Sr. Advisor, Development Project Leader

Job Title: Sr. Advisor, Development Project Leader Location: 450 Elanco Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46222. 20% domestic and international travel required. Responsibilities Accountable for leading R&D projects (mainly Farm Animal projects including parasitology) and multi-functional teams from pipeline entry through approval, using both internal and external resources. Scope may include multiple species, technology types and registration pathways. Contribute to new project opportunities consistent with the global innovation strategy, working to evaluate in close collaboration with both R&D and Commercial Leaders. Deliver the project goals OTIF (on time in full) by proactively managing project plans in accordance with approved timing and budget. Define optimized project plans for projects including internal/external resource needs for R&D and manufacturing, development costs, cost of goods and margin. Ensure the appropriate strategy is in place and sufficient milestones are identified, monitored, and communicated. Ensure permanent collaboration and interaction with critical functions outside of R&D (e.g. Corporate Strategy & Global Launch, Manufacturing & Quality) to ensure proper project valuation & ROI. Assembling, revising and evolving the project progresses. Work with functional leadership to assign best aligned SMEs to project needs. Collaborate effectively and timely communicate with functional SMEs to plan and execute projects. Set clear goals and objectives for the project team members, hold self and others accountable. Positively influence, foster creativity, and motivate project team members. Align with project manager to ensure robust preparation/updates of project plans and timelines for assigned projects. Provide strategic inputs to facilitate accurate and timely project plans, timelines, and budgets. Identify & communicate to executive leadership project specific risks, status and opportunity, including impacts. Proactively identify & communicate project risks, mitigations and remediation plans. Effectively lead engagements with regulatory agencies, external collaborators/vendors as needed for projects. Serve on product task force efforts to support R&D, commercial projects as assigned. Own end-to-end process and planning for high-budget projects that align with the organizational and policy goals at Elanco. Qualifications Master’s degree in Veterinary Science, Animal Science, Chemistry, Biology or a related field, or a foreign equivalent plus 3 years of experience in a research scientist related job title. Applicants must have 3 years of experience in the following: product development within the Animal Health industry (pharmaceuticals) including project leadership, project management across species, technology types & R&D stages; parasitology and parasiticides; veterinary medicine including farm animal veterinary medicine; Farm Animal business; Clinical Development and Clinical Operations; developing farm animal projects based on company objective, pipeline, and portfolio; working in the Animal Health industry and with Contract Research Organizations (CRO). 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Elanco