Principal Research Scientist
- Employer
- Eli Lilly and Company
- Location
- Indianapolis,Fort Dodge, Iowa, Indiana, United States
- Start date
- Sep 26, 2019
View more
- Discipline
- Science/R&D, Biotechnology
- Required Education
- Doctorate/PHD/MD
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- Best Places to Work
Job Details
Responsibilities
The Principal Research Scientist is responsible for analytical control strategies and for leading a team in the development, qualification/validation, and use of analytical, bioanalytical and characterization methods in support of Elanco's Food and Companion Animal Vaccine product development
Functions, Duties, Tasks:
- Develop all or portions of analytical control strategies.
- Development and verification/qualification/validation of analytical methods to support in-process, release, characterization analysis, and stability testing of antigen ingredient and final vaccine.
- Provide support for discovery, toxicology, cell culture, fermentation, bioassay, purification, formulation, and manufacturing.
- Drive innovation for analytical methods, strategy and capabilities
- Oversight for method transfers to development, QCL, or third party personnel.
- Coaching, training, and administration of performance management to personnel (primarily, but not limited to, direct reports).
- Ensure work and team activities are aligned with all relevant development quality, regulatory, HSE, GLP, and GMP requirements
Basic Qualifications
- Ph.D. in analytical, biophysical, biochemistry, molecular/cell biology, or related field; alternatively, skills commensurate with a PhD scientist.
- Minimum 8 years experience in relevant/applicable field.
Additional Skills/Preferences
- 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 and decision-making.
- Demonstration of scientific leadership skills.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Must be able to work productively in an interdisciplinary team environment
- Experience with assay development in the Animal Health industry is highly desired
- Experience with the drug development process, including knowledge of regulatory compliance issues.
- Fundamental knowledge of cGMP/GLP/USDA compliance requirements.
- Experience with the supervision of direct reports.
Additional 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status
Company
Science has been our calling from the beginning. Colonel Eli Lilly founded the company in 1876 and charged employees to “take what you find here and make it better and better.” More than 147 years later, we remain committed to his vision through every aspect of our business and the people we serve, starting with discovering the best treatments for those who take our medicines and extending to health care professionals, employees and the communities in which we live. Moreover, you can also count on the team at Lilly to be incredibly civic-minded, supporting our communities through philanthropy, volunteerism, and a creative and innovative can-do spirit.
- Location
-
893 S Delaware St
Indianapolis
Indiana
46285
United States
Get job alerts
Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.
Create alert