Elanco

Solution Architect – Research & Development Systems

Elanco
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Indianapolis, IN, USASenior

Responsibilities

  • Define and deliver the architecture vision for Elanco’s R&D digital ecosystem in alignment with enterprise principles and technology roadmaps.
  • Partner with Product Managers and Principal Engineers to design scalable, compliant, and secure scientific computing solutions.
  • Architect and implement integrated ELN, LIMS, LES, CDS, and informatics systems using SaaS and cloud-native platforms.
  • Apply AI, cloud-native applications, and HPC to optimize research workflows, data pipelines, and predictive modeling.
  • Collaborate across IT and R&D to support FAIR data principles and scientific reproducibility.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • At least five years of experience architecting and delivering enterprise IT systems.
  • Experience supporting pharmaceutical development systems including ELN, LIMS, CDS, LES, informatics, and HPC.
  • Technical expertise integrating SaaS and cloud-native solutions using API-first, service-oriented, and event-driven architecture.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value.
  • Preferred experience includes HPC architecture, SLURM, Nextflow, FAIR data principles, scientific data lifecycle management, GxP environments, and 21 CFR Part 11.
  • Preferred hands-on experience includes Docker, Kubernetes, and modern DevSecOps practices.
  • Preferred solution architecture certification in Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment at Elanco’s global headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana, with occasional travel.
  • Two weeklong shutdowns in the United States during mid-summer and year-end.
  • Eight weeks of parental leave.
  • Nine Employee Resource Groups.
  • Annual bonus offering and up to 6% 401(k) matching.
  • Flexible work arrangements and multiple relocation packages.
  • Comprehensive financial, physical, and mental well-being benefits.

Categories

Solutions Engineering
Elanco

About Elanco

5,001-10,000 employees
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