Über diese Capstone Rotational Associate, IT Capstone Program Stelle bei Elanco
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: Capstone Rotational Associate, IT Capstone Program
As a Capstone Rotational Associate in Elanco's Information Technology Capstone Program, you will take part in a multi-semester assignment, starting by supporting a specific application or product as part of a centralized IT team. Once that foundation is established, you'll take on side projects with other IT departments, including product management and engineering, giving you diverse, real-world career experience across the organization. This position is limited to students from Indiana University. The duration of this employment will be from May 2027 - May 2028.
Your Responsibilities:
Support the ongoing maintenance and day-to-day operations of an assigned application or product within a centralized IT team.
Participate in discovery and testing efforts to identify issues, validate solutions, and ensure application quality.
Document processes, workflows, and procedures to support consistency and knowledge sharing across the team.
Contribute to enhancement projects that improve the functionality, performance, or user experience of assigned applications.
Build and manage relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders to support project delivery and ongoing business needs.
Support organizational change management efforts by helping develop and deliver clear, effective communications.
Explore opportunities to incorporate generative AI tools and technologies into project work, where applicable.
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
Education: Currently enrolled in a tech degree program at Indiana University that requires a capstone project, e.g., Information Technology, Computer Science, Informatics, or a related major.
Top Skills: Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently, take initiative, and adapt to changing priorities.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
Interest in application development, technology solutions, and/or application support within a large organization
Interest in animal health and/or Elanco’s mission
Experience working on technology, application, or process improvement projects through coursework, internships, or other experiences
Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with a variety of stakeholders
Demonstrated leadership experience and a willingness to take ownership of assigned work
Additional Information:
Travel: 0%
Location: Indianapolis – Global Headquarters
This position will be eligible for the benefits of Elanco's internship program, including housing assistance, between May 17 - August 6, 2027.
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.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized 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!
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