Senior Associate – Reference Standards Coordinator

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 Associate – Reference Standards Coordinator

As a Senior Associate – Reference Standards Coordinator you will be part of the Global Quality Control (QC) team at Elanco, responsible for ensuring the consistent supply and scientific integrity of corporate reference standard materials. In this role, you’ll lead the strategy, development, and certification of reference standards across the organization, supporting global laboratories and ensuring GMP compliance.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional efforts to establish, maintain, and re-evaluate corporate reference standards, ensuring alignment with analytical and regulatory specifications
• Develop and critically review scientific documentation, including testing protocols and certification profiles for reference standards
• Oversee acquisition, assessment, and characterization of source batch materials, utilizing advanced analytical reasoning
• Manage third-party laboratory relationships and testing activities to ensure quality and suitability of reference standards
• Identify and resolve technical or quality-related issues and ensure timely resupply of reference standard materials
  
  

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related Analytical Sciences
• Required Experience: Minimum of 5 years in analytical laboratory operations within a GMP-regulated environment
• Top 2 skills: Strong analytical chemistry expertise and effective communication/influence across remote teams
  
  

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications):

• Experience providing technical oversight of third-party contract laboratories
• Proficiency with Electronic Document Management Systems (e.g., Veeva)
• Experience using an electronic system for deviation and change control documentation
• Knowledge of global regulatory standards (FDA, MHRA, EMA, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and influence without authority
  
  

Additional Information:

• Location: Global Elanco Headquarters – Greenfield, IN – Hybrid Work Environment; relocating to Downtown Indianapolis on October 1, 2025
• This job will require domestic and international travel (10%) to manufacturing sites or laboratory facilities that may have specific restrictions regarding personal protective gear, attire, electronic equipment, and/or disclosure of certain medical conditions such as allergies
  
  

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

• Multiple relocation packages
• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
• 8-week parental leave
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus offering
• Flexible work arrangements
• Up to 6% 401K matching
  
  

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