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: Global Manager, Beef Sustainability and Farm Animal Sustainability Operations
As the Global Manager, Beef Sustainability and Farm Animal Sustainability Operations you will be a critical leader responsible for developing and executing the beef sustainability strategy in key markets, while also driving the development of robust governance frameworks, processes, and business principles to ensure the credibility and integrity of Elanco's sustainability initiatives and protect the brand. This role will spearhead the identification, design, and monetization of GHG reduction opportunities for beef. You will lead a cross functional team dedicated to advancing Elanco's 4-Pillar Sustainability Strategy (Innovation, Analytics, Value Creation & Advocacy), ensuring economic viability for producers and delivering on key environmental outcomes.
Your Responsibilities:
Global Sustainability Governance & Strategy: Develop, implement, and oversee global governance frameworks, processes, guidelines, and business principles for all farm animal sustainability programs. Ensure consistency, credibility, and compliance with internal and external standards, safeguarding the Elanco brand and delivering measurable outcomes.
Global Beef Sustainability Strategy & Execution: Create and drive the overall global beef sustainability strategy, identifying key opportunities for GHG reduction and value creation within the beef sector. Partner closely with local commercial teams in key geographies to execute strategic initiatives, and collaborate with the monetization team to identify potential buyers and develop compelling carbon projects. This role will work across functions to ensure the successful implementation and advancement of Elanco's beef sustainability goals including the EKS and carbon project management teams.
Business Value Creation: Ensure robust business strategies and value propositions for Elanco, customers, and partners when deploying funding allocations or launching new sustainability-focused products and services.
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
Experience: 12+ years of progressive experience in sustainability, marketing, or business development within the animal health or agriculture sector, with a significant portion in a global leadership or managerial role. Proven in developing and implementing governance frameworks, processes, or business principles for complex global programs.
Top skills include strong leadership experience, including managing cross-functional teams and projects in a complex, fast-paced global environment, and exceptional strategic thinking, leadership, and communication skills (written and oral), with the ability to influence at all levels. This includes the ability to navigate ambiguity, manage complexity, and drive results independently and through others.
Deep understanding of global food animal production systems across various species (e.g., beef, dairy, poultry, swine).
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications):
Experience with carbon market development and implementation.
Extensive understanding of global food supply chain certification and processes.
Strong financial acumen, negotiation skills, and consultative selling experience, particularly in a Strategic Account Management context with large organizations and buyers.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for advancing sustainable animal agriculture globally.
Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Animal Science, Environmental Science, Business, Marketing, Public Policy).
Additional Information:
Travel: Up to 30% (global).
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
Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status