Sr Research Scientist
Elanco
June 27, 2026
Remote friendly (Indianapolis, IN)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
Your Role:
As a Senior Research Scientist in Analytical Development, you will be a key scientific leader on the Technical Development (TD) team, advancing analytical and dissolution control strategies for a small molecule portfolio and supporting the drug development pipeline.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, validate, and deliver analytical and dissolution methods and specifications; evaluate and implement new technologies.
- Interpret complex scientific data; report and present technical results to internal teams and at external conferences.
- Author and support international registration documents; partner with manufacturing and regulatory colleagues for technical submissions.
- Mentor and coach emerging technical talent.
- Ensure compliance with internal/external quality standards and guidelines (GxP, SOPs, HSE).
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
- Education: PhD (5+ years), MS (10+ years), or BS (15+ years) in Analytical Chemistry/Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field.
- Experience: Expertise in chromatographic (HPLC/UPLC), spectroscopic (UV/VIS), and dissolution method development (USP Apparatus II and IV).
- Top skills: Knowledge of quality and regulatory requirements for new drug products; successful regulatory interactions (e.g., FDA/CVM, EMA) on analytical topics.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
- Significant dissolution development and regulatory submission experience.
- Mass spectrometry (MS) and other analytical method development experience.
- Scientific leadership, problem-solving, and creative thinking.
- Collaboration across interdisciplinary/international teams.
- Regulated environment experience (e.g., GMP).
Additional information:
- Travel: 10%
- Location: Global Elanco Headquarters – Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid)
Benefits and Perks:
- 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
As a Senior Research Scientist in Analytical Development, you will be a key scientific leader on the Technical Development (TD) team, advancing analytical and dissolution control strategies for a small molecule portfolio and supporting the drug development pipeline.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, validate, and deliver analytical and dissolution methods and specifications; evaluate and implement new technologies.
- Interpret complex scientific data; report and present technical results to internal teams and at external conferences.
- Author and support international registration documents; partner with manufacturing and regulatory colleagues for technical submissions.
- Mentor and coach emerging technical talent.
- Ensure compliance with internal/external quality standards and guidelines (GxP, SOPs, HSE).
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
- Education: PhD (5+ years), MS (10+ years), or BS (15+ years) in Analytical Chemistry/Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field.
- Experience: Expertise in chromatographic (HPLC/UPLC), spectroscopic (UV/VIS), and dissolution method development (USP Apparatus II and IV).
- Top skills: Knowledge of quality and regulatory requirements for new drug products; successful regulatory interactions (e.g., FDA/CVM, EMA) on analytical topics.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
- Significant dissolution development and regulatory submission experience.
- Mass spectrometry (MS) and other analytical method development experience.
- Scientific leadership, problem-solving, and creative thinking.
- Collaboration across interdisciplinary/international teams.
- Regulated environment experience (e.g., GMP).
Additional information:
- Travel: 10%
- Location: Global Elanco Headquarters – Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid)
Benefits and Perks:
- 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