Research Scientist - Product development
About this role
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!
Your Role: Clinical Development Scientist – Parasiticides
As a Clinical Development Scientist, you will lead the development and execution of global companion and farm animal parasiticide clinical programs supporting Elanco’s innovation pipeline. In this role, you will design, coordinate, and deliver high-quality clinical effectiveness and target animal safety (TAS) studies from early development through regulatory approval in initial target
geographies.
Your Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning and execution of global clinical programs, including pilot and pivotal studies, ensuring compliance with GLP, vGCP, VICH, and other applicable
regulatory standards.
- Develop comprehensive clinical development plans, author study protocols and reports, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver programs on time and with high-quality standards.
- Design and oversee efficacy and TAS studies in partnership with Clinical Development Sciences, Biostatistics, Regulatory Affairs, and external research facilities to support global regulatory approvals.
- Analyze and interpret study data with support from Data Management, Medical Writing, and internal/external reviewers; prepare documentation and support submissions and presentations to regulatory authorities and scientific forums.
- Ensure quality assurance and regulatory compliance while contributing to process improvements, procedural development, and continuous advancement of clinical development practices.
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
- Education: DVM or Ph.D. in Animal Science or related field preferred; MS with relevant experience will be considered. Advanced degree in addition to DVM is desirable.
- Top Skills: Strong project management and organizational capabilities, excellent written and verbal communication skills.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications):
- Proven experience interacting with regulatory authorities and supporting product registrations.
- Working knowledge of GCP, GLP, GMP, and global regulatory frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and external research partners.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to drive clinical programs and align stakeholders.
- Understanding of research and development processes within animal health or pharmaceutical industries.
Additional Information:
- Travel: 10–20% domestic, with potential international travel.
- Location: 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.
Company at a glance
At Elanco, we are united by a genuine love and care for animals. Our purpose - making life better for animals, makes life better - fuels us to break boundaries and inspires us to push further, transforming animal care, going beyond to improve outcomes for animals, customers, and society to create a better, more sustainable world. We are veterinarians, pet owners, farmer’s kids and animal lovers. Our team doesn’t just work in the animal health industry - we live it.
By putting customers’ needs at the center of everything we do, our comprehensive portfolios of trusted brands and focused pipeline are transforming the future of animal care. From developing the first treatment for one of the deadliest diseases in puppies to removing needles from diabetes care to pioneering new sustainable market spaces for farmers, we're raising the bar and making a difference - for animals, for our customers and their business.
Top Benefits
- Relocation packages
- Two weeklong shutdowns
- Parental leave
- Employee Resource Groups
- Annual bonus
- Flexible work arrangements
- 401K matching
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