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Elanco · 3 weeks ago

Director, Executive Compensation

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

Elanco is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services for farm animals and pets. The Director of Executive Compensation will lead the design and administration of executive compensation and equity programs, ensuring alignment with business strategy and compliance.

ManufacturingPetSupply Chain Management

Responsibilities

Lead administration and governance of executive compensation programs (equity, incentives, deferred comp), including vendor management and compliance

Serve as a strategic advisor and primary contact to senior leaders and HRBPs on total rewards; align programs with Elanco’s philosophy, culture, and business strategy

Design and recommend short- and long-term incentive plans (including equity/performance awards); conduct market pricing, analytics, and scenario modeling to inform pay and awards

Prepare Board Compensation & Human Capital Committee materials and manage executive pay disclosures (CD&A, proxy tables) with Legal, Finance, and external advisors

Support mergers and acquisition and other corporate transactions due diligence and collaborate cross-functionally to integrate and align total rewards with broader HR and business strategies

Qualification

Executive compensation expertiseData-driven leadershipFinancial analysis skillsHR/comp systems proficiencyProject managementTechnical proficiencyStakeholder communicationInterpersonal communicationCollaborationDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, human resources, or related field is required

A minimum of 8 years of experience in progressive compensation or related experience with 3 years in executive compensation within a public company environment

Design/administer STI/LTI/equity programs; deep SEC/proxy and federal/state regulatory knowledge; experienced with Compensation Committee/Board materials and engagement; M&A compensation integration; collaborate with external providers

Strong financial/analytical skills and data storytelling; project/change management across multiple priorities; excellent interpersonal communication with senior stakeholders; advanced Excel/PowerPoint; proficiency with HR/comp systems (e.g., Workday)