Director, Analytical Development – SMTD
Elanco
September 02, 2026
Remote friendly (Indianapolis, IN)
United States
Operations
Director, Analytical Development
Responsibilities:
- Guide, coach, and develop a high-performing team of 5-10 scientists.
- Provide scientific and operational direction for analytical development projects from early-stage through technical transfer to manufacturing.
- Develop and implement analytical strategies for the team and portfolio, aligned with departmental and SMTD objectives.
- Serve as a key subject matter expert on complex analytical challenges; provide technical guidance and represent Elanco in regulatory interactions.
- Foster cross-functional alignment with R&D, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and external partners to ensure successful project execution.
Qualifications:
- Education: PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field; or Master’s degree with extensive equivalent experience.
- Experience: 8+ years (PhD) or 12+ years (Master’s) progressive pharmaceutical industry experience focused on analytical and CMC development for drug products.
- Skills: Deep expertise in small molecule analytical development; drug product performance testing (e.g., dissolution); knowledge of global regulatory expectations (GMP, VICH); proven experience guiding and mentoring scientific teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Animal health pharmaceutical industry experience.
- Experience overseeing technology transfer to manufacturing sites.
- Experience managing external partnerships (e.g., CROs).
- Advanced analytical techniques (e.g., HPLC, HILIC, SEC, MS, NIR).
- Strategic planning and organizational leadership; ability to influence global and cross-functional teams.
Additional Information:
- Travel: 5-10% international.
- Location: Global Elanco Headquarters (Indianapolis, IN); Hybrid.
Benefits (highlights):
- Multiple relocation packages; two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end); 8-week parental leave; annual bonus; flexible work arrangements; up to 6% 401K matching.
Application Instructions:
- Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.
Responsibilities:
- Guide, coach, and develop a high-performing team of 5-10 scientists.
- Provide scientific and operational direction for analytical development projects from early-stage through technical transfer to manufacturing.
- Develop and implement analytical strategies for the team and portfolio, aligned with departmental and SMTD objectives.
- Serve as a key subject matter expert on complex analytical challenges; provide technical guidance and represent Elanco in regulatory interactions.
- Foster cross-functional alignment with R&D, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and external partners to ensure successful project execution.
Qualifications:
- Education: PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field; or Master’s degree with extensive equivalent experience.
- Experience: 8+ years (PhD) or 12+ years (Master’s) progressive pharmaceutical industry experience focused on analytical and CMC development for drug products.
- Skills: Deep expertise in small molecule analytical development; drug product performance testing (e.g., dissolution); knowledge of global regulatory expectations (GMP, VICH); proven experience guiding and mentoring scientific teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Animal health pharmaceutical industry experience.
- Experience overseeing technology transfer to manufacturing sites.
- Experience managing external partnerships (e.g., CROs).
- Advanced analytical techniques (e.g., HPLC, HILIC, SEC, MS, NIR).
- Strategic planning and organizational leadership; ability to influence global and cross-functional teams.
Additional Information:
- Travel: 5-10% international.
- Location: Global Elanco Headquarters (Indianapolis, IN); Hybrid.
Benefits (highlights):
- Multiple relocation packages; two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end); 8-week parental leave; annual bonus; flexible work arrangements; up to 6% 401K matching.
Application Instructions:
- Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.