Elanco · 6 hours ago
Data Scientist
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
6+ years expElanco is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services for farm animals and pets. As a Data Scientist, you will leverage advanced analytics to solve complex challenges across the value chain, partnering with various stakeholders to build predictive models and create data-driven solutions that enhance animal health and business outcomes.
ManufacturingPetSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
End-to-End Model Development: Partner to design, develop, and validate statistical and machine learning models to address key business questions, from initial data exploration to final analysis
Analytical Thought Leader: Lead by example and inspire others, analyzing large, complex datasets to extract meaningful insights and solve business problems. This includes elements of Operations Research, using data to optimize decisions and processes
Cross-Functional Problem Solving: Collaborate directly with business units to translate their challenges into data science frameworks. This could include: R&D: Accelerating drug discovery, target identification, clinical trial analysis, and drug repurposing. Manufacturing: Optimizing supply chain logistics and improving production yields through predictive quality control and maintenance. Commercial: Enhancing sales forecasting, pricing and promotions optimization, personalizing marketing campaigns, understanding customer behaviour, and surfacing data insights via large language models
Generate Actionable Insights: Go beyond model building to interpret results, synthesize findings, and communicate actionable recommendations to stakeholders at all levels
Data Storytelling: Use data visualization and clear communication to present complex analytical findings in a compelling and understandable narrative
Collaborate on Deployment: Partner with Data, AI and ML Engineers to ensure that your models are successfully integrated into business processes and applications
Drive Innovation: Continuously research and apply new methodologies in machine learning, statistics, and AI to keep Elanco at the forefront of data science
Champion a Data-Driven Culture: Promote a data-driven culture within Elanco by educating and mentoring colleagues on data science principles and best practices
Qualification
Required
A Master's or PhD in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Operations Research, or a related discipline
6-10 years experience in Data Science or relevant work
Strong programming skills in Python or R, with expertise in data manipulation and machine learning libraries
A deep understanding of statistical principles and experimental design, including hypothesis testing, regression, and classification
Proven experience applying a range of machine learning techniques (e.g., gradient boosting, clustering, NLP, time-series forecasting) to real-world problems
Expertise in using visualization tools to create compelling stories and the ability to explain complex topics to a non-technical audience
Preferred
A strong ability to grasp business challenges quickly and a passion for connecting data-driven insights to strategic goals. Experience in pharma, manufacturing, or commercial analytics is a major plus
A deep understanding of life science, covering the business model, regulatory/compliance requirements, risks and rewards. An ability to identify and execute against opportunities within data science that directly support life science outcomes
Proficiency in SQL for querying and extracting data from relational databases
Experience working with Public Cloud, specifically Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and their associated data and analytics services is highly desirable
Benefits
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
Company
Elanco
Elanco is an animal health company that manufactures and markets a diverse range of products to promote animal health and well-being.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (9)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$252.86MKey Investors
AncoraBill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2023-12-30Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2018-09-19IPO
2017-05-24Grant· $2.86M
Leadership Team
Dave Kinard
Executive Vice President Human Resources, Corporate Affairs & Administration
Jennifer Black
Senior Director, Global Indirect Procurement
Recent News
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