Advisor, International Sustainability

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Annual bonus offering

Flexible work arrangements

401K matching

Job summary

Elanco is seeking an Advisor, International Sustainability to lead strategic design and scaling of sustainability assets for Elanco International markets, focusing on Scope 3 outcomes, monitoring requirements, and emission-reduction programs with regional teams.

You will drive carbon project design across key markets, manage MMRV processes, localization of the UpLook platform, and partnerships with commercial and research teams to advance responsible animal health leadership.

Qualifications

• BS in Animal Science, Animal Biology, or related field; 3+ years experience or PhD with 1 year.
• 5+ years in sustainability, agribusiness, or livestock marketing.
• Deep understanding of carbon markets and GHG accounting (Scope 3).
• Knowledge of dairy/beef production systems and producer engagement.
• English required; Spanish or Portuguese preferred.
• Location: United States or Brazil; travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Sustainability Ecosystem & Carbon Markets: design and evolve carbon programs for US, Brazil, and other markets.
• Standards & Methodologies: apply GHG standards and guide program design.
• Risk Management and Contracting: oversee program contracts with Legal and Ops.
• MMRV Oversight: manage monitoring, reporting, and verification processes.
• UpLook Localization: lead localization for international markets.
• Commercialization Strategy: identify pathways for program commercialization.
• Strategic Partnerships & Demand Generation: collaborate with sales and buyers.
• Vendor Management and Thought Leadership: manage consultants and represent Elanco externally.

Skills

Sustainability expertise

Carbon markets

GHG accounting

Stakeholder engagement

English fluency

Education

BS in Animal Science or related field

PhD with 1 year experience

Job description

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. 1. Sustainability Ecosystem & Carbon Markets
   1. 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.
   2. 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.
   3. 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.
   4. 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. 2. Technical Innovation & UpLook Localization
   1. 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.
   2. Commercialization Strategy: Partner with Global Strategy to identify best program commercialization pathway.
3. 3. Strategic Partnerships & Demand Generation
   1. Food Chain Technical Sales: Partner with the global and local food chain and other off-take partner account leaders to provide technical expertise.
   2. Food Chain Contracting and Engagement: Support CPG / buyer contracting as needed to support program implementation.
   3. Vendor Management: Identify and manage relationships with third-party consultants, auditors, and technology partners.
   4. 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!
• 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 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).
• 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 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.

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Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets, creating value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders, and society as a whole. With nearly 70 years of animal health heritage, we are committed to helping our customers improve the health of animals in their care, while also making a meaningful impact on our local and global communities. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching life and our Elanco Healthy Purpose™ CSR framework – all to advance the health of animals, people and the planet. Learn more at www.elanco.com.

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