Sr. Research Scientist, Non-Clinical Safety & Toxicology

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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:
Senior Research Scientist, Non-Clinical Safety & Toxicology

We are seeking an experienced non-clinical toxicology / safety scientist to join the Global Non-Clinical Development team in Global Clinical Development. As the Senior Research Scientist, Non-Clinical Safety & Toxicology you will be responsible for, or will assist with, human (user & consumer) safety and target animal safety program strategy and execution at all phases of global veterinary pharmaceutical drug/product and feed additive research and development, product safety assessments, and support for marketed products.

This role applies toxicology and immunology expertise to assess safety risks across the full product lifecycle, from early development through commercialization. Responsibilities include evaluating potential safety concerns related to product design, manufacturing changes, deviations, or consumer complaints that could impact animal safety or end-user health. The role involves preparing Product Safety Assessments (PSAs) for products in development, production, or on the market, and compiling medical and toxicological data to assess potential health risks for consumers and end users.

Your Responsibilities:

• Independently design, organize, monitor, report, and resolve issues related to outsourcedin vitroandin vivosafety/toxicology studies, utilizing external CROs and/or consultants as needed. These studies may involve typical rodent and non-rodent species. Target animal safety evaluations may include companion animals (dogs and cats) as well as food-producing animals (e.g., cattle, pigs, chickens).
• Conduct literature reviews and author expert reports, position papers, safety and hazard/risk assessments, and other strategic scientific, technical, or medical evaluations to address safety considerations for veterinary drugs (small molecules and biologics), feed additives, excipients, E&L substances, impurities, or other chemicals.
• Provide internal expert guidance, including expert statements, health-based exposure limits (e.g., PDEs, OELs), and target safety assessments.
• Engage with regulatory agencies to address safety concerns for both products in development and marketed products, including preparing and submitting documentation and delivering formal presentations.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues in Manufacturing, Quality, Human Food Safety, ADME/PK, and Environmental Safety to accomplish multidisciplinary non-clinical objectives for projects and products.
• Proactively participate in global, cross-functional project teams (e.g., clinical, pharmaceutical development, regulatory affairs, quality, manufacturing) within a matrix organization to drive project success.
• Maintain technical and professional expertise by staying current with scientific developments and sharing relevant insights and best practices within the organization.