Sr Research Scientist

Elanco•Indianapolis, IN

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights. Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today! Your Role: As a Senior Research Scientist in Analytical Development, you will be a key scientific leader on our Technical Development (TD) team, directly contributing to Elanco's mission by advancing the analytical and dissolution control strategies for our small molecule portfolio. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting our drug development pipeline through a diverse range of analytical activities, ensuring our new animal health products meet global quality and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Education: PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical development; M.S. in a related field with a minimum of 10 years of experience; or B.S. in a related field with a minimum of 15 years of experience.
Experience: Strong expertise in chromatographic (HPLC/UPLC), spectroscopic (UV/VIS), and dissolution method development (specifically with USP Apparatus II and IV).
Top 2 skills: Extensive knowledge of current quality and regulatory requirements for new drug products and a demonstrated track record of successful interactions with regulatory agencies (e.g., FDA/CVM, EMA) on analytical topics.

Nice To Haves

Significant experience in dissolution development and regulatory submissions.
Experience with mass spectrometry (MS) and other areas of analytical method development.
Proven scientific leadership skills combined with strong problem-solving and creative thinking abilities.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and positively impact interdisciplinary and international teams.
Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., GMP).

Responsibilities

Develop, validate, and deliver robust analytical and dissolution methods and specifications, while driving the evaluation and implementation of new technologies to advance our drug development process.
Interpret complex scientific data, draw relevant conclusions, and effectively report and present technical results to internal teams and at external scientific conferences.
Author and support the generation of international registration documents, partnering with manufacturing and regulatory colleagues to drive drug product commercialization and technical submissions to global health authorities.
Mentor and coach emerging technical talent within the analytical development function, fostering a culture of scientific excellence.
Ensure all activities are compliant with internal and external quality standards and guidelines, including GxP, SOPs, and HSE.