Poultry Technical Services Associate

Job description

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: Poultry Technical Services Associate As a Poultry Technical Services Associate, you will partner with the Poultry team to deliver technical support and vaccine administration expertise to our customers, specifically in the Layer business. In this role, you will be the technical partner of choice, translating complex scientific information into actionable insights for farm staff, veterinarians, and key opinion leaders. Your Responsibilities: Provide on-farm technical support and training on vaccine administration and Elanco’s Food Safety Programe to ensure correct usage and compliance. Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to align technical messaging and tailor support for both large B2B customers and smaller integrators. Conduct necropsies and analyze poultry health data to support disease prevention and treatment strategies. Translate complex technical information into digestible formats for diverse audiences, ranging from farm staff to veterinarians. Build and maintain long-term relationships with key customers and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to drive mutual success. What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): Bachelor’s Degree, in Agriculture or Animal Science, or equivalent experience. Practical knowledge and understanding of agricultural systems and animal husbandry. Valid Full UK driving license and strong communication skills. What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications): Practical experience with poultry housing, husbandry, and production systems. Knowledge of or interest in parasitology, immunology, and intestinal health. Familiarity with statistical analysis and data analytics. Proven ability to manage a complex schedule and prioritize tasks effectively. Experience working with cross-functional teams to deliver customer value. Additional Information: Travel: Approximately 60-80% field-based travel, with frequent overnight stays (minimum of 1-2 nights per week). Location: Field-based (Anywhere in UK). Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized 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 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 Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.