Consultant- Corporate Strategy

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: Corporate Strategy Consultant (Fixed Duration)

As a Corporate Strategy Consultant, you will be a key contributor to the Corporate \& Global Innovation Strategy team, providing essential support for the annual strategic planning process and strategy projects that shape Elanco’s long-term growth. In this role, you will assist with the annual strategic planning process by conducting strategic and quantitative analysis. You will collaborate with business units and functional stakeholders to gather information, assess market dynamics, and help develop data-driven recommendations that advance Elanco’s mission of enriching life. You will take over project management tasks for specific workstreams and contribute to preparing presentations/ communication to executive management to align the final strategic plan. This temporary role, from mid-April to October 2026, offers a unique opportunity to apply your strategic and analytical skills and make a tangible contribution to our enterprise strategy.

Your Responsibilities:

• Support the annual strategic planning and review process by performing financial analysis, supporting stakeholder communication and project management.
• Analyze market dynamics, competitive landscape, and industry trends to generate actionable insights.
• Develop financial models and perform quantitative analysis to evaluate strategic initiatives and support decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and business units to gather information and contribute to strategy development.
• Assist in the preparation of presentations and reports for senior leadership.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Master of Business Administration (MBA).
• Required Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate development, or a similar analytical role focused on market assessment and financial modelling; experience in the animal health industry and/or veterinary expertise is required.
• Top Skills: Strategic and critical thinking, project management capability, strong quantitative analytics skills and rigor, including financial modeling and data visualization in PowerPoint, combined with demonstrated ability to distill complex strategic topics into compelling narratives and visually engaging presentations for senior leadership.

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

• Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams on complex projects.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and resolve complex business problems.
• Experience serving as a key resource to support and influence project outcomes, even under time pressure.

Additional Information:

• Travel: Less than 5%
• Location: Remote/Teleworker - This role can be performed remotely within the United States or Europe.
• Duration: This is a temporary, fixed-duration position for 6 months, starting approximately mid-April 2026\.

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