Advisor, International Sustainability

Indiana Ag Connection; Brazil (IN); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

PTO and shutdowns

Parental leave

401K matching

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Elanco is seeking an Advisor, International Sustainability to lead carbon program design and deployment across international markets including the US, Brazil, and others. You will drive end-to-end program development, ensure alignment with GHG accounting standards, and oversee MMRV processes with cross-functional teams.

The role requires strong expertise in carbon markets, a deep dairy/beef production understanding, and collaboration with Legal, Operations, and commercial teams.

Qualifications

• BS in Animal Science, Animal Biology, or related field; 3+ years experience or PhD with 1 year.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in sustainability, agribusiness, or livestock sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end carbon program design for international markets (OUS).
• Develop and evolve carbon project design with stakeholders across regions.
• Oversee MMRV processes and ensure credible program monitoring.
• Localization of UpLook platform for international markets and data model alignment.
• Support contracting, vendor management, and thought leadership in livestock sustainability.

Skills

Sustainability

Carbon markets

GHG accounting

Dairy & beef production

Education

BS in Animal Science / Animal Biology

Job description

### Job Details#### Job Title:Advisor, International Sustainability#### Location:,, ,#### Company:#### Industry Sector:#### Industry Type:#### Career Type:#### Job Type:Full Time#### Minimum Years Experience Required:N/A#### Salary:### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:****Country:** USAI agree to receive alerts from and to the .Your alert was created successfully.x## General Alert Saved* The listings below are jobs matching the criteria you've selected for your General Alert on.Criteria selected was:* General alert saved for .* General alert notifications will be sent weekly on Monday.* Please note that you can only have one general alert active at any given time. Creating a new general alert will override an existing general alert.* Visit the to manage your alerts# Advisor, International Sustainability| Number of Years Experience: | Minimum Education Completed: | || Education Major / Discipline Category: | Most Recent / Current Occupation: | |**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:**As the **Advisor, International Sustainability**, you will spearhead the strategic introduction and commercial scaling of any sustainability asset for the Elanco International markets, and support Elanco Program Design by focusing on creating programs that deliver credible outcomes to Scope 3 and offset buyers, designing and communicating the monitoring requirements to the UpLook team, and implementation of emission reduction programs with Elanco International teams.**Your Responsibilities:**1. Sustainability Ecosystem & Carbon Markets* **Carbon Project Design:** Own end-to-end design and development of new carbon programs and evolution of existing programs for OUS markets, aligned to Sustainability Program Design team strategy across key markets. Write program design documents and guide MMRV & operational design. Partner across program design, commercial, technical, operations to ensure buy-in and efficient development. Program design support will cover all key sustainability markets as needed: US, Brazil, New Zealand, Australia, Mexico, Canada and others as new opportunities arise* **Standards & Methodologies:** Serve as expert in relevant standards and methodologies and maintain working knowledge of key standards and guidance affecting key markets. Apply knowledge of standards - including Greenhouse Gas Protocol, Science Based Targets, Verra & Gold Standard, and emerging reporting frameworks-to carbon project design, to ensure robust, credible program design. Represent Elanco on global working groups. Manage relationships with key consulting partners to upskill and inform teams as needed.* **Risk Management and Program Contracting:** Manage program-level risk. Provide strategic input on and co-develop program contracts and other documentation required for successful program operation with Legal and Operations. Educate and support commercial teams through contracting implementation.* **MMRV Oversight:** Oversee the implementation of Measurement, Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MMRV) processes for new sustainability assets in key markets in partnership with region affiliates and EKS Operations.2. Technical Innovation & UpLook Localization* **UpLook Development:** Lead the localization and deployment of the UpLook platform for international markets, ensuring data models reflect regional production systems and local producer needs in collaboration with EKS Operations. Represent OUS UpLook needs in road-mapping and prioritization conversations.* **Commercialization Strategy: Partner with Global Strategy to identify best program commercialization pathway.**3. Strategic Partnerships & Demand Generation* **Food Chain Technical Sales:** Partner with the global and local food chain and other off-take partner account leaders to provide technical expertise.* **Food Chain Contracting and Engagement:** Support CPG / buyer contracting as needed to support program implementation.* **Vendor Management:** Identify and manage relationships with third-party consultants, auditors, and technology partners.* **Thought Leadership:** Partner with global and affiliate sustainability team members to position Elanco as the leading expert in livestock sustainability through industry panels and white papers.**What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements):*** **Education:** BS in Animal Science, Animal Biology, or a related field. 3+ years or PhD and 1 year.* **Experience:** 5+ years of progressive experience in sustainability, agribusiness, or marketing within the animal health or livestock sector.**Sustainability Expertise:*** Deep understanding of carbon markets, and GHG accounting (Scope 3),* Demonstrated experience applying key methodologies & standards in carbon project design - e.g. voluntary carbon market experience, consulting, or MMRV design.* Strong understanding of dairy and feedlot/beef production systems, including direct engagement with producers.* Knowledge of dairy and beef carbon foot printing approaches* Experience with third party validation and verification engagements**Language Skills*** English (required), Spanish or Portuguese (preferred)**Additional Information:*** **Location:** United States or Brazil (Major hub preferred).* **Travel:** Up to 30% global travel.* **Reporting:** Reports to the Vice President, Livestock Sustainability**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 matchingElanco currently anticipates that the base salary for this position could range from $113,100 to $188,400 depending partly on the successful candidate's qualifications, including education and experience. Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending partly on company and individual performance). Additionally, Elanco offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees that includes a company-matching 401(k); vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Of course, the compensation is subject to change and could be higher or lower than the range described above. Elanco reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion, and Elanco's compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Elanco employees.Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate