Sr. Executive Assistant

Sr. Executive Assistant

As a Sr. Executive Assistant, you will work in close partnership with the Executive Vice President of US Pet Health and Global Digital Transformation, providing critical, high-level administrative support to them and their leadership team. You will act as a central point of contact, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of this dynamic function. Your ability to anticipate needs, manage complex priorities, and handle highly confidential information will be essential to advancing Elanco's commercial growth and customer engagement.

Your responsibilities include:

• Providing advanced administrative partnership to the EVP, proactively managing a complex calendar, global travel arrangements, and expense reporting, while handling all correspondence with the highest level of confidentiality.
• Serving as central point of contact for EVP and PH leadership team, managing the flow of confidential information and acting as liaison between EVP's office and internal/external stakeholders.
• Coordinating and managing logistics for a wide range of events (e.g., National Business Meeting), including venue setup, catering, and travel logistics.
• Acting as a key resource for the broader leadership team by supporting recruiting and onboarding activities, preparing and/or refining documents and presentations, preparing meeting agendas and taking minutes, and anticipating and resolving complex administrative and operational problems.
• Actively engaging with the administrative professional community and serving as coordinator for Administrative Assistants within US Pet Health. Facilitating open lines of communication, sharing best practices, and ensuring seamless, coordinated support across the PH leadership teams, while collaborating with other EAs on Elanco Executive Committee (EEC) logistics and regional commercial events.

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: High School Diploma/GED with equivalent experience.
• Experience: A minimum of 6 years of experience in a senior or executive administrative role, preferably in a corporate setting.
• Skills: Strong organizational and communication skills; demonstrated ability to anticipate and solve complex operational problems and influence plans within a business area.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Experience supporting senior leaders in a scientific, R&D, or other regulated environment.
• Expertise in Concur Travel and Expense Reporting and SAP.
• Proven ability to act as a change agent, recommending and implementing process improvements.
• High level of self-management with the ability to work autonomously and handle multiple competing priorities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, particularly with complex presentations and data management.

Additional information:

• Travel: 10%
• 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!