Overview
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. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.
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!
Driven by the quickening pace of innovation, Animal Health is on the verge of a revolution, powered by digital business models, technology and data.
Partnering with Elanco IT, the Global Analytics & Governance team will act as a catalyst for change, identif ying and deliver ing transformative solutions to solve our biggest business problems.
This includes four strategic priorities :
Pipeline Acceleration: Optimise the search and approval of high impact medicines with a focus on speed, cost and precision.
Manufacturing Excellence: Improve the efficiency, quality and consistency of core manufacturing processes, specifically execution and equipment effectiveness.
Sales Effectiveness: Simplify the process to find, trust and consume relevant customer insights that drive sales growth and improved engagement.
Productivity: Expand operating margin through efficiency by systematically reducing our operating expenses across the company, improving profitability.
Your role:
As a Data Scientist at Elanco, you will be a key driver of innovation and efficiency, using advanced analytics to solve complex challenges across our entire value chain.
Reporting to the Global Analytics & Governance team, you will partner with stakeholders in R&D, Manufacturing, and Commercial to uncover insights, build predictive models, and create data-driven solutions that directly impact animal health and business outcomes.
This role is for a curious and creative problem-solver who is passionate about turning data into tangible value.
Your Responsibilities:
End-to-End Model Development: Partner to d esign, 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, analysing large, complex datasets to extract meaningful insights and solve business problems. This includes elements of Operations Research, using data to optimize decisions and processes
R&D: Accelerating drug discovery , target identification, clinical trial analysis , and drug repurposing .
Commercial: Enhancing sales forecasting, pricing and promotions optimization, personalizing marketing campaigns, understanding customer behaviour , and surfacing data insights via large language models .
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
Educational Background: A Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Operations Research, or a related discipline.
Statistical Rigor: A deep understanding of statistical principles and experimental design, including hypothesis testing, regression, and classification.
Machine Learning Experience: Proven experience applying a range of machine learning techniques (e.g., gradient boosting, clustering, NLP, time-series forecasting) to real-world problems.
Business Acumen: 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.
Industry Experience: 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.
Additional Information:
Dont 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 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
