Principal Research Scientist – Pet Health Clinical Development, Dermatology and Therapeutics

Elanco•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a global leader in animal health, Elanco is dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment, valuing new ways of thinking and providing opportunities for career growth. The Principal Research Scientist, Pet Health Clinical Development, Dermatology and Therapeutics, will conduct and coordinate the development of global Pet Health clinical development programs (effectiveness, target animal safety (TAS)) from inception through approval in initial target geographies. This involves planning and executing pilot and pivotal studies in compliance with global regulatory standards (including GLP, vGCP & VICH) and guidelines, authoring study protocols and reports, selecting internal sites or Contract Research Organizations (CROs), and managing studies. Reporting to the Clinical Leader, this role offers the opportunity to design and execute studies that will deliver Elanco’s innovation pipeline to customers.

Requirements

A DVM or a Ph.D. in an animal health related field is preferred. An MS with experience will be considered.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in product development within or closely associated with the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
Outstanding organization, motivation and communication: ability to organize and manage a variety of projects at any one time demonstrating strict attention to detail; self-motivated and able to work and learn without direct supervision.
Current knowledge of all pertinent global / national / federal regulations under which therapeutic products are evaluated.

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of research and development processes
Acting as strategist and facilitator to drive clinical programs
Good understanding and working knowledge of GCP/GLP/GMP and quality; proven experience working with regulatory authorities
Demonstrated ability to work with external partners
Experience and displayed achievements within the key competencies of Strategic Mindset, Business Insight, Cultivating Innovation, and Driving a Vision

Responsibilities

Formulate comprehensive clinical development plans for each new product.
Build effective relationships within and outside Research and Development (Portfolio and Project Leadership, Regulatory Affairs and Pharmacovigilance, Clinical Development Sciences (CDS), R&D Quality Assurance, Marketing, Manufacturing and Quality) during development of products and life cycle management to assure that all parties involved meet critical deadlines and deliver work with appropriate quality attributes (GCP, GLP).
Execute individual clinical programs.
In cooperation with other teams (i.e. CDS, Biostatistics, Regulatory Affairs), design and write protocols for laboratory and field efficacy studies and TAS to generate information that will lead to regulatory approval of products.
Work cooperatively with CDS to select suitable research facilities and qualified researchers to execute protocols.
Coordinate with other teams to ensure study monitoring according to current applicable regulations, company policies, and management expectations.
With support from other teams (i.e. Data Management, Medical Writing, Biostatistics, and internal / external SME reviewers), analyze and interpret results and author study reports.
Work collaboratively with Regulatory Affairs to prepare reports and data for submission to regulatory agencies and present data to regulatory authorities and/or scientific meetings.
Ensure quality assurance/regulatory compliance and participate and/or lead administrative and procedural activities such as development of new processes and / or functional procedures.
Attend scientific meetings, continuing education courses and keep abreast of scientific advances and new developments in the animal health industry and veterinary profession.