Feed Additive Regulatory Specialist

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! Your Role: Feed Additive Regulatory Specialist     The Feed Additive Regulatory Specialist is a technical leadership role responsible for the operational execution of regulatory affairs for Elanco’s US Feed Additive and Nutritional Health portfolio. This individual provides the technical   expertise   required   to define registration requirements and ensures that all product development packages align with regulatory expectations.     As a key technical leader, you will play a vital role in the lifecycle management of registered products, guiding project teams to address post-approval   mandates   and   providing   critical regulatory guidance for promotional materials. This role acts as a bridge between global technical functions and the US Affiliate, ensuring that Elanco   remains   compliant with all federal and state regulations while   maintaining   positive collaborations with regulatory agencies and industry trade groups.   Your Responsibilities:   • Regulatory Execution & Commercial Partnership:  Oversee lifecycle management for the US feed additive portfolio,   providing   expert regulatory guidance on promotional materials and ensuring all commercial activities   remain   compliant.   • Technical Leadership & Project Management:  Apply sound scientific approaches to define registration requirements (Safety, Efficacy, CMC, Labeling) and guide project teams by coordinating internal and external resources to meet submission standards.   • Cross-functional Collaboration & External Influence:  Serve as the primary regulatory contact with   authorities, and   collaborate with global teams and industry groups (AAFCO, AFIA) to shape policies and ensure internal compliance.   • Quality & Compliance:  Ensure all regulatory activities and documentation adhere to Elanco’s Quality Management System (QMS), SOPs, and industry best practices.   What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):   • Education:   Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry , Biochemistry, Animal Science, or   an equivalent   scientific discipline.   • Experience:  A minimum of 5 years of regulatory experience in the nutritional health, feed additive, or sustainability industry, with proven experience managing US technical submissions and interacting with regulatory agencies (e.g., FDA, USDA).   • Top Skills:   • Technical Expertise:  In-depth knowledge of US registration pathways and requirements for feed additives and nutritional health products, including CMC, Safety, Efficacy, and GRAS.   • Project Leadership:   Demonstrated   ability to guide cross-functional project teams through complex regulatory submissions and manage interactions with agencies like the FDA and USDA.   What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):   • An advanced degree ( Masters   or PhD) in a relevant scientific discipline.   • Direct experience with specific feed additive categories such as enzymes, probiotics, or products related to sustainability (e.g., methane reduction).   • Demonstrated experience managing complex, non-standard regulatory   requests   and guiding projects to completion under tight timelines.   • Effective negotiation and influencing skills, with experience in direct communications with health authorities and industry associations.   • High level   of   proficiency   in regulatory information management systems (e.g., Veeva Vault RIM) and electronic submission platforms.   Additional Information:   • Travel:  10% or less   • Location:  Global Elanco Headquarters - Indianapolis, IN - Hybrid Work Environment   Don't   meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized 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 Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.