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’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

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: Sr. Scientist - Vaccine Analytical Development

As a Senior Vaccine Scientist, Analytical Development at Elanco, you'll lead the development, qualification, validation, and implementation of cutting-edge analytical, bioanalytical, and characterization methods for our Food and Companion Animal Vaccine products. Your expertise will drive change and set new standards, putting Elanco at the forefront of the industry. You'll cultivate a culture of intellectual curiosity, implementing best practices of Quality by Design (QbD) to ensure the successful release of vaccines. 

Your Responsibilities: 

• Leading the development and validation of analytical methods for assessing the quality, purity, potency, and stability of vaccine products. Including control strategy, benchmarking against industry standards and partnering with Regulatory and Quality to align and define the registration strategy.




• Establish the analytical capability that creates a strategic advantage against industry peers. 




• Partner with Global Vaccine Strategy (R&D, QC, Regulatory and Manufacturing). 




• Transfer methods to Quality Control or third-party personnel. 




• Develop and verify, qualify, and validation of analytical methods (Bioassay/ELISA) to support in-process, release, characterization analysis, and stability testing of antigen ingredient and final vaccine. 

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): 

• Education: Master’s or Ph.D. in analytical, biophysical, biochemistry, molecular/cell biology, or related field; alternatively, skills commensurate with a PhD scientist. 




• Required Experience: Minimum 8+ years’ experience in development of bioassays or ELISA assays  




• Top 2 skills: Proficiency in ELISA development, potency assay techniques, reagent manipulation, and cell culture methodologies.  Proficient in utilizing analytical tools such as Octet, SEC, FPLC, and Antibody Purification.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications): 

• Experience with assay development in the Animal Health industry is highly desired. 




• Experience with the vaccine development process, including knowledge of regulatory compliance issues. 




• Fundamental knowledge of cGMP/GLP/USDA compliance requirements. 




• Infectious Disease (Viral or Bacterial Pathogens) 

Additional Information: 

• Travel: Position will require up to 25% travel. 




• Location: Fort Dodge, Iowa - groundbreaking vaccine research site!

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