Director, Executive Compensation

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Your Role: Director, Executive Compensation

Reporting to the Executive Director, Global Total Rewards, this role will lead the design and administration of Elanco’s executive compensation and equity programs.

The role will provide critical support for executive pay decisions, proxy disclosures, and Compensation Committee materials, ensuring our programs remain competitive, compliant, and aligned with business strategy.

This is a highly strategic and collaborative role that works cross-functionally across the organization, partnering closely with leaders in HR, Finance, Legal and external vendors and consultants to develop and implement effective solutions.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, collaborative, technically proficient professional who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Your Responsibilities:


* Administers the company’s executive compensation & equity plans and programs including deferred compensation


* Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and HR business partners on executive compensation matters.


* Function as point of contact for senior leaders within the organization to provide information and consultation on their total rewards package


* Develops and implements executive compensation and programs based on Elanco’s compensation philosophy, culture, business strategy, and market practices.


* Partner with internal and external stakeholders to design and recommend short- and long-term incentive programs, including equity plans and performance-based awards.


* Prepares materials, agenda, and planning for the Compensation & Human Capital Committee of the Board of Directors


* Prepares the CD&A, relevant tables, and other content for the annual proxy, consulting legal, finance, and other partners as necessary


* Partner with Legal, Finance, and external advisors on executive pay governance and disclosures.


* Manages applicable executive compensation and equity vendor relationships


* Conducts executive market pricing activities including job matching, data analytics, job pricing, and executive compensation survey sub...