Solution Architect – Research & Development Systems

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeklong shutdowns

8-week parental leave

Annual bonus

Up to 6% 401(k) matching

Job summary

A global leader in animal health is seeking a Solution Architect for Research & Development Systems in Indianapolis. This role involves leading digital transformation efforts, architecting pharmaceutical development platforms, and ensuring compliance with FAIR data principles. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems and at least 5 years of experience in enterprise IT systems, along with strong communication skills. The position supports a hybrid work environment, offering competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in architecting enterprise IT systems.
• Proven experience in modern architecture frameworks.
• Experience with regulatory and data integrity in GxP environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the architecture vision for R&D digital ecosystem.
• Design scalable scientific computing solutions.
• Implement integrated R&D systems using SaaS platforms.
• Apply emerging technologies such as AI, cloud-native applications, and HPC to optimize research workflows, data pipelines, and predictive modeling.
• Collaborate across IT and R&D to ensure systems support FAIR data principles and scientific reproducibility.

Skills

Experience supporting pharmaceutical development systems

Strong technical expertise in SaaS solutions

Exceptional communication skills

LES

Informatics

HPC

Cloud-native architectures

API-first design

Communication skills

Leadership

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud-native frameworks

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

Solution Architect – Research & Development Systems page is loaded## Solution Architect – Research & Development Systemslocations: Indianapolis, INtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 24 Days Agojob requisition id: R0023563**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!****Your Role: Solution Architect – Research & Development Systems**As a Solution Architect within Elanco IT, you will help lead the digital transformation of Elanco’s global R&D organization. You will drive the adoption of modern pharmaceutical development platforms, including High-Performance Computing, AI/ML systems, Electronic Lab Notebooks, and Laboratory Execution Systems, to accelerate drug discovery and development in areas such as bioinformatics, computational chemistry, genomics, and systems biology.In this role, you’ll shape Elanco’s scientific technology landscape by guiding architecture decisions, influencing technology investments, and aligning solutions with enterprise standards and research innovation goals.**Your Responsibilities:*** Define and deliver the architecture vision for Elanco’s R&D digital ecosystem, aligning with enterprise architecture principles and technology roadmaps.* Partner with Product Managers and Principal Engineers to design scalable, compliant, and secure scientific computing solutions.* Architect and implement integrated R&D systems (ELN, LIMS, LES, CDS, Informatics) using SaaS and cloud-native platforms.* Apply emerging technologies such as AI, cloud-native applications, and HPC to optimize research workflows, data pipelines, and predictive modeling.* Collaborate across IT and R&D to ensure systems support FAIR data principles and scientific reproducibility.**What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):*** **Education:** Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.* **Experience:** Minimum 5 years architecting and delivering enterprise IT systems.* **Key Skills:** + Proven experience supporting pharmaceutical development systems (ELN, LIMS, CDS, LES, Informatics, HPC). + Strong technical expertise integrating SaaS and cloud-native solutions using modern architecture frameworks (API-first, service-oriented, event-driven). + Exceptional communication and leadership skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value.**What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications):*** Experience designing architectures for High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments and scientific workload management (e.g., SLURM, Nextflow).* Familiarity with FAIR data principles and scientific data lifecycle management.* Knowledge of regulatory and data integrity requirements in GxP environments (e.g., 21 CFR Part 11).* Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and modern DevSecOps practices (CI/CD, TDD).* Solution architecture certifications in Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform.**Additional Information:*** **Travel:** Occasional* **Location:** Global Elanco Headquarters – Greenfield, IN (Hybrid Work Environment)**Elanco Benefits and Perks:**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:* Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US* 8-week parental leave* 9 Employee Resource Groups* Annual bonus offering and up to 6% 401(k) matching* Flexible work arrangements and multiple relocation packagesElanco 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 statusElanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets, creating value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders, and society as a whole. With nearly 70 years of animal health heritage, we are committed to helping our customers improve the health of animals in their care, while also making a meaningful impact on our local and global communities. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching life and our Elanco Healthy Purpose CSR framework – all to advance the health of animals, people and the planet. Learn more at .