What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Director, Medical Strategy – US Pet Health Marketing position at Elanco?
About Elanco
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. Our vision is 'Food and Companionship Enriching Life', and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose – advances the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.
Diversity and Inclusion
We foster a diverse and inclusive work environment, valuing new ways of thinking and championing business success through diversity.
Your Role: Senior Director Medical Strategy – US PH Marketing
The Senior Director Medical Strategy – US PH Marketing sets medical strategy for the total US Pet Health portfolio and manages a team responsible for all aspects of medical including brand and category dynamics, conferences and medical education, and key opinion leader management.
Responsibilities:
- Medical Strategy: Lead the medical strategy for the US Pet Health portfolio, managing a team that provides actionable insights to marketing and sales, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- KOL/ Industry/ Organizations: Develop and execute the Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Program Strategy, building strong relationships with key veterinary organizations and ensuring Elanco's representation on professional boards and advisory committees.
- Financial Management: Develop, manage, and ensure adherence to the annual budget for the medical strategy and conferences teams.
- Educational Conferences: Oversee the development and execution of the national conference and education strategic plan.
- Team Management: Manage, build, and lead a high-performing team by coaching existing members, addressing talent gaps, and supporting internal and external learning opportunities.
Requirements:
- Education: DVM (or equivalent) or doctoral degree in veterinary sciences from an accredited institution.
- Experience: Ten (10) years of experience in an animal health related position in industry with marketing experience preferred.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge:
- People leadership experience.
- Excellent analytical, communication, creativity and planning skills.
- Demonstrated ability in communication, conflict resolution, judgment and managing complexity.
- Ability and willingness to travel.
- Previous clinical practice experience.
Elanco Benefits and Perks:
- Multiple relocation packages.
- Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO).
- 8-week parental leave.
- Annual bonus offering.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Up to 6% 401K matching.
