Applied Immunology Scientist

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, an...