Head Technical Poultry ISA at Elanco in Mumbai, Maharashtra, IN

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.

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Your Role: Technical Manager, Poultry

As the Technical Manager for the Poultry segment, you will serve as the strategic bridge between veterinary science and commercial execution for Elanco India. In this role, you will be responsible for providing high-level technical expertise to key accounts, driving product advocacy, and ensuring our poultry portfolio delivers measurable value to customers.

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the technical roadmap for the poultry segment in alignment with India and South Asia (ISA) business goals.
• Act as the primary technical liaison for high-priority accounts, providing bespoke consultative services, diagnostic support, and farm-level interventions.
• Lead technical training for sales and marketing teams to ensure the commercial organization effectively communicates the value proposition of poultry solutions.
• Design and oversee local field trials and Proof of Concept studies to validate product performance under local environmental and management conditions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with industry Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), veterinary universities, and regulatory bodies to enhance scientific reputation.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: BVSc & AH (Bachelor of Veterinary Science) or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum 12 years of experience in the animal health industry, including 5 years in a senior technical or consultative role within the poultry sector.
• Expert knowledge of poultry physiology and immunology; exceptional communication and influence skills for high-level stakeholder engagement.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• MVSc in Poultry Science, Pathology, or Medicine.
• Proven experience working with Medicated Feed Additives (MFAs) and vaccines.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex biological data into actionable business insights and ROI models.
• Experience conducting comprehensive farm and hatchery audits to identify performance issues.
• Track record of navigating market volatility and emerging disease threats.

Additional Information:

Location: India

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