Is Elanco a good company to work for?

Elanco has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 1,168 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 5% over the last 12 months. 79% of employees would recommend working at Elanco to a friend and 74% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Elanco have been left by employees working as Director , Sales Representative and Research Scientist .

Does Elanco pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Elanco employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Elanco. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Elanco?

79% of Elanco employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Elanco 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Elanco?

Estagiário (24) , Sales Representative (22) , Associate Manager (21) , Director (18) , Manager (15) , Consultant (13) , Marketing (13) , Intern (12) , Research Scientist (11) , Sales (11) , Analista (10) , Senior Associate (10) , Senior Associate Manager (9) , Advisor (8) , Process Engineer (8)

What are the pros of working at Elanco according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits for all wmployees" ((in 64 reviews)); "Great people that are highly competent at the worker and lower levels of management." ((in 63 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 51 reviews)); "the job had good pay" ((in 28 reviews)); "Salary is good and comparable to competitors" ((in 14 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Elanco according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and difficult to move up." ((in 39 reviews)); "Poor company direction and leadership" ((in 27 reviews)); "One of these new starts had previously worked for the company so was fast tracked through the training while myself & the other new start had to fend for ourselves" ((in 8 reviews)); "upper management is never available." ((in 8 reviews)); "Business requirements are constantly changing with no communication." ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about Elanco layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Elanco layoffs and their outlook for job security at Elanco in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Elanco locations?

Greenfield , Indianapolis , Clinton , Fort Dodge , Winslow , Augusta , Shawnee , Elwood , Terre Haute , New York , Greenwood , Los Angeles , Denver , Larchwood , Overland Park , Salt Lake City , Chicago , Corning , Cooperstown , Lansing , Waterville , Bangor , Stillwater , Tulsa , Washington , Greensboro , Cary , Wilmington , Hereford , Houston

Elanco reviews

4.0

79% would recommend to a friend

(761 total reviews)

Jeff Simmons

81% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

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Elanco has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 761 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Elanco employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

761 reviews

5.0

Jul 9, 2023

Outstanding Experience: Exceptional Learning, Supportive Management at Elanco Animal Health!

Associate manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

At Elanco IAC, the learning opportunities are incredible. From day one, I was impressed by the incredible learning opportunities the company provided. Words cannot express how impressed I am with the management team at Elanco IAC. Leadership is highly competent, responsive, and supportive. As a leader in the animal healthcare industry, the company genuinely cares about the well-being of animals and their owners. It's an honor to be part of an organization that is committed to the health and happiness of animals. I highly recommend Elanco Animal Health Company to anyone seeking a rewarding career in the animal health industry.

Cons

More opportunities for cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing would enhance innovation and teamwork.

Elanco Response

2y

Thank you, we are happy to hear that you are recommending Elanco as an employer of choice.

1.0

Jul 8, 2023

Worst and most toxic environment

Contractor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good insurance coverage if you're able to pay for it; Salaries in bottom half of competitive range average vacation

Cons

High turnover + no one trusts anyone + micromanagement + boss plays favorites + overworked no one has a plan on what to do other than right now right away and if it goes bad, you get the blame NO WORK LIFE BALANCE TOO + MUCH STRESS

Elanco Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We’ve passed along your feedback and suggest sharing your feedback with your direct manager.

4.0

Mar 14, 2023

Reliable & authentic information.

Country director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Culture of the company is excellent. Good process to develop the employee. Good quality of the products. Very positive brand loyalty by the customers.

Cons

Bureaucracy. Complex process oriented company. High workload.

Elanco Response

3y

Thank you for sharing your positive experiences with our company culture, quality of products and the customer focus. It’s the Elanco promise that we will rigorously innovate to benefit our customers and improve the health of animals.

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