?
As a Technical Consultant (TC) at Elanco, you’ll be a trusted expert to our customers and sales teams — shaping the success of our leading pet health portfolio while positively impacting the broader veterinary community.
This is a unique opportunity to grow your career in the animal health industry, with strong purpose and large-scale influence.
Your responsibilities:
Support business growth
Deliver high-quality training for sales teams & veterinary customers
Create compelling technical content & support product launches
Share competitor insights and shape commercial strategies
Build strong industry relationships
Engage veterinary associations, universities & opinion leaders
Publish and present at scientific conferences
Represent Elanco as a respected technical expert
Provide advanced product support
Co-travel with sales representatives and coach in the field
Design and manage technical trials to demonstrate product value
Lead technical input for lifecycle management of key brands
Ensure pharmacovigilance excellence
Develop and manage KOL partnerships
Identify, train & support key advocates in the vet community
Foster strong, long-term influence and collaboration
Uphold Corporate Governance
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
Veterinary Degree (SAVC registration required)
3+ years of experience in the pet health industry
Strong commercial + technical mindset
Excellent collaboration, communication & training skills
Understanding of disease, nutrition & industry trends
Skilled in Microsoft Office & presentations
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
Experience in corporate veterinary pharma
Network across veterinary community
Bilingual English & Afrikaans
Industry trial or KOL management experience
Additional Information:
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 is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status