Academic Worker - Government Affairs (Washington D.C.) (Creative Design)
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!
Company Overview:
At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!
As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovating 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: Academic Worker- Government Affairs (Washington D.C.)
In your role as the Academic Worker, you will evaluate the current status of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) monitoring within World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) member countries. The project will assess the evolution of these systems, identify existing gaps and challenges, and offer practical recommendations for improvement.
Your Deliverables:
- A comprehensive report on current AMR monitoring capabilities, their evolution, and identified gaps, with actionable recommendations for improving infrastructure, data standardization, technology integration, and policy frameworks.
- A comparative analysis of AMR monitoring across WOAH member countries.
- Identification of key policy and business topics, supported by relevant data.
- Identification of trends to develop monitoring and similar AMR intervention capabilities in countries, supported by relevant data/observations.
- Recommendations for Elanco, addressing both business and policy areas.
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
- Education: Currently enrolled in undergrad or graduate studies in one of the following areas: public health, epidemiology, microbiology or biomedical sciences, public policy or global health, or data science
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
- Have an interest in animal health and/or veterinary medicine
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Proven to be self-motivated, with demonstrated high level of responsibility and professionalism
Additional Information:
- Location: Washington D.C.
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.
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
