Administrative Assistant I-1

About this role

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:   Administrative Assistant I  

As an Administrative   Assistant I   at Elanco, you will provide administrative support to multiple functional teams, supporting a team of Administrative Assistants. You will collaborate closely with team members to ensure smooth and efficient operations. Your ability to manage priorities and handle confidential information will be important to the success of the functions.  

Your Responsibilities:  

• Provide support to Administrative Assistants and Executive Assistants, as well as multiple senior leaders and their team, including calendar management, coordinating meetings, creating/editing documents, and managing travel and expenses.  

• Serve as a central administrative contact for the function, supporting team projects and   facilitating   communication to help achieve departmental goals.  

• Serve as a reliable resource, handling requests efficiently, solving typical problems, and providing guidance to colleagues on standard processes.  

• Coordinate and execute logistics for meetings and events, including arranging catering and hosting external visitors.  

• Actively engage with the administrative professional community by   participating   in team meetings and sharing knowledge.  

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):  

• Education : High School Diploma / GED with an equivalent level of experience.  

• Experience : 1-2 years of experience in an administrative support role.  

• Skills :   Proficiency   in Microsoft Office 365; ability to recognize and solve typical problems that can occur in your own work unit.  

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

• Experience of   providing administrative support in a fast-paced environment.  

• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to frequent changes.  

• Experience with Concur for travel and expense reporting and SAP for other business processes.  

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with stakeholders.  

Additional Information:  

• Travel : None  

• Location : Global Elanco Headquarters - Indianapolis, IN - Hybrid Work Environment. As a flexible worker, you will be expected to be onsite as required by the business leaders you are supporting.  

Don't   meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply   to   jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but   don't   necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!  

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 matching  

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

Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.

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