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!
As Principal Research Scientist, Pet Health Clinical Development, Dermatology and Therapeutics, you will conduct and coordinate the development of global Pet Health clinical development programs (primarily effectiveness) from their inception through approval in initial target geographies. Specifically, this person will plan and execute pilot and pivotal studies in compliance with global regulatory standards (principally vGCP & VICH) and guidelines. It involves authoring of study protocols and reports, selecting internal sites or Contract Research Organizations (CROs) to conduct studies, coordination, and managing studies.
Reporting to the Clinical Leader, the incumbent will have the opportunity to design and execute studies that will deliver Elanco’s innovation pipeline to customers.
Your 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).
- Specific duties include executing individual clinical programs. In cooperation with other teams (i.e. CDS, Biostatistics, Regulatory Affairs), design and write protocols for laboratory and field efficacy studies 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.
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
- Education: A DVM or a Ph.D. in an animal health related field is preferred. An MS with experience will be considered.
- Experience: 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
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
- 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
Additional Information:
- Travel: < 25%
- Location: Global Elanco Headquarters - Indianapolis, IN - Hybrid Work Environment
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented 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
Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.
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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
Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.
Skills Required
- DVM or PhD in an animal health-related field
- MS degree with relevant experience may be considered
- At least 5 years of product development experience within or closely associated with the pharmaceutical industry
- Ability to organize and manage multiple projects with strong attention to detail
- Self-motivated ability to work and learn independently
- Current knowledge of applicable global, national, and federal regulations for evaluating therapeutic products
- Understanding of research and development processes
- Experience developing and executing clinical programs
- Working knowledge of GCP, GLP, GMP, and quality systems
- Experience working with regulatory authorities
- Ability to collaborate with external partners and CROs
- Strong communication and project coordination skills
Elanco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Elanco and has not been reviewed or approved by Elanco.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off options are broad, including PTO, flexible leave, and the ability to purchase additional vacation. These provisions are highlighted as supportive of work-life balance.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision alongside company-paid life, disability, and wellness support. Pet insurance and assistance programs reinforce a comprehensive wellbeing offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a U.S. 401(k) and, for some employees, access to a defined benefit pension. These programs add meaningful long-term value to total rewards.
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What We Do
At Elanco, we work to improve the health of animals through innovative products and services for pets and farm animals around the world. As a global animal health company, we provide solutions that empower our customers to advance a vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life. Since 1954, Elanco has committed to empowering veterinarians, farmers, and all those who care for animals with the tools they need to help animals live healthy lives. Healthier animals are the key to making our lives better - This is the fundamental belief uniting all global Elanco employees. That’s why we are committed to the idea that our business can be a unique force for good for all in society. Through our Elanco Healthy Purpose™ framework of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments, we focus on delivering sustainable solutions to advance the well-being of animals, people and the planet. This program also enables our employees around the world to take paid time off to make an impact as a volunteer, offering their time or talent to give back to our customers, causes and communities. #ElancoHealthyPurpose #WeAreElanco
