Head of Business Development

Elanco•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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: Head of Business Development As the Head of Business Development, you will be accountable for the strategic direction and execution of Elanco’s business development in alignment with overarching company objectives. In this role, you will focus on realizing new revenue streams, acquiring future products, and addressing critical pipeline and technology needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant scientific or business field (or equivalent level of experience).
A minimum of 15 years of experience in business development, licensing, or venture capital within the animal health, pharmaceutical, or biotech industries, including executive leadership and high-value deal execution.
Strategic deal structuring and executive stakeholder management.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated knowledge of the animal health sector, life science innovation field, and venture capital syndication/fund formation.
Success in persuasion, influence, and negotiation with a proven leadership presence in deal-making and internal governance.
Effective problem-solving and analytical skills to resolve highly complex business challenges and deal considerations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills combined with strong market knowledge and business acumen.
Track record of material transactions.

Responsibilities

Shape and influence the external partnering environment, including participation in venture capital and external funding strategies.
Collaborate across Elanco to identify key needs where business development capabilities will drive business objectives.
Partner with R&D and External Innovation leaders to ensure consistent implementation and progression of Elanco’s external strategy.
Oversee a team of deal advisors and due diligence experts while supporting internal governance for high-quality decision-making.
Maintain an extensive external network of industry contacts, investment banks, and capital sources vital to the animal health ecosystem.