US01 Elanco US Inc.
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Senior Research Scientist Internal Medicine Physiologist Early Project Lead

Onsite · Indianapolis, Indiana
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

Lead translational research strategies to understand disease biology and develop novel therapies for companion and farm animals. Own early project lead responsibilities and collaborate across functional areas. Drive scientific excellence while supporting regulatory compliance and animal welfare.

What You'll Do9

  • 1Design and execute translational research strategies targeting disease biology in animal medicine
  • 2Identify and prioritize therapeutic targets using physiological and translational evidence
  • 3Develop biomarker and diagnostic approaches to enhance therapeutic understanding
  • 4Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate biological insights into therapeutic programs
  • 5Maintain compliance with GLP/GxP standards throughout research processes
  • 6Partner with internal stakeholders to document studies and support scientific advancement
  • 7Guide early-stage therapeutic development from concept through evaluation phases
  • 8Support high-quality scientific execution with emphasis on rigorous methodology
  • 9Promote diverse perspectives to foster innovative problem solving

Requirements7

  • 1DVM with advanced specialty training in internal medicine or PhD in veterinary physiology comparative medicine translational biology
  • 2Experience studying naturally occurring or experimental disease biology in veterinary or biomedical research settings
  • 3Proven ability to design, lead, or interpret hypothesis-driven research in collaborative environments
  • 4Demonstrated integration of complex biological, physiological, clinical, and experimental data
  • 5Expertise in biomolecular research approaches including flow cytometry transcriptomics proteomics
  • 6Strong communication skills for explaining scientific concepts to cross-functional partners
  • 7Minimum 5+ years of relevant research experience

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typeonsite
LocationIndianapolis, Indiana

Required Skills

internal medicinecomparative medicinetranslational biologybiomarker developmentstatistical analysis
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