Research & Development Project Management Academic Worker (IU-Indy Students ONLY)

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: R&D Project Management Intern

As an R&D Project Management Intern, you will work under the direct supervision of an experienced Project Manager and assist the Strategic Project Management Organization in the development and organization of project management dashboards, communication tools, and business process documentation for R&D.  This role provides hands-on experience through exposure to day-to-day coordination, execution, and monitoring of real-world product development in animal health.

The PM intern will gain a foundational understanding of project management principles used to drive successful outcomes in product development and exposure to the drug development procedures for the animal health industry.

Your Responsibilities:



* Communication: Support communication with team members and stakeholders and assist with creating standardized project status reports.


* Documentation: Update project management business process documentation by creating a template and migrating legacy content into the new structure.


* Data Management: Use project management tools to collect, organize, and report on R&D project data and performance. 


* Transformation: Contribute to the strategic modernization of SPMO operations by investigating and recommending innovative tools and platforms, with a focus on AI.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):


* Education: Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program from an accredited college or university.

A science degree is preferred.


* Experience: Previous internship, project coordination, or leadership experience in academic or extracurricular settings is a plus.


* Strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent organizational and time-management abilities, with strong attention to detail.

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


* Growth mindset and curiosity – eager to ask questions and learn rapidly.


* Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.


* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
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