Technical Marketing Lead, Animal Health Innovations

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

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.