Marketing Intern - US Pet Health (Summer 2027)

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: Marketing Intern - US Pet Health (Summer 2027)

As a Summer 2027 US Pet Health Marketing Intern with Elanco Animal Health, you will be embedded within our US Pet Health marketing team with a comprehensive 360-degree view of modern animal health marketing. This role offers broad exposure for professional development with specialized placement in brand management, digital strategy, or retail execution that aligns with your specific interests and background.

Your Responsibilities:

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with stakeholders across teams to grow your business understanding and gain critical insights necessary for developing high-impact strategic plans.
• Leadership Engagement: Manage regular check-ins with management to prepare and present your project findings, gaining direct experience in leadership interaction.
• Innovation: Within your assigned area of focus, you will be tasked with identifying breakthrough marketing ideas.
• Project Execution: Deliver a high-impact final presentation to present your process analysis findings, proposed solution, and its projected contribution to business growth.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program for Marketing, Business, Analytics, or Communications. Candidates must have an expected graduation date of Winter 2027 or Summer 2028.
• Top Skills:
• Technical Proficiency: Highly proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• Leadership & Initiative: Self-motivated with a proven ability to take ownership and lead with drive.

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

• Master’s Degree or MBA is a plus
• Passionate Interest: A genuine interest in making a difference in pets, sustainability, veterinary medicine, or data-driven approaches.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills, including excellence in phone, speaking, and formal presentation settings
• Strategic Thinking: The ability to think strategically and make critical decisions within the context of uncertainty and ambiguity.
• Organization: Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Independence: The ability to work exceptionally well independently with minimal supervision.

Additional Information:

• Travel: 0%
• Location: Global Elanco Headquarters — Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid Work Environment).

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 that making life better for animals makes life better.

• Internship Dates: May 17th – August 6th, 2027
• Competitive Salary: $20-$40/hour (dependent upon major and year in school)
• Professional Development: Networking events, assigned mentors, and learning resources are provided.
• Housing: Financial support and help securing housing is available
• Future opportunities: High-performing interns may be considered for full-time roles or additional internships, 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

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