Michele Sawyer

Michele Sawyer, CPA, currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at the Indiana Biosciences Research Institute since September 2022, where responsibilities include financial leadership, oversight of the endowment, and advancement initiatives. Prior to this role, Michele held significant positions at Elanco, including Executive Director Finance and General Auditor, where leadership was provided during the company's IPO and the management of a large auditing team. Michele's extensive background at Eli Lilly and Company encompassed roles such as Director Corporate Financial Planning and Controller of the R&D Portfolio, delivering strategic financial insights and managing substantial budgets. Michele holds a BS in Business with concentrations in Accounting and International Business from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business and additional education from the University of Limburg in the Netherlands.