Principal Research Scientist - Product development

Jobs/Principal Research Scientist - Product development Homesvg]:w-3.5 [&>svg]:h-3.5"> Jobssvg]:w-3.5 [&>svg]:h-3.5"> Companiessvg]:w-3.5 [&>svg]:h-3.5"> Elancosvg]:w-3.5 [&>svg]:h-3.5"> Principal Research Scientist - Product development Principal Research Scientist - Product development Elanco Principal Research Scientist - Product development Elanco Location Indianapolis, IN Type Full-time Posted 8/25/2026 Compensation Not listed PhD with 5+ Years of Experience H-1B FY2026100% approval4 approvals12 LCA0.0% entry-level+3% YoY ○ Occasional sponsor Job Description The Senior Research Scientist for Parenteral Drug Products at Elanco focuses on the formulation development of animal health products, particularly parenteral dosage forms. This role involves managing the entire drug product development life cycle and collaborating with internal and external partners. The scientist will apply their expertise to complex formulation tasks and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The position emphasizes innovation and the application of Quality by Design principles throughout the development process. Requirements PhD in pharmaceutical science with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.Experience in formulation development of parenteral dosage forms and process scale-up.Proven track record of projects involving technologies such as lyophilization, sterile filtration, and aseptic filling.Strong understanding of GMP and industry/global regulatory guidelines related to sterile product manufacturing.Ability to work effectively within and across R&D teams and external collaborators. Responsibilities Plan, execute, and coordinate daily and weekly work schedules in the formulation lab.Design and review scientific protocols and procedures for aseptic processing and sterile manufacturing.Perform data analysis and present results at team and project meetings.Troubleshoot issues related to parenteral formulation stability and manufacturing processes.Write reports and prepare SOPs and registration documents.Evaluate new scientific technologies and procedures in parenteral drug delivery.Collaborate with associates and scientists to facilitate knowledge exchange and train peers.Maintain laboratory infrastructure and ensure a clean and safe working environment.Oversee the work of external partners and evaluate results. 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. H-1B filing history Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026 Combined across 2 filing entities: Elanco Us Inc, Elanco Animal Health Inc As of Jul 17, 2026 Initial approvals 4 FY2026 Approval rate 100.0% FY2026 LCA certified 12 FY2026 Entry-level share 0.0% FY2026 Initial approvals YoY +3% Trend LCA certified YoY 25% Trend Initial approvals by fiscal year FY2022 FY2024 FY2026 0 3 6 9 12 Approval rate by fiscal year FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2026 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% Continuing vs initial approvals FY2022 FY2024 FY2026 0 4 8 12 16 Initial Continuing LCA certified positions by quarter 2022-Q3 2023-Q3 2024-Q4 2026-Q2 0 3 6 9 12 LCA certified positions by fiscal year FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025 FY2026 0 4 8 12 16 Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee. Is this posting expired or inaccurate? Principal Research Scientist - Product development Elanco Something wrong with this listing? At a glance Indianapolis, IN Full-time 8/25/2026 Not listed