Technical Consultant Pet Health
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!
Position Summary:
The Technical Consultant Pet Health is responsible for developing and implementing promotional & communication strategies for Animal Health Professionals in different fields of Pet Health.
This is a great opportunity to work with products, which are first-in-class originators that bring unique benefits to practicing veterinarians and their patients.
This position also offers an opportunity to work with a set of highly skilled pet health professionals and to develop as a professional in the field of veterinary pharmacology and gain deeper understanding and knowledge in different fields of veterinary medicine like parasitology, internal medicine, dermatology and pain management.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute promotional & communication strategies tailored to Animal Health Professionals across various fields of Pet Health.
- Plan and successful implement new product launches.
- Align with the CEE Technical Marketeer/TC Head and Commercial/Marketing responsible for the country/territory/brand to ensure the effective local implementation of strategies.
- Provide on-the-ground support to local commercial teams through regular field visits.
- Implement the veterinary product strategy for all Pet Health products within the local market.
- Support and organize regional/country events with educational and promotional purposes.
- Foster and cultivate relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOL's) at the local level.
- Contribute to the creation of marketing materials, both digital and print.
- Be willing to travel within home country, with the potential for responsibilities in multiple Central Eastern Europe countries.
Basic Qualifications:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (DVM).
- Strong public speaking and presentational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and one of the CEE languages.
- Proficiency in MS Office tools.
- Valid driver's license.
Additional Skills & Preferences:
- Proven experience in commercial operations and/or within the Pet Health industry or veterinary practice.
- Demonstrated empathy and passion for the veterinary animal health business.
- Strong alignment with Elanco's cultural pillars and a positive attitude.
- Open-minded attitude and strong motivation for the position.
- Ability to develop and maintain an effective network of contacts and build relationships.
- Proven track record of effectively collaborating with teams and cross-functional departments such as Research, Development, Marketing, Services, Finance, Customer Service and Business Development.
- Results-oriented team player, who takes initiative and prioritizes customer satisfaction.
- Exceptional organizational and implementation skills.
- Ability to influence others and drive successful outcomes through teamwork.
- Personal accountability and a strong commitment to achieving goals.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects.
- Thorough understanding and adherence to project approval requirements, Elanco policies and procedures.
Travel:
This role requires approximately up to 50% travel within the region.
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