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: Senior Research Scientist for Parenteral Drug Products in Small Molecule Technical Development (m/f/d)
As a Senior Research Scientist, you will be part of the Small Molecule Technical Development team to lead formulation development for parenteral drug products. In this role, you’ll be responsible for advancing formulation development throughout the entire drug product development life cycle, including development of formulations for small molecule and peptide drugs, study material supply (GMP and non-GMP), to managing internal lab units and external partnerships, and supporting submissions.
Your Responsibilities:
Lead the planning, execution, and coordination of sterile product development in the formulation lab, focusing on parenteral small molecule and peptide dosage forms.
Design, review, and recommend changes to scientific protocols and procedures for aseptic processing and sterile manufacturing.
Perform data analysis, present results, and troubleshoot issues related to parenteral formulation stability, sterility, and manufacturing processes.
Author scientific reports, SOPs, and support the preparation of registration documents.
Oversee and provide technical guidance to external partners, ensuring adherence to cGMP for sterile products.
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
PhD degree in Pharmaceutical Science
A minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry
Min. 3 years of demonstrated expertise in formulation development of parenteral dosage forms, process scale-up, and a strong working knowledge of cGMP for sterile product manufacturing and quality control.
Understanding and strong working knowledge of GMP and industry/global regulatory guidelines, such as VICH and ICH, specifically pertaining to sterile product manufacturing and quality control.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
Expertise in long-acting and depot dosage forms
Proficiency in English language and good German knowledge
Proven ability to collaborate effectively across diverse R&D teams and external partners.
An innovative mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Ability to work effectively and flexibly within and across Elanco R&D teams, manufacturing, and external collaborators.
Additional Information: Travel: 5-10% Location: Elanco Monheim, Germany or Elanco Headquarter Indianapolis, US
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
Other facts
About Elanco
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.
What you'll do
- Lead formulation development for parenteral drug products, focusing on small molecule and peptide dosage forms. Oversee sterile product development, manage internal lab units, and ensure compliance with cGMP standards.
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