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Lead Engineer - ELN Transformation

Elanco
GBR
Full-time
Lead · 5+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 5 days ago

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Your Responsibilities:

  • Act as the Technical Subject Matter Expert for the new ELN SaaS platform, driving its configuration and owning build-and-run responsibility across the product lifecycle.
  • Architect and develop API integrations (REST, GraphQL, JSON) connecting the ELN platform with upstream and downstream systems across R&D, Manufacturing and Regulatory, ensuring GxP and GDPR governance is respected across all data flows.
  • Partner with the Product Manager and Principal Engineer to shape and size the product backlog, define engineering approaches, and ensure the platform adopts Elanco's engineering standards.
  • Coach and upskill engineers on the product to build a highly competent engineering unit, sharing best practice across the wider Engineering community.
  • Manage stakeholder relationships and documentation across business, technology and regulatory functions, embedding security, privacy and quality assurance throughout the solution.
  • What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years' experience with modern application architecture methodologies (Service-Oriented Architecture, API-Centric Design, Twelve-Factor App) and Cloud Native design patterns, ideally on Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud.
  • 5+ years' experience designing and delivering digital solutions using product-mindset delivery methodologies within a DevSecOps culture, including Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
  • Hands-on software engineering background with web technologies (e.g. TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, React), API-first integration patterns, and container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes.
  • Strong data engineering skills (SQL, ETL, Exploratory Data Analysis) combined with a demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical topics and influence stakeholders across IT, business and regulated, cross-functional environments.
  • What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
  • Hands-on experience implementing and configuring ELN or lab informatics platforms (e.g. Revvity Signals, Benchling, LabVantage) in a life sciences or pharmaceutical environment, including system integration and workflow automation.
  • Understanding of GxP, data integrity and computer system validation requirements.
  • Experience integrating AI and agentic workflows into custom software solutions.
  • Working knowledge of data foundations and integration into downstream data products.
  • Additional Information:
  • Travel: Occasional travel may be required. Location: UK - Hook
  • 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 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.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

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