Brand Manager- Parasiticide and Dermatology Portfolio

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: 

Brand Manager, Advantage Family & Dewormers

As the Brand Manager for the Advantage Family and Dewormers portfolio, you will be a key figure in guiding the success of some of Elanco’s most vital over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription brands, including Advantage®, K9 Advantix®, Advantus®, and Drontal®. You will join a dynamic team dedicated to protecting pets from parasites and advancing their overall well-being. In this role, you will be responsible for executing the brand marketing strategy, owning key projects, and managing the day-to-day business activities that ensure our products continue to maintain a market-leading position and enrich the lives of pets and their families.

Your Responsibilities:

• Oversee the development and execution of annual brand plans to meet sales and profit goals.

• Develop and manage consumer marketing campaigns in partnership with advertising agencies.

• Manage the marketing budget and track key performance indicators, making ongoing recommendations for optimization.

• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Consumer Brand Experience, RGM and Demand Planning, to achieve brand objectives.

• Manage life cycle projects for the brands, including commercial innovation and line extensions.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or a related business field.

• Top Skills: Comprehensive knowledge of brand plan development, budget management, and consumer marketing; Strong skills in analysis with the ability to make data-informed decisions to foster growth.

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

• Master of Business Administration (MBA).

• Experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Retail Marketing, or eCommerce.

• Proficiency with consumption data such as IRI, Nielsen, and panel data.

• Demonstrated ability to excel in a cross-functional team environment with a high degree of agility and purpose.

• A creative eye for design and advertising, coupled with strong organizational and implementation skills.

Additional Information:

• Travel: Approximately 20% on an annual 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

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