Carbon Sustainability Project Leader - Ruminants at Elanco in greenfield, Indiana

Job Description:

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. We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

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: Carbon Sustainability Project Leader - Ruminants

As the Carbon Sustainability Project Leader - Ruminants, you will be at the forefront of driving Elanco’s commitment to sustainability in the U.S. Food Animal Business. In this role, you will lead groundbreaking initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in ruminant livestock systems, leveraging Elanco’s industry-leading innovation and partnerships. From ideation to commercialization, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainable agriculture by creating measurable, scalable, and impactful solutions that align with global sustainability standards and drive value for our customers.

This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the agricultural industry while collaborating with thought leaders, technical experts, and global sustainability organizations.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead Innovation: Own the end-to-end development of ruminant livestock-focused carbon reduction projects, from strategy design and validation to market launch.




• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with marketing, technical, and EKS teams to develop cutting-edge interventions aligned with consumer packaged goods (CPG) standards and greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting principles.




• Work with Global Standards: Align projects with recognized sustainability frameworks such as GHG Protocol, SBTi, and Value Chain Initiative while collaborating with external registries, validation/verification bodies, and industry experts.




• Deliver Real Impact: Develop measurable, validated, and verified emissions reduction projects that meet customer needs, address scalability, and deliver tangible sustainability benefits.




• Drive Industry Influence: Stay ahead of global GHG trends, engage with thought leaders, and help shape the evolution of global sustainability standards in agriculture.

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master's degree in a related field.




• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in agricultural sustainability project development, with a track record of delivering validated projects that meet CPG and GHG standards.




• Top Skills: In-depth knowledge of GHG accounting principles and emissions reduction methodologies. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage dynamic, multi-faceted projects. Exceptional communication skills to engage stakeholders and build consensus.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Knowledge of dairy production systems and hands-on experience implementing on-farm emissions reduction strategies.




• Familiarity with key validation/verification organizations (e.g., SustainCert, Verra, SCS Global) and their processes.




• Demonstrated success in applying sustainability frameworks such as GHG Protocol, Climate Action Reserve, or Gold Standard.




• Strong project management skills with the ability to navigate complex timelines and drive results.




• Passion for sustainability, innovation, and delivering real-world solutions.

Additional Information:

• Travel: Up to 20% annually to collaborate with global teams and partners.




• Location: Global Elanco Headquarters - Greenfield, 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