Feed Additive Regulatory Specialist

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.

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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.

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Your Role: Feed Additive Regulatory Specialist 

 

The Feed Additive Regulatory Specialist is a technical leadership role responsible for the operational execution of regulatory affairs for Elanco’s US Feed Additive and Nutritional Health portfolio.

This individual provides the technical expertise required to define registration requirements and ensures that all product development packages align with regulatory expectations. 

 

As a key technical leader, you will play a vital role in the lifecycle management of registered products, guiding project teams to address post-approval mandates and providing critical regulatory guidance for promotional materials.

This role acts as a bridge between global technical functions and the US Affiliate, ensuring that Elanco remains compliant with all federal and state regulations while maintaining positive collaborations with regulatory agencies and industry trade groups. 

Your Responsibilities: 



* Regulatory Execution & Commercial Partnership: Oversee lifecycle management for the US feed additive portfolio, providing expert regulatory guidance on promotional materials and ensuring all commercial activities remain compliant. 



* Technical Leadership & Project Management: Apply sound scientific approaches to define registration requirements (Safety, Efficacy, CMC, Labeling) and guide project teams by coordinating internal and external resources to meet submission standards. 



* Cross-functional Collaboration & External Influence: Serve as the primary regulatory contact with authorities, and collaborate with global teams and industry groups (AAFCO, AFIA) to shape policies and ensure internal compliance. 



* Quality & Compliance: Ensure all regulatory activities and documentation adhere to Elanco’s Quality Management System (QMS), SOPs, and industry best practices. 

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): 



* Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Animal Science, or an equivalent scientific discipline. 



* Experience: A minimum of 5 years of regulatory experience in the n...