Your Role: US Brand Manager, Bovaer 

As the US Brand Manager for Bovaer, you will be a key driver in the successful launch and adoption of one of Elanco’s cornerstone sustainability brands in the US dairy market. In this pivotal role, you will own the marketing activation, partnering closely with commercial leadership, external agencies, cross-functional teams, and the Global Bovaer Brand Manager to execute the US Bovaer marketing plan. You will have the opportunity to shape the brand's trajectory and grow your responsibilities as the launch matures, making a direct impact on Elanco’s mission. 

Your Responsibilities: 

• Deliver the US Bovaer marketing plan, including the customer value proposition and program strategy, to drive adoption and demand.

• Own the US marketing activation, including localizing brand positioning, managing agency relationships, and driving the execution of the US thought leadership and event strategy. 

• Partner with dairy sales, technical, and channel leadership to drive execution, leveraging resources and managing customer value propositions. 

• Manage the brand marketing budget and oversee all US promotional materials through the PromoMats (legal and regulatory) approval process. 

• Serve as the primary liaison for US team communications, regulatory, and legal alignment for all brand activation activities. 

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): 

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant experience. 

• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in marketing, brand management, or a related field, with proven experience in marketing strategy development and execution. 

• Top Skills: Recognized expertise in influencing complex business issues, with a demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams, external partners, and agency relationships.  Strong financial acumen with experience managing marketing budgets (OPEX) and anticipating and resolving key business problems that impact the function. 

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

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Science, or a related field. 

• Experience within the animal health, dairy, or agricultural sector. 

• Expertise with promotional review processes and systems (e.g., PromoMats). 

• Experience in thought leadership execution and managing customer-specific value propositions. 

• Ability to solve unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business. 

Additional Information: 

• Travel: 20% 

• 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