UK Veterinary 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.

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:

As part of the Veterinary Technical Services Team, the role of a technical advisor is to be the first line customer contact for all Elanco product technical enquiries received by phone, post and e-mail.

Whilst providing exemplary service to all customers: veterinary teams, farmers and pet owners, they will submit, investigate and follow-up suspected adverse reactions/suspected lack of efficacy reports/product complaints in accordance with Elanco global and local pharmacovigilance guidelines.

To resolve product complaints when possible, liaising with field veterinarians, quality and other relevant departments as required.

Utilise the global PV software to manage all PV cases in line with global procedures.

Technical advisors will take an active role in the training and support of other members of the technical team as well as the sales force.

Through comprehensive knowledge of Elanco’s products and the needs of customers, they will provide advice and support to other business areas within Elanco, for example marketing and operations.

This role will primarily support the Pet Health (companion animal) portfolio, but flexibility to support the farm animal business when necessary is also required.

Once initial training is completed, this role will involve participation in the out of hours rota, meaning being ‘on call’ for urgent veterinarian inquiries (for example product overdoses) approximately one week in eight.

Your responsibilities:

Customer advice service


* First line customer contact for all technical inquiries by phone, mail and e-mail.

All enquiries to be dealt with in a timely fashion, with accurate and authoritative information.


* Maintain and update a list of frequently asked questions, so that Elanco Animal Health continues to build and provide up to date advice and professional customer focused care.


* Deal with off label discussion with vets in line with the FAQ document and NOAH Code of Practice.


* Provide support to other members of the team around customer service, taking an active role in their continued training and support.

Pharmacovigilance


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