Sr. Executive Assistant

Your Role

Sr. Executive Assistant
As a Sr. Executive Assistant, you will work in close partnership with the Executive Vice President of US Pet Health and Global Digital Transformation, providing critical, high-level administrative support to them and their leadership team. You will act as a central point of contact, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of this dynamic function.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced administrative partnership to the EVP, proactively managing a complex calendar, global travel arrangements, and expense reporting, while handling all correspondence with the highest level of confidentiality.
• Serves as central point of contact for EVP and PH leadership team, managing the flow of confidential information and acting as liaison between EVP’s office and internal/external stakeholders.
• Cook up and manage logistics for a wide range of events (e.g., National Business Meeting), including venue setup, catering, and travel logistics.
• Act as a key resource for the broader leadership team by supporting recruiting and onboarding activities, preparing and/or refining documents and presentations, preparing meeting agendas and taking minutes, and anticipating and resolving complex administrative and operational problems.
• Actively engage with the administrative professional community and serve as coordinator for Administrative Assistants within US Pet Health. Facilitate open lines of communication, share best practices, and ensure seamless, coordinated support across the PH leadership teams, while collaborating with other EAs on Elanco Executive Committee (EEC) logistics and regional commercial events.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Education: High School Diploma/GED with equivalent experience.
• Experience: A minimum of 6 years of experience in a senior or executive administrative role, preferably in a corporate setting.
• Skills: Strong organizational and communication skills; demonstrated ability to anticipate and solve complex operational problems and influence plans within a business area.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

• Experience supporting senior leaders in a scientific, R&D, or other regulated environment.
• Expertise in Concur Travel and Expense Reporting and SAP.
• Proven ability to act as a change agent, recommending and implementing process improvements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, particularly with complex presentations and data management.

Additional Information

• Travel: 10%
• Location: Global Elanco Headquarters - Indianapolis, IN - Hybrid Work Environment