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: Are you a passionate veterinarian looking to use your expertise beyond the clinic? Do you enjoy building relationships, solving complex challenges, and driving innovation in pet wellbeing?As a Technical Consultant (TC) at Elanco, you'll be a trusted expert to our customers and sales teams — shaping the success of our leading pet health portfolio while positively impacting the broader veterinary community.
This is a unique opportunity to grow your career in the animal health industry, with strong purpose and large-scale influence.
Your responsibilities: Support business growth Deliver high-quality training for sales teams & veterinary customers Create compelling technical content & support product launches Share competitor insights and shape commercial strategies Build strong industry relationships Engage veterinary associations, universities & opinion leaders Publish and present at scientific conferences Represent Elanco as a respected technical expert Provide advanced product support Co-travel with sales representatives and coach in the field Design and manage technical trials to demonstrate product value Lead technical input for lifecycle management of key brands Ensure pharmacovigilance excellence Guide responses to technical inquiries and adverse events Partner with Regulatory to ensure compliance Develop and manage KOL partnerships Identify, train & support key advocates in the vet community Foster strong, long-term influence and collaboration Uphold Corporate Governance Ensure ethical, compliant conduct in all activities What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): Veterinary Degree (SAVC registration required)3+ years of experience in the pet health industry Strong commercial + technical mindset Excellent collaboration, communication & training skills Understanding of disease, nutrition & industry trends Skilled in Microsoft Office & presentations What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications): Experience in corporate veterinary pharma Network across veterinary community Bilingual English & Afrikaans Industry trial or KOL management experience Additional Information: Location: Gauteng area 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.
