Senior Director, Pet Health Marketing - Dermatology

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: Senior Director Pet

As a key leader within the marketing team, you will be responsible for leading, developing, and driving all aspects of our brands for Dermatology, a must-win category for the success of Elanco. Your role is critical in managing market-leading products, ensuring launch preparedness for upcoming blockbuster products, and shaping the future pipeline. You will also contribute to the overall development of our marketing capabilities by leading and developing a high-performing team and championing the marketing efforts across the organization.

Your Responsibilities:

• Portfolio Strategy & P&L Management: Develop the portfolio strategy for Dermatology products, ensuring maximization of brand potential including lifecycle management and delivery of the Pet Health P&L.
• Innovation & Launch Readiness: Lead the commercialization strategy for several upcoming blockbuster launches, working cross-functionally with Pet Health Innovation, R&D, and manufacturing to accelerate timelines and ensure they reach peak value.
• Brand Messaging & Activation: Define and update brand positioning and work collaboratively with cross-functional partners and lead agencies to develop integrated marketing campaigns that resonate with customers.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead and coach a diverse team, driving engagement to maximize business results. Provide career growth opportunities, consistent feedback, and personalized development plans for each team member.
• Business & Market Insights: Utilize market research, dispensing data, and analytics to track brand performance, identify key opportunities, and make strategic and tactical recommendations.
  
  

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or a related business field.
• Experience: A minimum of 10 years of experience in Healthcare Marketing, coupled with at least 3 years of experience managing people.
• Functional Expertise: Demonstrated ability to manage resources, budgets, and functional objectives that impact projects, products, and services. Proven ability to build relationships and influence internal and external partners.
  
  

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

• Master's of Business Administration (MBA).
• Experience in Animal Health and/or Dermatology.
• Significant product launch experience in regulated environments.
• Proven ability to lead teams through ambiguity, to paint a clear vision, and drive results.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a high degree of customer focus.
  
  

Additional Information:

• Travel: Up to 25% on an annual percentage basis.
• Location: Global Elanco Headquarters - Indianapolis, IN - Hybrid Work Environment.
  
  

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 Benefits and Perks:
  
  

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

• Multiple relocation packages
• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
• 8-week parental leave
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus offering
• Flexible work arrangements
• Up to 6% 401K matching
  
  

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

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