Lab Manager Formulation Development SMTD (Small Molecule Technical Development) (m/f/d)

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: Lab Manager Formulation Development SMTD (Small Molecule Technical Development) (m/f/d)

This position is responsible for formulation development and related activities associated with the development of animal health products. The person in this role will apply scientific/technical expertise to address complex formulation development tasks within product development and to author documents supporting submissions in coordination with regulatory affairs personnel.

The position is limited to 1 year.

Your Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute and coordinate daily and weekly work schedule in the formulation lab. Design, review and make recommended changes to scientific protocols and procedures.

• Perform data analysis and propose design of next experiment.

• Present results at team, project or unit meetings and perform troubleshooting activities.

• Write reports and may write external publications. Prepare SOPs/working procedures. Support preparation of registration documents.

• Contribute to evaluation of new scientific technologies and procedures.

• Collaborate with other associates and scientists to facilitate knowledge exchange. Train and coach peers. May supervise local team members.

• Maintain infrastructure of laboratory and an organized, clean and safe working environment. Schedule and perform maintenance of instruments/equipment (if needed). Evaluate new laboratory equipment.

• Oversee the work of external partners, evaluate results and define the next steps

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Degree in pharmaceutical science, with proven experience in pharmaceutical industry (minimum 3years)

• Experience in formulation development of oral (solid / liquid) dosage forms and process scale-up with demonstrated record of success

• Ideally, proven track record of projects including technologies such as granulation, tableting, coating & extrusion

• Understanding and strong working knowledge of GMP and industry/global regulatory guidelines, such as VICH and ICH 

• Ability to work effectively and flexibly within and across Elanco SMTD and R&D teams, manufacturing, and external collaborators

• Innovative mindset

• Fluency in German and English

Location: Monheim, office-based

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