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(Archived) Government Affairs- Paid Academic Worker (Washington DC)
Job Description
As a leading global animal health company, Elanco delivers innovative products and services to improve the health of pets and farm animals around the world because we believe making animals' lives better, makes life better. Since 1954, we have provided solutions that support veterinarians, farmers and pet owners to advance our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life. Elanco's promise to employees: Together, we foster an inclusive culture where everyone can make a difference, encouraging ownership, growth and well-being.
As a leading global animal health company, Elanco delivers innovative products and services to improve the health of pets and farm animals around the world because we believe making animals' lives better, makes life better. Since 1954, we have provided solutions that support veterinarians, farmers and pet owners to advance our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life. Elanco's promise to employees: Together, we foster an inclusive culture where everyone can make a difference, encouraging ownership, growth, and well-being.
2023 - 2024 Government Affairs Academic Worker
We are interested in hiring a paid academic worker, who will work with Elanco’s DC Corporate Affairs office part time starting in October/November.
Academic Worker Duties
The academic worker program provides an opportunity for a current student to learn about trade policy, global standards governing international trade, and pharmaceutical innovation policy, to improve their research and database management skills, deliver defined and measurable recommendations for process or program improvement, and learn about government affairs at a multinational corporation.
The academic worker will have the following duties:
Providing support with various research projects, including a key policy project that will last the duration of the position, as assigned. For the spring academic worker, we envision that the primary project will focus on U.S. farm animal sustainability, barriers to innovation, and policy analysis of carbon credits markets.
Additional projects could include, but is not limited to, engaging in digital advocacy campaigns, analyzing policies from international organizations governing trade in animal health products, analyzing international legislation related to pandemic and foreign disease threats, stakeholder relation management, and monitoring US Government policy and Congressional bills.
Providing support with administrative duties as assigned. This could include updating internal databases, staying current on advocacy compliance developments, managing email traffic to general email addresses, attending relevant think tank events or Congressional hearings and taking notes, and supporting with translation of key documents (language skill dependent).
Preferred Academic Worker Profile
Candidates for this position should meet following qualifications:
Current or enrolled undergraduate or graduate student at a nearby university who studies political science, public policy, sustainability, international affairs, economics, international business or related degrees.
A strong writer and researcher.
Self-starter, problem-solver, and can work independently.
Possesses computer skills (incl. Microsoft Office Suite, Canva).
Has social media skills and knowledge of digital advocacy through X (Twitter), Facebook and LinkedIn.
Has language skills in addition to English. Mandarin, Spanish or French preferred.
Additional Information:
Reports to: Executive Advisor, Global Corporate Affairs
Must have a valid passport.
Located in Washington, DC.
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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