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:
Associate, R&D - Formulation and Development
As an Associate in our Formulation and Development team, you will play a crucial part in advancing our pipeline of innovative animal health solutions. You will be responsible for the hands-on development of early-stage formulation candidates, preparing them for pivotal clinical trials. Partnering with a team of dedicated scientists, you will help shape the future of our oral, topical, and injectable products, directly contributing to Elanco’s mission of enriching life.
Your Responsibilities:
Develop and characterize early-stage formulation candidates for various delivery methods (oral, topical, injectable).
Prepare and document formulations for clinical trials under GLP/GMP conditions, utilizing techniques like 3D printing for pharmaceutical development.
Perform robust characterization of pharmaceutical materials; evaluate, interpret, and verify analytical and formulation data to ensure accuracy.
Maintain a state of readiness in the laboratory by managing equipment calibration, maintaining supply inventory, and authoring procedural documents.
Work collaboratively with other researchers, provide technical training, and manage project timelines to ensure business needs are met efficiently and safely.
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
Experience: A minimum of 1-2 years of experience working in a pharmaceutical laboratory environment.
Top Skills: Strong problem-solving skills at an individual and team level; ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships to achieve project goals.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
Hands-on experience with a variety of pharmaceutical formulation and characterization techniques.
A basic understanding of and experience with 3D printing for pharmaceutical development.
Demonstrated ability to independently evaluate, interpret, and verify complex analytical and formulation data.
Experience authoring technical documents, such as laboratory methods, validation protocols, or GMP reports.
Additional Information:
Travel: 10% on an annual percentage basis
Location: Global Elanco Headquarters - Indianapolis, IN - Hybrid Work Environment
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!
Elanco Benefits and Perks:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:
Multiple relocation packages
Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
8-week parental leave
9 Employee Resource Groups
Annual bonus offering
Flexible work arrangements
Up to 6% 401K matching
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