Technical Consultant

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG in Manukau, NZ, is seeking a Technical Consultant to provide critical technical support to marketing, sales and veterinary professionals, support clinical trials, and influence key industry stakeholders.

You will deliver specialist knowledge, train brand teams, investigate product inquiries, and collaborate with researchers to advance animal health while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Travel ~25% will be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Veterinary Medicine registrable in New Zealand.
• Experience in both small and large animal veterinary practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal authorization to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist technical knowledge and training to brand managers and sales teams.
• Investigate and resolve product-related inquiries and complaints per regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with researchers and internal stakeholders to support clinical trials and product development.
• Support marketing campaigns and assist final sign-off of technical materials.

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine registrable in New Zealand

Tools

Microsoft Office

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

As a Technical Consultant, you will provide critical technical support to Elanco’s marketing and sales teams, the veterinary profession, and corporate clients. In this role, you will be responsible for resolving product inquiries, supporting clinical trials, and influencing key industry opinion leaders to advance animal health.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist technical knowledge and training to brand managers and sales teams while ensuring all activities comply with Elanco SOPs.
• Investigate and resolve product-related inquiries and complaints in accordance with pharmacovigilance and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external research organizations to undertake clinical trials and support product development.
• Extend Elanco’s influence by building relationships with key industry opinion leaders, the NZVA, and academic institutions.
• Contribute technical expertise to marketing campaigns and oversee the final sign-off of technical marketing materials.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Veterinary Medicine registrable in New Zealand.
• Experience: Previous clinical experience in both small and large animal veterinary practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal authorization to work in New Zealand.

Preferred Qualifications

• Sound analytical skills for data interpretation and trial support.
• Proven negotiation and influencing skills to engage with KOLs and industry bodies.
• Well-developed communication skills for internal training and external stakeholder management.
• Strong time management skills to balance field work and technical review duties.

Additional Information

• Travel: 25%
• Location: Manukau, NZ – Flexible Work Model

At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success.

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 Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets, creating value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders, and society as a whole. With nearly 70 years of animal health heritage, we are committed to helping our customers improve the health of animals in their care, while also making a meaningful impact on our local and global communities. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching life and our Elanco Healthy Purpose CSR framework – all to advance the health of animals, people and the planet. Learn more at www.elanco.com.