Poultry Technical Advisor

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. We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

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: Poultry Technical Advisor

We are seeking a seasoned Poultry Veterinarian to join our team as a Poultry Technical Advisor. This field-based role is ideal for an expert in poultry health management who excels in delivering innovative solutions and value to U.S. customers. As a key member of our team, you will work closely with customers and internal teams to address complex poultry production challenges and drive success.

Your Responsibilities:

• Customer Collaboration: Partner with clients to tackle intricate poultry production issues and provide expert technical support.

• Sales Support: Collaborate with sales managers to advance commercial goals and target accounts.

• Knowledge Resource: Serve as a pivotal source of poultry health expertise for U.S. sales and technical teams.

• Industry Representation: Present at scientific and industry events, and actively engage with professional organizations as an Elanco representative.

• Market Insights: Identify and relay unmet customer needs to marketing teams, aiding in the creation of marketing materials and trial initiatives.

• Training Development: Contribute to the development and delivery of training programs and materials.

• Key Account Planning: Lead technical planning for key accounts based on customer requirements.

• Opportunity Discovery: Identify and propose solutions beyond standard product offerings.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.). Advanced degree focused on poultry (e.g., ACPV, MAM, PhD) preferred.

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in poultry health management or related industry roles.

• Proven ability to communicate effectively across various management levels including veterinary, live-production, and commercial sectors.

• Track record of exploring innovative solutions to industry challenges.

• Ability to convey customer feedback to internal teams.

• Recognized expertise in U.S. poultry industry species, disease states, or products.

• Scientific or technical publications on relevant topics.

• Established network within the U.S. poultry production industry.

Additional Information:

• Travel: This is a field-based role with routine domestic travel (50-70%).

• Location: US South East/Atlantic Coast

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented 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 121,700.00 to 180,000.00 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