Jacob Shields

Jacob Shields has a strong background in research and analytics, with a focus on statistics. Jacob has held multiple roles at Elanco, starting as a Graduate Intern in Statistics in 2013 and progressing to Senior Research Scientist in the Portfolio Analytics & Decision Sciences department. Jacob's work at Elanco includes conducting statistical analysis, developing analytics models, and providing consultancy services. Jacob has also worked as a Graduate Assistant and Tutor at Indiana University Bloomington, where they gained experience in statistical research and teaching. Additionally, Jacob has interned at Eli Lilly and Company, where they further developed their statistical skills. Jacob is currently working at BiomEdit as a Senior Research Scientist.

Jacob Shields completed their education in a chronological sequence. Jacob began their academic journey in 2004 at Lawrence Central High School, where they pursued an honors program. After graduating from high school in 2008, Jacob attended Indiana University Bloomington, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Statistics and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics, both obtained in 2012. Following their undergraduate studies, they continued their education at the same institution and obtained a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Statistical Science in 2017.

In addition to their formal education, Jacob obtained certifications in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt from Purdue University in December 2021 and in Strategic Portfolio Decisions from The University of Texas at Austin's Red McCombs School of Business in December 2018.