Technical Consultant (Dairy)

Elanco in; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 118,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and

8-week parental leave

Annual bonus offering

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6% 401K matching

Job summary

Elanco is seeking a Technical Consultant (Dairy) to partner with customers, delivering expert technical solutions, research-backed insights, and value beyond product through analytics, diagnostics, and market access support.

The role emphasizes building relationships, leading training, and supporting product launches within a field-based, US Midwest focus. PhD required with dairy industry experience and proven dairy consultancy success.

Qualifications

• Education: PhD in Dairy Nutrition and Physiology.
• 3-5 years of experience in the dairy industry.
• Expertise in technical consultancy addressing customer concerns or needs.
• Credibility to influence successful dairy consultants.

Responsibilities

• Sales and Marketing Support: work with customers and account teams.
• Identify opportunities for customers to use Elanco products.
• Participate in account planning and value strategy.
• Assist with training events and materials and new product launches.

Skills

Dairy industry experience

Technical consultancy

Education

PhD in Dairy Nutrition and Physiology

Job description

Technical Consultant (Dairy) (Sales)

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.

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 in technical consultancy, with special emphasis on addressing customer concerns or needs.
• Demonstrated success as a dairy nutritional consultant to US dairy farms.

What Will Give You the Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Candidate must have a thorough understanding of the US dairy industry.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) capability.
• Experience/knowledge/skills related to dairy environmental sustainability.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a team environment.

Additional Information:

• Travel Requirements:50%
• Location:Field Based, Upper Mid-west US (preferably WI)

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!

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

• Multiple relocation packages
• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
• 8-week parental leave
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus offering
• Flexible work arrangements
• Up to 6% 401K matching

Elanco currently anticipates that the base salary for this position could range from $118,300 to $197,500 depending partly on the successful candidate's qualifications, including education and experience. Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending partly on company and individual performance). Additionally, Elanco offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees that includes a company-matching 401(k); vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Of course, the compensation is subject to change and could be higher or lower than the range described above. Elanco reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion, and Elanco's compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Elanco employees

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.