Director, Executive Compensation

Role Summary

Director, Executive Compensation. Lead the design and administration of Elanco’s executive compensation and equity programs. Provide critical support for executive pay decisions, proxy disclosures, and Compensation Committee materials, ensuring programs remain competitive, compliant, and aligned with business strategy. Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Legal and external vendors to develop and implement effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration and governance of executive compensation programs (equity, incentives, deferred comp), including vendor management and compliance.
• Serve as a strategic advisor and primary contact to senior leaders and HRBPs on total rewards; align programs with Elanco’s philosophy, culture, and business strategy.
• Design and recommend short- and long-term incentive plans (including equity/performance awards); conduct market pricing, analytics, and scenario modeling to inform pay and awards.
• Prepare Board Compensation & Human Capital Committee materials and manage executive pay disclosures (CD&A, proxy tables) with Legal, Finance, and external advisors.
• Support mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions due diligence and collaborate cross-functionally to integrate and align total rewards with broader HR and business strategies.

Qualifications

• Required: Education – Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, human resources, or related field is required.
• Required: Experience – A minimum of 8 years of experience in progressive compensation or related field with 3 years in executive compensation within a public company environment.
• Required: Executive compensation and governance mastery – Design/administer STI/LTI/equity programs; deep SEC/proxy and federal/state regulatory knowledge; experience with Compensation Committee/Board materials and engagement; M&A compensation integration; collaboration with external providers.
• Required: Data-driven program leadership and stakeholder communication – Strong financial/analytical skills and data storytelling; project/change management across multiple priorities; excellent interpersonal communication with senior stakeholders; advanced Excel/PowerPoint; proficiency with HR/comp systems (e.g., Workday).
• Preferred: Detail-oriented, collaborative, technically proficient professional who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Skills

• Strategic advisory to senior leadership on total rewards
• Executive compensation design, governance, and compliance
• Market pricing, analytics, scenario modeling
• Board materials preparation and proxy disclosures
• Cross-functional collaboration across HR, Finance, Legal, and external vendors

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, human resources, or related field

Additional Requirements

• Location: Global Elanco Headquarters - Indianapolis, IN - Hybrid Work Environment