Tracey Ward
Strategic Executive Leader ▪️ Operations & Governance Oversight ▪️ Build Global Cross-functional & Diverse Teams ▪️ Visionary ▪️ Drive Transformational Change
Elanco•Greenfield, Indiana, United States
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Highly innovative strategic executive leader of enterprise process transformation division with over 20+ years of expertise gained through global leadership roles in product development, regulatory, strategy, operational excellence, and change management in the animal health industry. As part of Fortune 1000 company, well known for exceptional ability to solve complex business issues and integrate large acquisitions successfully. Dedicated to fostering collaboration among multi-cultural, multi-functional, and interdisciplinary teams, while driving continuous improvement to deliver high-level strategies that benefit the entire organization. Clear communicator among all levels of stakeholders and vast understanding of team dynamics as respected leader and valuable asset to any corporate setting.
Career Timeline
- ElancoCurrentJun 2001–Present· 25 yrs 4 mos
- Executive Director, Enterprise Data and Process ExcellenceCurrentAug 2024–Present
- Executive Director, Enterprise Process TransformationOct 2022–May 2025
- Chief Operating Officer, Innovation & RegulatoryDec 2018–Oct 2022
- Senior Director, Pharmaceutical & Vaccine Science & TechnologyMar 2017–Nov 2018
- Senior Director, Global RegulatoryFeb 2016–Mar 2017
- Director, Regulatory Surveillance and ComplianceJun 2011–Feb 2016
- Manager, US Regulatory SurveillanceOct 2009–Jun 2011
- Six Sigma Black BeltNov 2007–Oct 2009
- Asst. Sr. Analytical Chemist/Outsourcing CoordinatorMay 2004–Nov 2007
- Analytical ChemistJun 2001–May 2004
Education
M.S.
Analytical Chemistry
The University of Georgia
B.S.
Chemistry
Piedmont University