Elanco · 1 day ago
Solution Architect – Research & Development Systems
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expElanco is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovation in products and services for farm animals and pets. The Solution Architect will lead the digital transformation of Elanco’s global R&D organization by driving the adoption of modern pharmaceutical development platforms and guiding architecture decisions to align solutions with enterprise standards.
ManufacturingPetSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Define and deliver the architecture vision for Elanco’s R&D digital ecosystem, aligning with enterprise architecture principles and technology roadmaps
Partner with Product Managers and Principal Engineers to design scalable, compliant, and secure scientific computing solutions
Architect and implement integrated R&D systems (ELN, LIMS, LES, CDS, Informatics) using SaaS and cloud-native platforms
Apply emerging technologies such as AI, cloud-native applications, and HPC to optimize research workflows, data pipelines, and predictive modeling
Collaborate across IT and R&D to ensure systems support FAIR data principles and scientific reproducibility
Qualification
Required
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
Experience: Minimum 5 years architecting and delivering enterprise IT systems
Proven experience supporting pharmaceutical development systems (ELN, LIMS, CDS, LES, Informatics, HPC)
Strong technical expertise integrating SaaS and cloud-native solutions using modern architecture frameworks (API-first, service-oriented, event-driven)
Exceptional communication and leadership skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value
Preferred
Experience designing architectures for High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments and scientific workload management (e.g., SLURM, Nextflow)
Familiarity with FAIR data principles and scientific data lifecycle management
Knowledge of regulatory and data integrity requirements in GxP environments (e.g., 21 CFR Part 11)
Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and modern DevSecOps practices (CI/CD, TDD)
Solution architecture certifications in Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform
Benefits
Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US
8-week parental leave
9 Employee Resource Groups
Annual bonus offering and up to 6% 401(k) matching
Flexible work arrangements and multiple relocation packages
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
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