Study Coordinator, In-Feed Product Development

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN), we are a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services that prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. Our vision, Food and Companionship Enriching Life, and our purpose—Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People—drive us forward. We foster a diverse and inclusive work environment where innovation, creativity, and business success thrive.

About the role

Elanco is seeking a highly organized and technically proficient Study Coordinator to support our Feed Manufacturing and Mixing studies. This hybrid role combines scientific writing, data analysis, project coordination, and hands-on R&D feed manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will develop regulatory-compliant study documentation, interpret analytical results, coordinate study execution, and operate feed manufacturing equipment to produce experimental diets that support research and product development.

Location: Indianapolis, IN (with frequent travel/coordination at Clinton, IN)

Responsibilities

• Develop and author comprehensive study protocols for feed manufacturing and mixer evaluation studies, ensuring consistency, scientific integrity, and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare technical reports that accurately document study results, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Analyze complex analytical data sets, identify trends, and develop clear graphical representations to communicate findings and support project decision-making.
• Coordinate study logistics, timelines, materials, and communication for mixer evaluations conducted across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Operate industrial/R&D feed manufacturing equipment, including mixers and milling systems, to produce experimental feed samples according to study specifications.
• Execute mixer evaluation studies by loading, mixing, sampling, and unloading feed ingredients, supplements, and finished feed to assess mixing performance, ingredient distribution, and product uniformity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure studies are executed efficiently, safely, and in accordance with established quality standards.
• Maintain accurate study documentation and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, quality, and safety requirements.
• Define and organize analytical testing internally/externally in collaboration with Analytical SMEs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s (B.S) or Master’s (M.S) degree in Animal Science, Chemistry, Feed Science, Agriculture Science, or a related scientific field.
• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environment, preferably within animal health/feed science or pharmaceutical industry; or a Master’s degree with no prior experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop scientific protocols, technical reports, and regulatory documentation.
• Proficiency in data analysis software and the ability to represent complex data sets graphically.
• Familiarity with feed manufacturing equipment (mixers, pellet mills) and analytical techniques (HPLC/Chromatography) is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across research, manufacturing, and quality teams.

If you don’t meet every single requirement but believe you could be a strong fit, we encourage you to apply. Elanco is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

• 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