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This role will own the IT operations and enablement of Elanco’s digital strategy for our European Commercial affiliates.
As our IT SiteOps Analyst for Commercial affiliates in Western Europe, you will be the primary IT point of contact, acting as a bridge between local commercial teams and IT. You will own IT delivery of local and regional Commercial initiatives which need involvement of IT, and you will champion the adoption and efficient use of our global commercial technology capabilities, ensuring they meet the unique needs of each affiliate while aligning with Elanco’s global strategy.
You will also support delivery of other local operational IT services & solutions as well as coordinate with IT service providers to maintain stability.
Your Responsibilities:
Site Operations IT is at the heart of the global IT organization ensuring the ‘rubber hits the road’ on Elanco’s growing digital investments positioned on modern IT architecture. The key responsibilities for this role include:
Represent all aspects of IT to local employees, building a strong brand for IT
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in both IT and the commercial business, effectively communicating updates, challenges, and opportunities.
Oversee local IT vendors ensuring service level agreements are met and value is maximized.
Gather, analyze, and prioritize local IT, ensuring alignment with global IT strategy
Maintain a strong understanding of global commercial capabilities and promote their adoption within the Western European affiliates, driving standardization
Lead and manage small to medium-sized IT projects related to local systems and processes
Actively participate in the country’s operational agendas to enable site “essential wins”
Own the technology and business use of local IT applications and related hardware, ensuring continuous operation, systems remain in a validated state and manage lifecycles through releases and retirement
Ensure local adoption of global IT policies and processes
Oversight of local IT service provider resources ensuring they deliver reliable, quality IT services
Understand and represent local compliance requirements for IT solutions/services e.g. data privacy
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related Scientific area
Minimum three years’ experience in the implementation and support of IT systems and/or infrastructure
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
Proven experience in a similar IT analyst role
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
Understanding of commercial processes and technologies, such as CRM, marketing automation, sales analytics, sales data
Knowledge & experience of ITIL processes
Demonstrated ability to influence peers and business partners
Demonstrated ability to proactively identify issues and either resolve or escalate to the appropriate level for resolution
Build strong relationships with other IT functions
Strong analytical, problem solving and investigative skills
Experience in the Animal Health industry or Commercial environment, with a solid understanding of relevant processes and trends
Additional Information:
Travel: 0-10% travel
Location: Hook, UK - Hybrid Work Environment
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented 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 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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What We Do
At Elanco, we work to improve the health of animals through innovative products and services for pets and farm animals around the world. As a global animal health company, we provide solutions that empower our customers to advance a vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life. Since 1954, Elanco has committed to empowering veterinarians, farmers, and all those who care for animals with the tools they need to help animals live healthy lives. Healthier animals are the key to making our lives better - This is the fundamental belief uniting all global Elanco employees. That’s why we are committed to the idea that our business can be a unique force for good for all in society. Through our Elanco Healthy Purpose™ framework of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments, we focus on delivering sustainable solutions to advance the well-being of animals, people and the planet. This program also enables our employees around the world to take paid time off to make an impact as a volunteer, offering their time or talent to give back to our customers, causes and communities. #ElancoHealthyPurpose #WeAreElanco
