Senior Scientist -Technical Services, Downstream Process Improvement

Elanco is seeking a Senior Scientist, Downstream Process Development to lead purification process development and optimization for biologic drug substances, focusing on enhancing process robustness and reducing costs for molecules from bench-scale through commercial manufacturing. This role requires hands-on experience with purification processes like chromatography and filtration, partnering cross-functionally to ensure successful tech transfer, implementation, and regulatory support in a fast-paced environment. 

• →Process Improvement & Development: Lead downstream process unit operation improvement programs for manufactured biologics, developing and optimizing purification processes using phase-appropriate strategies and QbD principles.
• →Experimental Design & Scale-Up: Design and execute bench- and pilot-scale studies, including scale-down model development, process scale-up, and providing manufacturing support.
• →Technical Oversight & Strategy: Support risk assessments, control strategy development, stage-gate reviews, and technical decision-making for biologic drug substance programs.
• →Documentation & Regulatory Compliance: Author and review technical reports, process development documents, tech transfer packages, and CMC regulatory submissions, while supporting responses to regulatory agencies.
• →Cross-Functional Collaboration & SME: Partner with R&D, MS&T, Manufacturing, Quality, and external CDMOs to ensure successful tech transfer and adoption of process improvements, serving as a downstream process development subject matter expert.

• →Master’s or PhD highly preferred

• →Experience with mammalian cell culture-derived biologic products

• →Understanding of GMP, Quality by Design, DoE principles, process characterization, control strategy development, and risk assessment principles.
• →Demonstrated success developing, scaling, transferring, or commercializing biologics, pharmaceuticals, vaccines, or other complex biological products.
• →Experience working with internal manufacturing teams, TS/MS, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Launch Teams, and external CDMOs.
• →Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional technical teams.
• →Ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate ambiguity, and communicate complex technical information through clear writing and presentations.
• →Animal health industry experience.

• Travel: <10%
• Location: Indianapolis, IN

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