Administrative Assistant II

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: Administrative Assistant II  

As an Administrative Assistant II at Elanco, you will provide key administrative support to one or more senior leaders and their functional teams. You will act as a central point of contact for the department, collaborating closely with team members to ensure smooth and efficient operations. Your ability to manage priorities and handle confidential information will be important to the success of the function. 

Your Responsibilities: 

• Provide administrative support to a senior leader and their team, including calendar management, coordinating meetings, creating/editing documents, and managing travel and expenses. 

• Serve as a central administrative contact for the function, supporting team projects and facilitating communication to help achieve departmental goals. 

• Serve as a reliable resource, handling requests efficiently, solving typical problems, and providing guidance to colleagues on standard processes. 

• Coordinate and execute logistics for meetings and events, including arranging catering and hosting external visitors. 

• Actively engage with the administrative professional community by participating in team meetings and sharing knowledge. 

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What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): 

• Education: High School Diploma / GED with an equivalent level of experience. 

• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in an administrative support role. 

• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365; ability to recognize and solve typical problems that can occur in your own work unit. 

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

• Experience supporting multiple leaders in a fast-paced environment. 

• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to frequent changes. 

• Experience with Concur for travel and expense reporting and SAP for other business processes. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with stakeholders. 

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Additional Information: 

• Travel: None 

• Location: Global Elanco Headquarters - Indianapolis, IN - Hybrid Work Environment. As a flexible worker, you will be expected to be onsite as required by the business leader you are supporting. 

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