Applied Immunology Scientist at Elanco in greenfield, Indiana

Job Description:

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. We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

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: Applied Immunology Scientist

As a Applied Immunology Scientist, you will be part of Elanco’s Mechanistic Biology team, working to advance next-generation drug discovery in Animal Health. In this role, you’ll be responsible for driving target identification and validation, derisking potential on- and off-target effects, building collaborations, and contributing to translational disease models for small and large animals. 

Your Responsibilities: 

• Identify and validate immune system targets for solutions in animal health, addressing on- and off-target risks in the context of the animal’s life stage and clinical setting. 




• Address gaps in immunological assessments, immunogenicity risks, developing innovative solutions, tools, and collaborations to enhance capabilities. 




• Provide expertise in translational and target animal models, leveraging knowledge of human, small, and large animal immunology. 




• Design, implement, and oversee animal studies and experiments, ensuring scientific integrity, animal welfare, and regulatory compliance. 




• Apply advanced immunological techniques, including flow cytometry, transcriptomics (bulk, single cell, and spatial), proteomics, and biomarker characterization, to support research and development projects. 




• Contribute to the progression of projects by designing strategies, tracking budgets and timelines, and maintaining study documentation. 




• Support clinical studies and safety evaluations, utilizing knowledge of PK/PD, diagnostics, and the clinical landscape across species. 




• Serve as a recognized leader in applied immunology, advancing expertise in state-of-the-art immunological assessments and model development. 

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): 

Education: 

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and/or PhD in immunology (DVM with PhD preferred). A master’s degree (e.g., in immunology, veterinary sciences, or a related field) plus 4 years of relevant experience

Experience: 

• Expertise in human, small animal, and large animal immunologic characterization. 




• Proven ability to apply immunological data from humans/animals to animal health. 




• Experience with immunological techniques such as flow cytometry, transcriptomics, proteomics, or biomolecular characterization tools. 

Top 2 Skills: 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on immunological study design and data interpretation and has experience with being at the forefront of cutting-edge immunological techniques  




• Expertise in translational and target animal models, integrating clinical diagnostics and animal safety assessments. 

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications): 

• Fellowship or post-doctoral experience in immunology. 




• Proven publication record in immunology or related fields. 




• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in pharmaceutical or biotech settings. 




• Proficiency in statistical principles and data analysis. 




• Knowledge of PK/PD, clinical studies, and target animal safety. 

Additional Information: 

• Travel: Approximately 10-25% annually. 




• Location: Global Elanco Headquarters - Greenfield, IN - Hybrid Work Environment. 

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles! 

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: 

• Multiple relocation packages 




• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO) 




• 8-week parental leave 




• 9 Employee Resource Groups 




• Annual bonus offering 




• Flexible work arrangements 




• Up to 6% 401K matching 

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