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:
At Elanco, we empower our product teams to solve complex challenges. Both customer and business related, with solutions that drive impact. As a Senior Product Manager at Elanco, you will play a pivotal role in discovering and delivering digital solutions within a complex product area. Ensuring they are valuable, viable and delivering meaningful outcomes that are aligned with corporate strategy and goals.
This Senior Product Manager role will be a critical member of the Regulatory product team. You will lead discovery and execution of solutions that advance the way we use technology (e.g. AI, Automation) across our regulatory processes. Partnering with internal Research and Development (R&D) teams, you will lead initiatives to accelerate regulatory processes, bringing new medicines to market faster.
Longer term, you’ll have opportunities to broaden your impact by transitioning into other product areas as priorities evolve, aligning your career with emerging opportunities across Elanco's product landscape.
Your Responsibilities:
Competencies
Guide teams through lean process facilitation and data-driven improvements.
Mentor product managers, fostering strategic growth and collaborative environments.
Drive complex projects, maintaining strategic agility and delivering coordinated ideas effectively.
Lead probing customer engagement, ensuring alignment and strategic adaptation in product designs.
Utilize product knowledge expansively to nurture product vision and roadmap execution.
Problem Solving
Navigate and resolve ambiguity and complex challenges effectively.
Apply strategic insights to deliver comprehensive solutions and drive continuous improvement.
Maintain clear team contribution to problem understanding, offering focused and actionable insights.
Communication
Expand strategic stakeholder relationships through clear and persuasive communications.
Foster open dialogue that reinforces collaborative understanding and trust.
Pioneer engagement approaches that build consensus across and outside organizational levels.
Independence
Contribute substantially to the development and execution of strategic business goals and ensure alignment with functional strategies.
Lead budgets and prioritize business direction, ensuring alignment and strategic coherence.
Leadership
Actively explore deeper knowledge in areas of product expertise to guide team success.
Facilitate crisis management situations, leading teams effectively to resolution.
Champion initiatives that act as catalysts for positive change across functional areas.
Act as a thought-leader, influencing strategic product offerings and decisions within Elanco.
What you need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
Education; Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Business).
Required Experience: 7+ years in in a dedicated IT Product Management role, with a strong focus on software products.
5+ years working in healthcare/life sciences industry.
What will give you a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications):
Experience in research and development environments, with a focus on Regulatory.
Solid understanding of artificial intelligence and automation concepts.
Experience with technologies such as (or similar to) Veeva RIM (Regulatory Information Management) and Veeva Clinical.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environment.
Experience building technology solutions for research & development teams.
Experience managing products and stakeholders in a global organization.
Additional Information:
- Location: Indianapolis, IN Global HQ (Hybrid Environment)
- Travel: Up to 10%
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!
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