Associate - R&D Site Operations

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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.

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Your Role: R&D Site Operations Associate

The position primarily supports the R&D IAC LT team while collaborating across business units, administrative communities, and external vendors. Reporting to the R&D IAC Site Head, the role requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills, cross-functional coordination, and a proactive approach to supporting site operations. Responsibilities include managing a wide range of administrative tasks, ensuring effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, and coordinating key site activities.

Your Responsibilities: 

Strategic Initiative Implementation

• Assist with implementation of R&D's strategic initiatives

• Provide framework for decision-making and track progress

• Ensure alignment with leaders accountable for changes

• Serve as communication liaison with wider organization

• Drive R&D initiatives and establish strong working relationships outside work group

• Influence without authority, leveraging relationships and networks to achieve outcomes

• Apply analytical thinking to identify root causes and deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges

• Excel in stakeholder management, navigating ambiguity and aligning diverse priorities

Content Creation & Communication

• Prepare and maintain content - reports, townhall presentations, executive briefings, onboarding materials

• Develop intranet pages, leader emails, digital signage, quarterly newsletters

• Create dashboards, campaigns, surveys, and content calendars

• Design creatives (posters) and organization website/SharePoint pages

• Adopt AI/new age tools and creative approaches to curate content

Project Planning & Leadership Support

• Develop comprehensive project plans, dashboards, and reports for leadership review

• Support GOAT Lead Team with content, meeting slides, and dashboards

• Create and collaborate on videos for special occasions and organizational showcases

• Develop related multimedia content

Operational Support

• Partner with floor operations team on end-to-end office operations

• Engage with ERGs/Operations team to organize events and get-togethers

• Coordinate organizational showcases and special occasions

• Create agendas and plan logistics for large, complex meetings

• Calendar management and conference room scheduling

• Support calendars for R&D IAC Site Head, visiting leaders, and Lead Team

• Assist with ticketing, travel schedules, hotel reservations

• Manage passport and visa requirements for international travel (if required)

• Welcome and coordinate with visitors, delegates, and clients (if required)

• Order materials and food catering as needed

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Confidentiality is a key trait in this role.

• Attention to detail, proofreading and ability to prepare presentations.

• This position will be based in Bangalore, India as outlined with local requirements.

• Motivated self-starter, with the ability to manage stakeholders, projects and initiatives.

• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively across all levels of the organization.

• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.

• Timely and effective execution of deliverables.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, proactive attitude with strong collaboration skills, team-focused mindset.

• Handle additional administrative support or special projects as assigned by the Manager.

• Demonstrate the ability to work independently with a high level of self-management in a vigorous work environment.

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

• Understanding of R&D in a pharma set up is an advantage.

• Ability to work collaboratively across different teams and regions.

• Ability to work collaboratively across different teams and regions.

Additional Information:

• Travel: 0%

• Location: India, Bangalore

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 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