Elanco Animal Health GmbH | Germany | 40xxx Monheim | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 20.03.2026 on stepstone.de
Senior Research Scientist for Parenteral Drug Products in Small Molecule Technical Development (m/f/d)
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. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. 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! As a Senior Research Scientist, you will be part of the Small Molecule Technical Development team to lead formulation development for parenteral drug products. In this role, you'll be responsible for advancing formulation development throughout the entire drug product life cycle, including development of formulations for small molecule and peptide drugs, study material supply (GMP and non-GMP), to managing internal lab units and external partnerships, and supporting submissions. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Lead the planning, execution, and coordination of sterile product development in the formulation lab, focusing on parenteral small molecule and peptide dosage forms.
Design, review, and recommend changes to scientific protocols and procedures for aseptic processing and sterile manufacturing.
Perform analysis data, present results, and troubleshoot issues related to parenteral formulation stability, sterility, and manufacturing processes.
Author scientific reports, SOPs, and support the preparation of registration documents.
Oversee and provide technical guidance to external partners, ensuring adherence to cGMP for sterile products.
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): PhD degree in Pharmaceutical Science
A minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry
Min. 3 years of proven expertise in formulation development of parenteral dosage forms, process scale-up, and a strong working knowledge of cGMP for sterile product manufacturing and quality control.
Understanding and strong working knowledge of GMP and industry/global regulatory guidelines, such as VICH and ICH, specifically integrating to sterile product manufacturing and quality control.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications): Expertise in long-acting and depot dosage forms
Proficiency in English language and good German knowledge
Proven ability to interact effectively across various R&D teams and external partners.
An innovative mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Ability to work effectively and balancing within and across Elanco R&D teams, manufacturing, and external collaborators.
Additional Information: Travel: 5-10% Location: Elanco Monheim, Germany or Elanco Headquarter Indianapolis, US
Employer subsidised pension scheme
40 hours/week
30 days holiday + opportunity to earn more time off
Active BGM and health care
Subsidy for the Deutschlandticket and bicycle leasing
Meal allowance in the canteens
Scope for personal initiative and opportunities for individual further training
Work in a dynamic team in an international company
Location
| Elanco Animal Health GmbH | ||
| 40789 Monheim | ||
| Germany |
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