Senior Advisor, Corporate Strategy

Senior Advisor, Corporate Strategy

The Senior Advisor, Corporate Strategy will assist in the development and continuous evolution of Elanco’s corporate strategy. The incumbent will oversee and coordinate enterprise-wide projects, conduct ad-hoc business analyses to assess the commercial viability of opportunities and help crystallize the overarching priorities of the company ("Must Wins"). The incumbent will also contribute to the development and maintenance of Elanco’s 5-year strategic plans.

• Continuously stay up to date on industry trends and developments, assess impact on corporate strategy and proactively identify actions to retain competitive advantage at a macro level
• Lead ad-hoc and enterprise-wide projects to determine strategic fit and/or commercial attractiveness (incl. resourcing needs)
• Continually strengthen Elanco’s IPP strategy, by outlining and cross-functionally aligning key strategic initiatives underneath each of the three pillars
• Together with the Corporate Strategy Team, develop a cohesive corporate strategy framework to enable business units and regions to realize their growth aspirations within defined strategic boundaries
• Work with the Corporate Strategy Team to assess the current business considering long-term industry changes and outline future areas of organic and inorganic growth in line with the corporate strategy framework
• Contribute to the development of Elanco’s business and strategic planning process, shaping a realistic and compelling storyline

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration; MBA a clear advantage
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in strategy, business consulting or commercial functions
• 5+ years of Animal Health industry experience is a must
• Strong business acumen with the ability to distill complex analysis into clear, actionable outcomes; highly skilled in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel)
• Excellent communicator and influencer with strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills; adept at aligning cross-functional teams and driving execution to meet key timelines

• Advanced project management skills
• Finance experience

• Travel: 10%-20%
• Location:
  
  Global Elanco Headquarters - Indianapolis, IN - Hybrid Work Environment

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!

• 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