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Elanco · 1 week ago

Advisor, Operations & Alliances, External Innovation

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Elanco is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. The Advisor, Operations & Alliances, External Innovation will drive operational excellence, facilitate strategic initiatives, and optimize internal processes to enhance the impact of Elanco's external innovation efforts.

ManufacturingPetSupply Chain Management

Responsibilities

Partner with the leadership of EI to translate strategic vision into actionable plans and monitor progress against key objectives

Prepare and synthesize materials for executive-level presentations, board meetings, and strategic reviews

Develop content to be used with internal and external stakeholders to deliver Elanco’s growth message, partnering aims, and quarterly accomplishments (including websites and external communications)

Design, implement, and optimize operational processes and workflows within EI to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accountability

Manage the EI budget, resource allocation, and operational planning cycles

Oversee the development and maintenance of critical departmental tools, databases, and knowledge management systems

Develop a plan and establish best practices for partner engagement, communication, and performance tracking

Support the preparation for and follow-up from key alliance governance meetings, ensuring action items are tracked and completed

Help identify and mitigate risks associated with strategic alliances, ensuring alignment with Elanco's objectives

Facilitate effective communication within the EI team and across relevant internal stakeholders (e.g., R&D, Commercial, Legal, Finance)

Act as a central point of contact for internal inquiries, triaging requests and ensuring timely responses

Develop and manage internal communication strategies to highlight EI achievements and foster cross-functional understanding

Support critical cross-functional projects and initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic goals

Develop project plans, track milestones, manage risks, and report on project status to relevant stakeholders; incorporate EI projects into master planning and resource cycles

Qualification

Operations ManagementAlliance ManagementProject ManagementAnimal Health KnowledgeProcess ImprovementMicrosoft Office SuiteStrategic PlanningRisk ManagementCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Science, or a related field

5 years of experience in Operations, Project Management, Alliance Management or similar strategic support role, preferably within the pharmaceutical, animal health, or biotechnology industry

Strong understanding of the animal health industry and innovation ecosystem

Demonstrated experience in supporting business development, external innovation, or alliance management functions and proven ability to manage complex projects, drive process improvements, and influence without direct authority