Solution Architect – Research & Development Systems
Elanco
June 29, 2026
Remote friendly (Indianapolis, IN)
United States
IT
Your Role: Solution Architect – Research & Development Systems
Responsibilities:
- Define and deliver the architecture vision for Elanco’s R&D digital ecosystem, aligned to enterprise architecture principles and technology roadmaps.
- Partner with Product Managers and Principal Engineers to design scalable, compliant, and secure scientific computing solutions.
- Architect and implement integrated R&D systems (ELN, LIMS, LES, CDS, Informatics) using SaaS and cloud-native platforms.
- Apply AI, cloud-native applications, and HPC to optimize research workflows, data pipelines, and predictive modeling.
- Collaborate across IT and R&D to support FAIR data principles and scientific reproducibility.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years architecting and delivering enterprise IT systems.
- Proven experience with pharmaceutical development systems (ELN, LIMS, CDS, LES, Informatics, HPC).
- Strong expertise integrating SaaS and cloud-native solutions using modern architecture frameworks (API-first, service-oriented, event-driven).
- Exceptional communication and leadership; able to translate technical concepts into business value.
Preferred Qualifications:
- HPC architecture and scientific workload management experience (e.g., SLURM, Nextflow).
- Familiarity with FAIR principles and scientific data lifecycle management.
- Knowledge of GxP regulatory/data integrity requirements (e.g., 21 CFR Part 11).
- Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and DevSecOps practices (CI/CD, TDD).
- Azure or Google Cloud solution architecture certifications.
Benefits and Perks (highlights):
- Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end), 8-week parental leave, annual bonus, up to 6% 401(k) matching, flexible work arrangements, relocation packages.
Additional Info:
- Occasional travel; Hybrid work at Global Headquarters – Indianapolis, IN.
Responsibilities:
- Define and deliver the architecture vision for Elanco’s R&D digital ecosystem, aligned to enterprise architecture principles and technology roadmaps.
- Partner with Product Managers and Principal Engineers to design scalable, compliant, and secure scientific computing solutions.
- Architect and implement integrated R&D systems (ELN, LIMS, LES, CDS, Informatics) using SaaS and cloud-native platforms.
- Apply AI, cloud-native applications, and HPC to optimize research workflows, data pipelines, and predictive modeling.
- Collaborate across IT and R&D to support FAIR data principles and scientific reproducibility.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years architecting and delivering enterprise IT systems.
- Proven experience with pharmaceutical development systems (ELN, LIMS, CDS, LES, Informatics, HPC).
- Strong expertise integrating SaaS and cloud-native solutions using modern architecture frameworks (API-first, service-oriented, event-driven).
- Exceptional communication and leadership; able to translate technical concepts into business value.
Preferred Qualifications:
- HPC architecture and scientific workload management experience (e.g., SLURM, Nextflow).
- Familiarity with FAIR principles and scientific data lifecycle management.
- Knowledge of GxP regulatory/data integrity requirements (e.g., 21 CFR Part 11).
- Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and DevSecOps practices (CI/CD, TDD).
- Azure or Google Cloud solution architecture certifications.
Benefits and Perks (highlights):
- Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end), 8-week parental leave, annual bonus, up to 6% 401(k) matching, flexible work arrangements, relocation packages.
Additional Info:
- Occasional travel; Hybrid work at Global Headquarters – Indianapolis, IN.