Sr Research Scientist
Elanco
August 30, 2026
Remote friendly (Indianapolis, IN)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
Role (Senior Research Scientist, Analytical Development)
- Key scientific leader on the Technical Development (TD) team supporting analytical and dissolution control strategies for a small molecule portfolio.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, validate, and deliver analytical and dissolution methods and specifications; evaluate/implement new technologies.
- Interpret complex scientific data; report and present technical results internally and externally.
- Author/support international registration documents; partner with manufacturing and regulatory teams for commercialization and technical submissions.
- Mentor and coach emerging technical talent.
- Ensure compliance with internal/external quality standards and guidelines (GxP, SOPs, HSE).
Minimum qualifications:
- Education: PhD (5+ years) or M.S. (10+ years) or B.S. (15+ years) in Analytical Chemistry/Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field.
- Experience: Strong chromatographic (HPLC/UPLC), spectroscopic (UV/VIS), and dissolution method development (USP Apparatus II and IV).
- Skills: Deep knowledge of quality/regulatory requirements for new drug products; demonstrated success working with regulators (e.g., FDA/CVM, EMA).
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience in dissolution development and regulatory submissions.
- Mass spectrometry (MS) and other analytical method development.
- Scientific leadership; strong problem-solving and creative thinking.
- Collaboration across interdisciplinary/international teams.
- Experience in regulated environments (e.g., GMP).
Benefits:
- Multiple relocation packages; two weeklong shutdowns; 8-week parental leave; 9 Employee Resource Groups; annual bonus; flexible work arrangements; up to 6% 401(k) matching.
Additional info:
- Travel: 10%; Location: Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid).
- Key scientific leader on the Technical Development (TD) team supporting analytical and dissolution control strategies for a small molecule portfolio.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, validate, and deliver analytical and dissolution methods and specifications; evaluate/implement new technologies.
- Interpret complex scientific data; report and present technical results internally and externally.
- Author/support international registration documents; partner with manufacturing and regulatory teams for commercialization and technical submissions.
- Mentor and coach emerging technical talent.
- Ensure compliance with internal/external quality standards and guidelines (GxP, SOPs, HSE).
Minimum qualifications:
- Education: PhD (5+ years) or M.S. (10+ years) or B.S. (15+ years) in Analytical Chemistry/Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field.
- Experience: Strong chromatographic (HPLC/UPLC), spectroscopic (UV/VIS), and dissolution method development (USP Apparatus II and IV).
- Skills: Deep knowledge of quality/regulatory requirements for new drug products; demonstrated success working with regulators (e.g., FDA/CVM, EMA).
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience in dissolution development and regulatory submissions.
- Mass spectrometry (MS) and other analytical method development.
- Scientific leadership; strong problem-solving and creative thinking.
- Collaboration across interdisciplinary/international teams.
- Experience in regulated environments (e.g., GMP).
Benefits:
- Multiple relocation packages; two weeklong shutdowns; 8-week parental leave; 9 Employee Resource Groups; annual bonus; flexible work arrangements; up to 6% 401(k) matching.
Additional info:
- Travel: 10%; Location: Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid).