Global Corporate Communications: Executive Communications and Operations Manager

Global Corporate Communications:
Executive Communications and Operations Manager

We are seeking a highly organized, strategic, and results-oriented individual to join our dynamic team supporting global corporate communications and executive communications. Corporate Communications is responsible for strengthening Elanco’s corporate reputation as a leader and change maker in animal health by executing strategic thought leadership platforms and driving the corporate narrative. This pivotal role will be responsible for shaping and executing communications from our executive leadership – internally and externally – while also ensuring our communications function runs efficiently and consistently.

• External Engagement & Media Relations:
  Work with team leaders and agency support to identify and secure key external engagement opportunities (keynotes, events, media relationships, online) for Elanco leaders, providing comprehensive content support and coaching. Proactively create news opportunities and leverage business actions to drive top-tier media coverage.
• Executive Social Media Strategy:
  Develop and implement integrated and fluid executive social media strategies and content, enhancing the visibility and influence of Elanco's leadership.
• Internal Communications:
  Support the CEO’s town halls, drive internal VIVA posts and other executive comms strategies in collaboration with the internal communications team to support employee engagement, align with business strategy, build trust and confidence in management, and positively impact company culture and morale.
• Project Management & Execution:
  Develop and manage detailed project plans, manage communication business plan tracking, communicate project changes and progress effectively, and implement swift and decisive procedures to optimize opportunities and resolve issues. This requires a highly organized approach and strong project management skills to ensure all initiatives are driven to completion.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, Marketing or Business
• Required Experience:
  
  4+ years’ experience within Agriculture, Communications or Marketing
• Top
  
  Skills:
  
  Executive communications strategy and project management

• Experience in agriculture, animal health, food, or related industry communications, with a strong understanding of regulated or complex environments
• Exceptional communication skills across written, verbal, social, and presentation formats, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Proven ability to develop and execute comprehensive communications strategies that drive engagement, results, and alignment with business objectives
• Strong strategic thinking and project management capabilities, translating broad strategy into clear, actionable plans and delivering complex initiatives on time and within scope
• Highly collaborative, self-directed professional with strong learning agility and a completer-finisher mindset, able to operate independently while driving work to successful completion

• Location:
  
  Global Elanco Headquarters – Indianapolis, IN - Hybrid Work Environment
• Up to 20% domestic and international travel required.
• Passport required.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States.

• 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.