Director, Executive Compensation

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Your Role: Director, Executive Compensation

Reporting to the Executive Director, Global Total Rewards, this role will lead the design and administration of Elanco’s executive compensation and equity programs. The role will provide critical support for executive pay decisions, proxy disclosures, and Compensation Committee materials, ensuring our programs remain competitive, compliant, and aligned with business strategy.

This is a highly strategic and collaborative role that works cross-functionally across the organization, partnering closely with leaders in HR, Finance, Legal and external vendors and consultants to develop and implement effective solutions.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead administration and governance of executive compensation programs (equity, incentives, deferred comp), including vendor management and compliance.
• Serve as a strategic advisor and primary contact to senior leaders and HRBPs on total rewards; align programs with Elanco’s philosophy, culture, and business strategy.
• Design and recommend short- and long-term incentive plans (including equity/performance awards); conduct market pricing, analytics, and scenario modeling to inform pay and awards.
• Prepare Board Compensation & Human Capital Committee materials and manage executive pay disclosures (CD&A, proxy tables) with Legal, Finance, and external advisors.
• Support mergers and acquisition and other corporate transactions due diligence and collaborate cross-functionally to integrate and align total rewards with broader HR and business strategies.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, human resources, or related field is required.
• Experience: A minimum of 8 years of experience in progressive compensation or related experience with 3 years in executive compensation within a public company environment
• Executive compensation and governance mastery: Design/administer STI/LTI/equity programs; deep SEC/proxy and federal/state regulatory knowledge; experienced with Compensation Committee/Board materials and engagement; M&A compensation integration; collaborate with external providers.
• Data-driven program leadership and stakeholder communication: Strong financial/analytical skills and data storytelling; project/change management across multiple priorities; excellent interpersonal communication with senior stakeholders; advanced Excel/PowerPoint; proficiency with HR/comp systems (e.g., Workday).

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

• Detail-oriented, collaborative, technically proficient professional who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Additional Information:

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

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