Vice President, Research & Breakthrough Innovation

Elanco•Indianapolis, IN

13h•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 ideas, 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: Vice President, Research & Breakthrough Innovation As Vice President, Research & Breakthrough Innovation, you will be part of the global R&D leadership team to deliver Elanco’s long-term scientific vision. In this role, you’ll be responsible for leading the discovery organization, managing breakthrough innovation portfolios, and translating complex scientific concepts into sustainable commercial value for the enterprise.

Requirements

Advanced degree (PhD, DVM, or equivalent) in a relevant scientific field.
A minimum of 12 years of experience in research leadership and breakthrough innovation management within the animal health or pharmaceutical industry.
Expertise in managing large-scale research portfolios and visionary leadership in discovery operations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with both large and small molecules and/or monoclonal antibodies.
Proven track record of successful external innovation partnership development and global regulatory navigation.
Demonstrated ability to influence at the executive level and drive cross-functional alignment across a global organization.
Significant experience in financial management of multi-million dollar R&D budgets and asset management.
Experience leading diverse, high-performing scientific teams in a global, matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

Lead the identification and validation of novel scientific platforms and therapeutic modalities to fuel Elanco’s long-term research pipeline.
Oversee the management of global research portfolios, making high-impact decisions on resource allocation and financial oversight for innovation budgets.
Drive breakthrough innovation initiatives by identifying and evaluating unique scientific challenges and providing guidance to teams to develop pioneering solutions.
Build and extend strategic relationships with global external innovation ecosystems, regulators, and partners to enhance Elanco’s competitive edge in research.
Direct the translation of early-stage research into commercially viable assets, ensuring a robust bridge between scientific discovery and market readiness.