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!

Your Role: Scientist / Compliance Officer

As a Scientist, you will be responsible for conducting and coordinating in-vivo study phases to support the development of new animal health products and label extensions for the ANZ and global markets. In this dual role, you will also serve as Compliance Officer, ensuring key scientific equipment is properly calibrated and maintained to meet GXP and regulatory standards.

Your Responsibilities:

• Conduct and coordinate biological phases of studies (efficacy, safety, tolerance) in compliance with VICH, OECD, and Elanco guidelines.
• Collect, process, and manage biological specimens and study data to meet regulatory submission standards.
• Support study management, operational tasks, and protocol development across teams.
• Ensure compliance with calibration and maintenance programs for balances, scales, weights, data loggers, and thermometers.
• Coordinate external contractors for calibration and manage retrieval/storage of monitored data.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific or veterinary discipline (or equivalent).
• Experience: Demonstrated relevant industry experience in animal health research or laboratory studies.
• Skills: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; effective written and oral communication; ability to handle animals and apply standard laboratory practices.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Experience in clinical, safety, or technical development audits.
• Knowledge of pests, diseases, and products relevant to animal health.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills with the ability to influence others.
• Proven ability to track, monitor, and ensure timely completion of corrective actions.
• Audit and compliance reporting experience.

Additional Information:

• Travel: Ability to travel locally, interstate, and internationally as required.
• Location: [Insert location details]
• Other: Must be able to work additional hours as required; fluency in English essential.

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