Marketing Manager, Technical Innovation

• As Marketing Manager, Technical Innovation, you will provide strategic marketing and technical leadership across designated animal health portfolios and customer segments, including pet owners, farmers, veterinarians and channel partners. Combining veterinary expertise, scientific insight and commercial creativity, you will shape brand equity, strengthen product positioning and translate complex technical information into compelling customer value propositions. Based in Johannesburg or Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa, you will work closely with commercial, technical and global stakeholders to support sustainable business growth.

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute product and disease-state marketing communication strategies aligned with local and global Brand Plans, including positioning, claims, channel selection, promotional campaigns and commercial toolkits.
• Act as the medical and technical lead for portfolio support, creating scientific data summaries, medical presentations and technical marketing content that translate pharmacological, clinical and epidemiological concepts into clear commercial messages.
• Lead the identification, prioritisation and coordination of post-approval clinical studies, scientific advisory boards, Key Opinion Leader engagement and veterinary speaker programmes in collaboration with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Build strategic relationships with Key Opinion Leaders, veterinary associations, regulatory bodies, academic institutions and veterinary faculties, while representing Elanco at conferences, trade shows, symposiums and customer engagements.
• Collaborate across Sales, Technical Services, Regulatory Affairs, Research and Development, Finance, Manufacturing and global subject matter experts to manage marketing budgets, contribute to demand forecasting, monitor market intelligence and ensure compliance with approval procedures, promotional standards and corporate policies.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Veterinary degree such as BVSc, BVMCh, DVM or equivalent, with current or eligible registration with the South African Veterinary Council.
• At least three years of practical clinical experience as a practising veterinarian, together with demonstrated exposure to the animal health or pharmaceutical corporate environment.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret scientific, clinical and technical information and translate it into clear, accurate and commercially relevant communications for diverse audiences.
• Strong alignment with Elanco’s values and cultural pillars of Inclusion, Innovation, Integrity and Quality.

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

• MBA or recognised postgraduate qualification in Marketing or Commercial Management.
• Practical experience managing operating expenditure, tracking campaign return on investment and contributing to commercial forecasting.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with confidence engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience leading projects and collaborating effectively in complex, matrixed corporate environments.
• Fluent English and working knowledge of Afrikaans and familiarity with the South African agricultural or veterinary landscape.

Additional Information:

• Travel: Local travel across South Africa with occasional international travel.
• Location: Johannesburg or Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa.
• Working pattern: Full-time, with flexibility to attend evening and weekend veterinary congresses, association events and scientific advisory board meetings as required.