Senior Research Scientist-Vaccines Analytical Development | Fort Dodge, IA

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  • Location: Fort Dodge, IA

  • Company: Elanco

and Companionship Enriching Life. Elanco's promise to employees: Together, we foster an inclusive culture where everyone can make a difference, encouraging ownership, growth and well-being. The Senior Research Scientist is responsible for the development, qualification/validation, and use of analytical, bioanalytical and characterization methods in support of Elanco’s Food and Companion Animal Vaccine product development.

This role is expected to benchmark the Animal Health industry and drive the change to put Elanco at the Innovation forefront. This lead scientist will additionally be charged with creating a culture of intellectual curiosity that implements best practices of Qb D and

drives the analytical development for successful release of vaccine. Functions, Duties, Tasks: Lead development for the vaccines analytical control strategy. Benchmark against the industrystandards and partner with Regulatory and Quality to align and define the registration strategy.

Establish the analytical capability that creates a strategic advantage against industry peers. Partner with Global Vaccine Strategy (R&D, QC, Regulatory and Manufacturing) Transfer of methods to Quality Control, or third-party personnel. Development and verification/qualification/validation of analytical methods to support in- process, release, characterization analysis, and stability testing of antigen

ingredient and final vaccine. Write, review, and/or approve high quality technical reports, SOPs, analytical methods, global regulatory submissions, and responses to questions.

Ensure work and team activities are aligned with all relevant development quality, regulatory, HSE, GLP, and GMP requirements. Minimum Qualification (education, experience and/or training, required certifications): Ph. D. in analytical, biophysical, biochemistry, molecular/cell biology, or related field; alternatively, skills commensurate with a Ph D scientist. Minimum 3-8 years’ experience in relevant/applicable field. Experience with knowledge of one or more of the following, as appropriate: separation sciences, immunochemistry, biophysical/biochemical characterization, molecular biology, and bioanalytical sciences.

Problem solving skills including strategic thinking and decision-making. Effective oral and written communication skills. Must be able to work productively in an interdisciplinary team environment. Ability to work successfully in international or multi-cultural settings. Ability to handle multiple priorities and deal with ambiguity. Additional Preferences: Experience with assay development in the Animal Health industry is highly desired. Experience with the vaccine development process, including knowledge of regulatory compliance issues.

Fundamental knowledge of c GMP/GLP/USDA compliance requirements. Experience with partnering and leading teams remotely. Other Information: Position will require up to 25% travel. Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, interactionual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status

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