Director – US Dairy Marketing & Sustainability Operations
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: Director – US Dairy Marketing & Sustainability Operations
As the Director – US Dairy Marketing & Sustainability Operations, you will lead Elanco’s integrated dairy marketing strategies and sustainability initiatives across the US. This thought leader is responsible for the development, execution, and optimization of go-to-market and sustainability programs, leveraging deep expertise in dairy industry operations, marketing, and sustainable food production. The role drives market share, value creation, and stakeholder trust while aligning with Elanco’s vision for animal health, responsible food systems, and One Health principles. The Director will drive solutions impacting the company and solve unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business.
Your Responsibilities:
Lead US dairy marketing strategy and go-to-market execution, including customer segmentation and digital/social innovation, aligned to Elanco priorities.
Design and govern sustainability operations (GHG reduction, resource efficiency, circularity) with strong regulatory compliance and policy influence.
Build and align high-performing cross-functional teams (commercial, technical) and internal partners (R&D, Government Affairs, global sustainability) to drive results.
Engage the dairy value chain (producers, veterinarians, processors, cooperatives) through education, launches, and advocacy; cultivate external partnerships (industry orgs, NGOs, academia, government).
Make data-driven decisions using CRM/IoT and market insights; set KPIs, monitor trends, report to leadership, and drive continuous improvement.
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science, Agriculture, Marketing, Sustainability, or related field
Experience: Minimum 10 years’ experience in dairy marketing, animal health, operations or sustainability, demonstrating specialized depth and/or breadth within the discipline
Top skills include cross-functional program leadership and stakeholder partnership in the US dairy ecosystem and data-driven marketing and industry expertise (digital, CRM, analytics) with deep knowledge of US dairy regulations, structure, and sustainability challenges
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
Commercialization/product launch experience in animal health or agricultural sectors.
Experience managing regulatory risks related to environmental/social impacts.
Familiarity with digital technologies (IoT, IoE, predictive analytics) affecting the dairy sector.
Additional Information:
Travel: < 20%
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!
Elanco Benefits and Perks:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:
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
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