Job Description

Elanco is seeking a Senior Research Scientist in Non-Clinical Safety & Toxicology to join their Global Non-Clinical Development team. The role involves assessing safety risks throughout the product lifecycle for veterinary pharmaceuticals and feed additives, while collaborating with various departments and regulatory agencies.

Requirements

DVM and/or PhD in toxicology or relevant biomedical science discipline with at least 5 years of industry experience in non-clinical safety, or a Master's degree with at least 7 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated ability to apply toxicology and risk assessment principles aligned with global regulations.
Experience in non-clinical veterinary drug development, including target safety assessments and safety evaluations.
Strong background in large molecule, biologics, vaccine, and antibody development.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

Independently design, organize, monitor, report, and resolve issues related to outsourced in vitro and in vivo safety/toxicology studies.
Conduct literature reviews and author expert reports, position papers, and safety assessments.
Provide internal expert guidance, including health-based exposure limits and target safety assessments.
Engage with regulatory agencies to address safety concerns for products in development and marketed products.
Collaborate closely with colleagues in Manufacturing, Quality, and other departments to accomplish non-clinical objectives.
Proactively participate in global, cross-functional project teams to drive project success.
Maintain technical and professional expertise by staying current with scientific developments.

Benefits

Employees at Elanco are often offered competitive compensation with annual bonus and equity eligibility, retirement plans (including a U.S. 401(k)), and comprehensive health coverage—medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and disability—and even pet insurance. Time-off and flexibility typically include generous PTO, U.S. mid-year and year-end paid shutdown weeks, parental leave, and flexible/remote work options. Employees also benefit from strong development programs (onboarding, course libraries, mentorship, nine ERGs, and tiered leadership programs) that support both professional growth and community involvement.