Principal Scientist, Biologics Analytical Development

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG

Indianapolis (IN)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages
Two weeklong shutdowns (US)
8-week parental leave
Employee Resource Groups
Annual bonus

Job summary

Elanco is seeking a Principal Scientist in Analytical Development to lead method development for therapeutic proteins across discovery to first product registration. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong analytical expertise, and collaboration with Global Quality, Regulatory Affairs-CMC, and manufacturing teams.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with biologics (mAb, complex proteins), state-of-the-art analytical techniques (UPLC/HPLC, SEC, IEX, RP-HPLC, LC/MS), and a

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. or M.S./B.S. in analytical chemistry/biochemistry with extensive pharma industry experience.
  • Experience leading analytical development for biologics and related modalities.
  • Strong background in separations science and analytical method development.

Responsibilities

  • Lead program-specific method development for biologics from discovery to regulatory filing.
  • Provide hands-on technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Develop and transfer release, characterization, and stability assays.
  • Mentor junior scientists and manage project timelines.

Skills

Analytical method development
Biologics analysis
UPLC/HPLC
SEC
IEX
RP-HPLC
Team leadership
Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in analytical chemistry/biochemistry
M.S. in analytical chemistry/biochemistry
B.S. in analytical chemistry/biochemistry

Tools

UPLC/HPLC
SEC
IEX
RP-HPLC
LC/MS

Job description

Elanco is seeking a Principal Scientist in Analytical Development to lead method development for therapeutic proteins across discovery to first product registration. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong analytical expertise, and collaboration with Global Quality, Regulatory Affairs-CMC, and manufacturing teams.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with biologics (mAb, complex proteins), state-of-the-art analytical techniques (UPLC/HPLC, SEC, IEX, RP-HPLC, LC/MS), and a

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