The posting
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!
About Elanco
Making animals' lives better makes life better – join our team today!
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. 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 where new ways of thinking are championed, dynamic teams collaborate, and individuals acquire skills to propel their careers to new heights.
Your Role
The Biopharma Technical Development team located in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Scientist responsible for providing scientific and technical expertise for the development and launch of new biological drug substances in an innovative and fast-paced organization.
This role is focused on downstream process development with an emphasis on monoclonal antibodies, therapeutic proteins, and other biological modalities. You will design and execute downstream process development activities at bench and pilot scales, support scale-up, technical transfers, process implementation, and clinical material production at both internal and external manufacturing sites. Beyond technical execution, this position requires strong organizational management, excellent communication skills, and cross-functional collaboration across departments and geographies
Your Responsibilities
- Downstream Process Development & Experimentation:Design and conduct downstream process development experiments supporting early- and late-stage biological programs (monoclonal antibodies, therapeutic proteins, and other modalities).Apply principles of Quality by Design (QbD) to process development, process characterization, and risk mitigation.Serve as a key downstream technical resource for Biopharma Technical Development, TS/MS, and commercial manufacturing teams.
- Scale-Up, Tech Transfer & Implementation:Support scale-up and technology transfer activities to both internal manufacturing sites and external CDMO/CRO partners.Support process implementation and clinical material production runs across bench, pilot, and manufacturing scales.
- Data Analysis & Technical Documentation:Review, interpret, and present process and analytical data clearly to key project stakeholders and leadership.Author, review, and edit critical source documents, including risk assessments, development reports, batch records, and regulatory support documentation.
What You Need to Succeed (Basic Qualifications)
- Education: Bachelor’s (B.S.) or Master’s (M.S.) degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
- Experience:M.S. with 0–2 years of relevant, hands-on laboratory experience (industry or academic); ORB.S. with 5+ years of relevant, hands-on laboratory experience (industry or academic).Direct experience in downstream biologics process development (preferably for mammalian cell culture-based products) or in protein purification.
- Technical Skills: Demonstrated ability to apply scientific principles to solve process development challenges, coupled with foundational knowledge of experimental design, data analysis, and process scale-up principles.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Additional Preferences)
- Direct hands-on experience developing downstream unit operations, including chromatography, UF/DF (tangential flow filtration), and standard filtration unit operations.
- Demonstrated track record in the development, process characterization, and scale-up of a biological modality to manufacturing.
- Solid understanding of upstream cell culture operations and analytical methods used to characterize biologics.
- Experience working within a cGMP regulated biopharmaceutical environment.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate ambiguity, and work effectively both independently and within interdisciplinary teams.
- Strong scientific/technical writing and presentation capabilities.
- Prior experience in the Animal Health industry (preferred, but not essential).
Work Environment & Travel Requirements
- Work Location: Global Elanco Headquarters, Indianapolis, IN.
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid (mix of on-site laboratory/office presence and remote work).
- Travel: Approximately 10% domestic and/or international business travel.
Inclusion & Diversity Note
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!
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! Key highlights include:
- Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO plus two week-long company-wide US shutdowns (Summer & Year-End).
- Retirement & Savings: Up to 6% 401(k) company matching and annual performance bonus eligibility.
- Family Support: 8-week fully paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements.
- Relocation: Multiple comprehensive relocation packages available for eligible candidates.
- Community & Belonging: Access to 9 active global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
Equal Opportunity Employer & Compliance
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 transferable 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.
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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.
