Senior Research Scientist: Target Discovery & AI-Driven Leads

Elanco in; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Shutdowns

Parental leave

Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus

401K matching

Job summary

Elanco is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to lead novel target identification and validation across animal diseases, guiding cross-functional teams through early drug discovery using in vitro techniques and AI/ML-enabled platforms. The role emphasizes rapid Hit-to-Lead progression for small molecules and biologics.

Key responsibilities include designing high-throughput screening, integrating translational models and NAMs, and managing external partnerships to accelerate discovery while

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant field with postdoctoral training.
• Professional experience in industry research and early-stage biotech/drug discovery.
• Experience leading cross-functional discovery projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead target identification and validation using in vitro/in vivo methods, literature reviews, and AI/ML.
• Design and deploy high-throughput, multi-modal screening strategies to identify starting points.
• Guide cross-functional teams from concept to target validation in collaboration with multiple science groups.
• Develop translational biomarker strategies and NAM-based disease models to accelerate discovery.

Skills

Target identification

Target validation

NAMs

AI/ML

Education

Ph.D. in Cell/Molecular Biology

Tools

CRISPR/Cas9

Organoids

DEL

Job description

Elanco is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to lead novel target identification and validation across animal diseases, guiding cross-functional teams through early drug discovery using in vitro techniques and AI/ML-enabled platforms. The role emphasizes rapid Hit-to-Lead progression for small molecules and biologics.

Key responsibilities include designing high-throughput screening, integrating translational models and NAMs, and managing external partnerships to accelerate discovery while