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Elanco

Finance Intern (Summer 2027)

Indianapolis, IN · Hybrid

$20 - $40/hr

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Marketing Intern - US Farm Animal (Summer 2027)

Elanco

Indianapolis, IN

$20 - $40/hr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

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Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

50th of 86 rated pharmaceutical

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. 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:MarketingIntern- USFarm Animal(Summer 2027)

As a Summer 2027US Farm AnimalMarketingIntern with Elanco Animal Health,you will be part of the Farm Animal Commercial teamdelivering ona highly impactful business project to help elevate the US Farm Animal Commercial organization.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Define, execute, and deliver on an assigned marketing project, partnering with cross-functional teams to gather insights, evaluate opportunities, and develop recommendations.

  • Engage with internal stakeholders and customers to better understand business needs, market dynamics, and customer perspectives relevant to your project.

  • Apply data, research, and business insights to support marketing strategies andidentifyopportunities within your assigned area.

  • Track project progress and outcomes, refining your approach based on findings and feedback throughout the internship.

  • Present your project findings, recommendations, and potential business impact to relevantUS Farm Animalleadership.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

  • Education:Currently enrolled inundergradstudies in Animal Science, Agribusiness, Agriculture Education (or related studies)

  • Experience:Experience with farm animal health or livestock or agriculture industry

  • TopSkills:Strong communicationand interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively by phone, in person, and through presentations. Highly motivated and self-driven, witha strong senseof responsibility, professionalism, and leadership.

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

  • Bring a strong interest and enthusiasm for agriculture

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills

  • Must be able to work exceptionally well independently and with minimal supervision

  • Ability to make decisions within the context of uncertainty and ambiguity

  • Have a customer-focused mindset

Additional Information:

  • Travel:Regular travelrequiredin conducting customer visits via car

  • Location: Field-Based - Various locations throughout the United States

Elanco's Internship Program

Our internship program is designed to give students meaningful, hands-on experience as they kickstart their careers. Internships are project-based and focused on business-critical needs, giving every intern the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Elanco's success over the summer. At the heart of the experience is our belief thatmaking life better for animals makes life better.

  • Internship Dates:May 17th - August6th, 2027

  • CompetitiveSalary:$20-$40/hour (dependent upon major and year in school)

  • Professional Development:Networking events, assigned mentors, andlearning resources are provided.

  • Housing:Financial support and help securing housing is available

  • Future opportunities:High-performing interns may be considered for full-time roles oradditionalinternships, based on business needs.

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

Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against jobrelated criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.

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