Technical Consultant (US Swine)

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG; United States; Remote; USD 108,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Annual bonus

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6% 401K matching

8 weeks parental leave

Job summary

Elanco is seeking a Technical Consultant (US Swine) to provide high‑level technical support, research-backed product solutions, and value‑driven consulting to customers. The role emphasizes collaboration with account teams, training, and market access support.

Requirements include a DVM and 5+ years in the swine industry, with strong communication and analytical skills. Location is US Remote (preferred IA, MN, IN, IL); travel up to 50% may be required.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams across sales, marketing, and R&D.

Responsibilities

• Provide sales and marketing support to customers and account teams.
• Lead and influence external customers, consultants, and academics on product value.
• Coordinate research initiatives and publish results in scientific venues.
• Contribute to business strategy and product positioning within swine market.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

DVM

Job description

Company Overview

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.

Your Role

The Technical Consultant (US Swine) 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
  • Assist 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 and Elanco
  • 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: DVM
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in the swine industry

What Will Give you the Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Candidate must have a thorough understanding of the US commercial swine production medicine and swine production practices.
• Understandswine operations and has credibility to influence successful swine veterinarians and key opinion leaders in the industry and academia.
• Knowledge of animal health industry (emphasis on food animal production) economics and drivers of profitability.
• Candidate must have expertise in technical consultancy, with special emphasis on addressing customer concerns or needs.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to effectively work in a team environment.

Additional Information

• Location: US Remote (Preferred Location - IA, MN, IN, IL)
• Ability to travel up to 50%

Elanco Benefits and Perks

• Multiple relocation packages
• Two week long shut downs (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 $107,700 to $179,400 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.

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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.