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Elanco
Indianapolis, IN
Source: Elanco careers · View original posting
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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!
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly collaborative and technically versatile Principal Research Scientist to lead our Molecular Pharmacology team. In this role, you will focus on strategic team leadership and scientific execution while building an organization that focuses on the design, development, and implementation of protein and cell-based assays that support our Small Molecule (SMOL) , Large Molecule (Biologics) , and Parasitology research pipelines.
Success in this role requires a deep commitment to cross-functional partnership, ensuring that in vitro data effectively informs the progression of projects across multiple therapeutic modalities and disease areas.
People Leadership: Demonstrable success in building and managing highly performing technical teams in the in vitro pharmacology space
Parasitology Expertise: Prior experience in the development of in vitro assays for parasitic targets or a strong understanding of parasite-host biology.
SMOL Support: Experience working alongside medicinal chemistry teams to provide the data necessary for compound characterization and lead optimization.
Technical Savvy: Familiarity with laboratory automation and data management tools (e.g., ELNs) to ensure workflow integrity and rapid data reporting.
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!
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:
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.
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.
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