Senior Research Scientist for Parenteral Drug Products in Small Molecule Technical Development (m/f/d) jobs in United States
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Elanco · 6 hours ago

Senior Research Scientist for Parenteral Drug Products in Small Molecule Technical Development (m/f/d)

positionIndianapolis, IN
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Elanco is a global leader in animal health, dedicated to innovation and delivering products to prevent and treat disease in animals. The Senior Research Scientist will lead formulation development for parenteral drug products, overseeing the entire drug product development life cycle and ensuring compliance with cGMP standards.

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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

Qualification

PhD in Pharmaceutical ScienceFormulation developmentCGMP knowledgeRegulatory guidelines knowledgeEnglish proficiencyGerman knowledgeCollaboration skillsProblem-solving mindset

Required

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

Preferred

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

Company

Elanco

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Elanco is an animal health company that manufactures and markets a diverse range of products to promote animal health and well-being.
dateFounded in 1954
location
Greenfield, Indiana, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
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https://www.elanco.com

H1B Sponsorship

Elanco has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (9)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$252.86M
Key Investors
AncoraBill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2023-12-30Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2018-09-19IPO
2017-05-24Grant· $2.86M

Leadership Team

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Dave Kinard
Executive Vice President Human Resources, Corporate Affairs & Administration
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Jennifer Black
Senior Director, Global Indirect Procurement
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