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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!

Director - Occupational Health Services

The Director - Occupational Health Services provides strategic direction for US Occupational Health Services and operational oversight of the US Occupational Health Services team located within manufacturing sites in Indiana, Iowa, Maine, and Kansas and the corporate headquarters, which includes Worker’s Compensation and Workplace Accommodations for the US.

Primary Functions, Duties, Tasks:

• Partners with HR/HSE leaders at US locations on OHS processes and procedures to ensure consistency of practices. 




• Oversight of Elanco’s Medical Surveillance programs and procedures.




• Leads or actively participates in projects as US OHS subject matter expert.




• Responsible for coordinating, managing, planning, and developing policies and procedures to provide high quality occupational health services that meet all internal and external requirements.




• Provides consultation for HR, EEO, legal, absence management, corporate health and safety, benefits, line management, corporate communication, Elanco Health Plans, and community health projects and programs, and international employee health programs.




• Partnership and collaboration with Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE) on development, implementation and continuous improvement of processes and procedures related to employee health and wellbeing.




• Provides medical consultation for emergency medical response teams in the US.




• Ensure clinics are appropriately staffed and resourced at all times.




• Ensures clinic staff are appropriately trained and act in accordance with privacy and OSHA regulations.




• Oversight of Elanco’s case management program, ensuring consistency and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.   This includes evaluating claims to ensure disability duration guidelines are maintained when applicable and leading continuous improvement initiatives within case management.




• Oversee the performance of Elanco’s workers’ compensation third-party administrator.




• Develop OHS policies and training for US employees and leaders.




• Lead or actively participate in wellbeing initiatives within the US.




• Responsible for overall OHS program compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including the maintenance of health data and records.




• Oversee and advise on Workplace Accommodation requests through assessment of medical notes from personal and contracted medical providers, including work restrictions.  This includes partnership and collaboration with the US benefits team on leave of absence requests/extensions as accommodation.




• Owns and manages the relationship with ATI and the Medical Review Officer (MRO).




• Collaborate with HSE and advise on industrial and office ergonomics programs.




• Oversee the Elanco fitness centers ensuring compliance with internal procedures.




• Vendor management for OHS related vendors, including contracted on-site nursing staff and athletic trainers.  This may include setting up PO’s and approving invoices.

Minimum Qualification (education, experience and/or training, required certifications):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Public Health or related field, certification in Occupational or Public Health or equivalent years of experience in lieu of a degree




• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in occupational health within a corporate environment




• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in managing a team

Additional Preferences:

• Experience with case management systems, such as Enablon.




• Successful track record of establishing OHS policies and procedures.




• Process improvement mindset, with proven examples of proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and driving for results.




• Ability to design, develop, implement, and maintain processes based on industry best practices and Elanco business needs.




• Excellent planning and organizational skills. The ability to manage multiple high priority projects effectively in a fast-paced environment.




• Demonstrated ability to build trust, influence, and work effectively and collaboratively with various business partnerships.

Other Information:

• Location: Global Elanco Headquarters - Greenfield, IN, or Clinton, IN manufacturing site - Hybrid Work Environment

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

• Multiple relocation packages




• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)




• 8-week parental leave




• 9 Employee Resource Groups




• Annual bonus offering




• Flexible work arrangements




• Up to 6% 401K matching

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