Marketing Manager, Technical Innovation

Elanco; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco in Johannesburg or Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa, is seeking a Marketing Manager, Technical Innovation, to provide strategic marketing and technical leadership across animal health portfolios. You will translate complex scientific concepts into compelling customer value propositions and work with cross-functional teams to drive growth.

The role requires a veterinary degree with registration in SA, 3+ years of clinical experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires veterinary degree and SA registration; 3+ years clinical experience; ability to translate scientific concepts into commercial messaging.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills essential for cross‑functional collaboration.
• Experience leading projects and coordinating with internal/external stakeholders is important.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute marketing strategies and campaigns across animal health portfolios.
• Translate scientific/clinical information into customer-facing value propositions.
• Lead post‑approval studies, advisory boards, and key opinion leader engagements.
• Collaborate with Sales, Regulatory Affairs, R&D and global teams to align brand plans and budgets.
• Manage promotional materials, budgets and forecasting in line with compliance standards.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Veterinary degree (BVSc/BVMCh/DVM)

MBA or postgraduate Marketing/Commercial Management

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

Marketing Manager As Marketing Manager, Technical Innovation, you will provide strategic marketing and technical leadership across designated animal health portfolios and customer segments, including pet owners, farmers, veterinarians and channel partners. Combining veterinary expertise, scientific insight and commercial creativity, you will shape brand equity, strengthen product positioning and translate complex technical information into compelling customer value propositions. Based in Johannesburg or Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa, you will work closely with commercial, technical and global stakeholders to support sustainable business growth.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product and disease-state marketing communication strategies aligned with local and global Brand Plans, including positioning, claims, channel selection, promotional campaigns and commercial toolkits.
• Act as the medical and technical lead for portfolio support, creating scientific data summaries, medical presentations and technical marketing content that translate pharmacological, clinical and epidemiological concepts into clear commercial messages.
• Lead the identification, prioritisation and coordination of post-approval clinical studies, scientific advisory boards, Key Opinion Leader engagement and veterinary speaker programmes in collaboration with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Build strategic relationships with Key Opinion Leaders, veterinary associations, regulatory bodies, academic institutions and veterinary faculties, while representing Elanco at conferences, trade shows, symposiums and customer engagements.
• Collaborate across Sales, Technical Services, Regulatory Affairs, Research and Development, Finance, Manufacturing and global subject matter experts to manage marketing budgets, contribute to demand forecasting, monitor market intelligence and ensure compliance with approval procedures, promotional standards and corporate policies.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Veterinary degree such as BVSc, BVMCh, DVM or equivalent, with current or eligible registration with the South African Veterinary Council.
• At least three years of practical clinical experience as a practising veterinarian, together with demonstrated exposure to the animal health or pharmaceutical corporate environment.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret scientific, clinical and technical information and translate it into clear, accurate and commercially relevant communications for diverse audiences.
• Strong alignment with Elanco's values and cultural pillars of Inclusion, Innovation, Integrity and Quality.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

• MBA or recognised postgraduate qualification in Marketing or Commercial Management.
• Practical experience managing operating expenditure, tracking campaign return on investment and contributing to commercial forecasting.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with confidence engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience leading projects and collaborating effectively in complex, matrixed corporate environments.
• Fluent English and working knowledge of Afrikaans and familiarity with the South African agricultural or veterinary landscape.

Additional Information

• Travel: Local travel across South Africa with occasional international travel.
• Location: Johannesburg or Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa.
• Working pattern: Full-time, with flexibility to attend evening and weekend veterinary congresses, association events and scientific advisory board meetings as required.

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 apps 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.