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. We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

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: Sr. External Innovation Advisor - Farm Animal Sustainability

As a Sr. External Innovation Advisor - Farm Animal Sustainability, you will be part of the External Innovation team to deliver strategic value through the identification and evaluation of external pharma and biopharma assets. In this role, you’ll be responsible for advancing R&D and marketing strategies by coordinating cross-functional evaluations and managing key partnerships. 
 

Your Responsibilities: 

• Scout for external technology, product, and grant funding opportunities aligned with the global pharma/biopharma strategy. 

• Map opportunities and coordinate cross-functional scientific technical assessment activities. 

• Work closely with key internal stakeholders (e.g., Research & Development, marketing, legal, business development) to ensure timely, ethical, and compliant evaluations. 

• Establish and maintain relationships with key grant funding agencies and other R&D partners; represent the public face of Elanco R&D. 

• Make recommendations to Senior Director, External Innovation, and BD/EI management regarding go/no-go decisions and provide timely and accurate information on external innovation efforts. 
   

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications): 

• Education: Advanced academic degree in life sciences (MS, PhD, DVM). 

• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience in lead finding, business development, or alliance management in the farm animal space.

• Top 2 Skills: Excellent communication and organizational skills, ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Having a scientific Farm Animal background.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications): 

• PhD and/or DVM. 

• Proven track record of leading or supporting significant collaborative animal health projects with academic and/or industry partners. 

• Experienced in the Farm Animal market and/or the development of pharmaceutical products for Farm Animals. 

• Existing network of contacts in academia and small to medium-sized enterprises. 

Additional Information: 

• Travel: 10-20%

• Location: Global Elanco Headquarters - Greenfield, IN - Hybrid Work Environment

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Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented 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