Senior Technical Consultant

Elanco; Antwerpen; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco in Belgium is seeking a Senior Technical Consultant to provide scientific and technical expertise across the Pet Health portfolio in the Benelux, with a primary focus on Belgium. You will support internal sales teams and external customers while helping shape technical initiatives that contribute to business growth.

Travel and field work are expected; Antwerp office, plus home-based work across Belgium with regular travel to the Netherlands.

Qualifications

• Veterinary qualification.
• Advanced proficiency in French and English; good Dutch.
• Minimum 3 years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of the companion animal health sector.
• Organised, prioritised, able to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input into the Pet Health business strategy and support the positioning of products, claims and scientific content across the Benelux.
• Train and coach sales teams on relevant products and disease areas, translating scientific knowledge into practical customer value.
• Build and manage relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and veterinary professionals, developing mutually beneficial opportunities and long-term partnerships.
• Partner with Area Managers and sales teams to provide value-adding technical support to veterinarians and sales stakeholders.
• Address technical questions and product complaints, support adverse event reporting, and ensure the technical accuracy of promotional materials.

Skills

Veterinary qualification

French & English

Dutch knowledge

3+ years experience

Companion animal health

Computer literacy

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

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: Senior Technical Consultant

As Senior Technical Consultant, you will provide scientific and technical expertise across Elanco's Pet Health portfolio in the Benelux, with a primary focus on Belgium. You will support internal sales teams and external customers while helping shape technical initiatives that contribute to current and future business growth.

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide technical input into the Pet Health business strategy and support the positioning of products, claims and scientific content across the Benelux.
• Train and coach sales teams on relevant products and disease areas, translating scientific knowledge into practical customer value.
• Build and manage relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and veterinary professionals, developing mutually beneficial opportunities and long-term partnerships.
• Partner with Area Managers and sales teams to provide value-adding technical support to veterinarians and sales stakeholders.
• Address technical questions and product complaints, support potential adverse event and pharmacovigilance reporting, and ensure the technical accuracy of promotional materials.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Veterinary qualification.
• Advanced proficiency in French and English, with a good level of Dutch.
• Min. 3 years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of the companion animal health sector, with the ability to communicate technical and scientific information at an appropriate level.
• Strong organisation, implementation and prioritisation skills, with the personal accountability and flexibility to manage multiple projects and learn new products and disease areas.

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

• Established relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and veterinarians, supported by demonstrated success in building long-term customer relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to persuade, influence and negotiate with diverse stakeholders in a customer-focused environment.
• Computer literacy.

Additional Information:

Travel: Significant % of travelling.

Location: Antwerp office, field and home-based work across Belgium, with regular travel to the Netherlands and occasional travel within the EMEA region.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized 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!

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