Senior Scientist, Farm Animal Vaccine Clinical Development

Elanco; Kansas City (KS); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple relocation packages

8-week parental leave

Annual bonus offering

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6% 401K matching

Job summary

Elanco seeks a Senior Research Scientist to advance farm animal vaccine and infectious disease programs. You will design and manage global host animal safety and efficacy studies, coordinating cross-functional teams across R&D, Regulatory Affairs, and external partners to deliver robust data for regulatory submissions.

Ideal candidates have experience with GxP/VICH guidelines, strong project management skills, and a passion for translating science into safe, effective veterinary products.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Experience designing host animal safety/efficacy studies under GxP/VICH-GCP.
• Strong planning, organization and cross-functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate and execute host animal safety and efficacy studies per USDA/GLP/vGCP/VICH.
• Collaborate with CDS, external facilities, CROs and regulatory partners.
• Analyze and report trial data for global regulatory submissions.
• Represent scientific strategy in regulatory interactions and conferences.
• Drive continuous improvement and mentor colleagues in veterinary vaccine development.

Skills

Host animal safety protocols

GxP/VICH-GCP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Master’s Degree in Animal Science / Veterinary Sciences / Microbiology / Immunology / related field

DVM or PhD welcomed

Job description

Elanco seeks a Senior Research Scientist to advance farm animal vaccine and infectious disease programs. You will design and manage global host animal safety and efficacy studies, coordinating cross-functional teams across R&D, Regulatory Affairs, and external partners to deliver robust data for regulatory submissions.

Ideal candidates have experience with GxP/VICH guidelines, strong project management skills, and a passion for translating science into safe, effective veterinary products.