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: Senior Research Scientist - Farm Animal Clinical Development, Vaccines and Infectious Diseases As a Senior Research Scientist, you will be an integral member of the Farm Animal Clinical Development team, dedicated to bringing innovative vaccines and therapeutics to our customers. Reporting to the Clinical Team Lead, you will have the opportunity to conduct and coordinate global clinical programs, from inception through to approval, that directly contribute to Elanco's mission of enriching life by progressing the health of animals. In this role, you will be responsible for progressing the development of products targeting important farm animal diseases.
Your Responsibilities:
● Develop, plan, coordinate, and implement high-quality clinical studies (host animal safety and efficacy) for new farm animal vaccines and therapeutics.
● Author and design key study documentation, including clinical development plans, protocols, and final reports in compliance with US and global regulatory standards (USDA, GCP, GLP).
● Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Regulatory Affairs, CDS, Biostatistics, etc.) to analyze and interpret study results for submission to regulatory agencies.
● Serve as a key clinical representative in interactions with regulatory authorities and external research partners.
● Ensure all clinical program activities maintain the highest level of quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
● Education: A DVM or Ph.D. in Animal Science or a related field is preferred; an M.S. with extensive experience will be considered.
● Experience: 5+ years of experience in vaccine product development, infectious disease research or a closely related field.
● Top 2 skills: Proven ability to design, execute, and report on clinical studies (safety and efficacy) in compliance with GCP and GLP standards; coupled with the ability to organize and manage multiple complex projects and studies simultaneously with strong attention to detail.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
● Basic understanding of research and development processes.
● Experience acting as a strategist and facilitator to guide clinical programs.
● Proven experience working with regulatory authorities.
● Good understanding and working knowledge of USDA/GCP/GLP/GMP and quality.
● Demonstrated ability to work with external partners.
● Experience and displayed achievements within the key competencies of Strategic Mindset, Business Insight, Cultivating Innovation, and Guiding a Vision.
Additional Information:
● Travel: 10-20% Domestic and possible International
● Location: Indianapolis, IN - On-Site 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
Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status