Lead Software Engineer - Product Safety

Elanco; Reading; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco in Hook, United Kingdom, seeks a Lead Software Engineer to drive the global implementation of the RX Logic pharmacovigilance SaaS platform. You will own end-to-end technical solutions, ensuring seamless data flow across R&D, Manufacturing and Regulatory systems while setting coding standards for the engineering community.

You will lead a team, implement secure, scalable architectures using REST, GraphQL and JSON, and embed GDPR and GxP compliance across projects.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME for RX Logic SaaS platform, architecting robust API patterns (REST, GraphQL, JSON) to connect with upstream and downstream systems across R&D, Manufacturing, and Regulatory.
• Design and build scalable, full-stack solutions across front-end and back-end technologies with security, privacy, data protection, and regulatory compliance (GxP, GDPR).
• Partner with Product Owners, Product Managers, and Designers to shape the backlog and translate business requirements into engineering approaches.
• Lead and coach engineers within the Product Safety team and manage stakeholder expectations to prevent knowledge silos.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation, including AI-enabled integrations and modern delivery practices.

Job description

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! We're looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join Elanco's Product Safety engineering team, driving the global implementation of our Pharmacovigilance SaaS platform, RX Logic.
You'll own complex technical solutions end-to-end, ensuring seamless data flow and integration across the Elanco ecosystem while setting the technical standard for the wider engineering community.
This is a high-impact role at the heart of Elanco's Pharmacovigilance long-term strategy, working across R&D, Manufacturing, and Regulatory systems.

Your Responsibilities:

• Act as the Subject Matter Expert for the RX Logic SaaS platform, architecting robust API patterns (REST, GraphQL, JSON) to connect the platform with upstream and downstream systems across R&D, Manufacturing, and Regulatory.
• Design and build scalable, full-stack solutions across front-end and back-end technologies, embedding security, privacy, data protection, and regulatory compliance (GxP, GDPR) into every digital solution.
• Partner with Product Owners, Product Managers, and Designers to shape the product backlog, validate feature feasibility, and translate business requirements into sound engineering approaches.
• Lead and coach engineers within the Product Safety team, sharing best practice across Elanco's wider Engineering community and managing stakeholder expectations to prevent knowledge silos.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation, including AI-enabled integrations and modern delivery practices, to enhance both the developer and end-user experience.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience designing modern application architectures (Service-Oriented Architecture, API-centric design, Twelve-Factor App) and delivering cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud.
• Proven experience architecting and building API integration patterns (REST, GraphQL, JSON) connecting SaaS platforms with enterprise systems.
• Hands-on full-stack engineering experience (TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, Next.js/React) within a DevSecOps culture, including CI/CD, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and Kubernetes-based deployment.
• Background in data engineering (Oracle, SQL, ETL) with an understanding of GxP and GDPR data governance, combined with strong communication skills across technical and business stakeholders in complex, regulated environments.

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

• Working knowledge of the RX Logic platform or broader pharmacovigilance / Global SaaS Case Management tools.
• Experience integrating AI and agentic workflows into custom software solutions.
• Exposure to Oracle-based platforms.
• Practical understanding of data foundations and integrations feeding downstream data products.
• Experience working with authentication and authorisation protocols/patterns.

Travel: Occasional travel may be required.

Location: UK - Hook.

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