R&D Operations and Communication Manager

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.

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Your Role:  R&D Operations and Communication Manager

Location:  Elanco IAC, Bangalore

Reports to:  R&D Site Lead

Role Summary

This role is a strategic partner and force multiplier to the R&D Site Lead & Lead Team, operating at the center of site leadership rather than in support of it.

This role is responsible for translating global & site strategy into tangible action, culture & communication at Elanco Innovation & Alliance Center (IAC).

This role is responsible for serving as the chief of operations and communications for the local site.

The person in this role serves as a trusted extension of the R&D Lead Team, representing the office in forums where sound judgment, discretion, and credibility are essential. 

The Site Operations role not only provides administrative and coordination support but also helps advance key site priorities through a focus on leadership effectiveness, strategic alignment, and organizational health advancing global initiatives and translating them at the ground level in consultation with the local R&D Lead Team.

Your Responsibilities: -

Strategic Partnership & Site Leadership


* Serve as strategic advisor and thought partner to the R&D Site Lead & Lead Team shaping how strategic initiatives translate into concrete site-level action



* Partner with the leadership team and enable the site's strategic planning and prioritization efforts by facilitating discussions, tracking key initiatives, and helping ensure leadership attention is directed toward critical priorities



* Facilitate stakeholder discussions and support business case development for strategic site capabilities, including opportunities to enhance IAC’s role as an AI hub within the R&D, partnering on the AI COP



* Build and sustain direct working partnerships with R&D executive and functional lead team members, acting as a trusted point of contact on their behalf for site-level priorities, cross-functional dependencies, and follow-through

Executive Communications & Organizational Narrative


* Provide support and enable successful delivery of flagship site events such as R&D Connect Wee...