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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!
Company 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. We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet, and our enterprise.
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: Global Regulatory Project Lead - Biologicals
As the Global Regulatory Project Lead, you will be a key individual contributor at the forefront of our innovation pipeline, guiding the regulatory strategy for novel farm and companion animal biological products. You will serve as the dedicated regulatory expert on global project teams, shaping development from the ground up and leading direct negotiations with agencies like the USDA’s Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB). This role requires a strategic professional who can navigate complex agency interactions, influence cross-functional partners (including Global Research and Development (R&D), Sales and Marketing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing & Quality, Finance, and Technical Services), and ensure our submissions in the United States (US), European Union (EU), and other first-wave countries are successful.
Your Responsibilities:
- Guide the design and development of the global regulatory strategy for development projects, with a primary focus on CVB submissions.
- Serve as the dedicated regulatory subject matter expert on development teams, representing the regulatory viewpoint and providing risk/benefit evaluations to guide project strategy.
- Act as the primary point of contact for and lead direct engagements with regulatory agencies.
- Partner with R&D to develop and implement clinical trial submission plans, ensuring alignment with the overall regulatory strategy.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide technical leadership on Quality, Safety, and Efficacy sections for regulatory submissions.
- Proactively identify and communicate project-specific regulatory risks and opportunities to the development team and leadership.
- Comply with all company local and global policies including quality frameworks, Code of Conduct, anti-discrimination, harassment, and health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies.
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
- Education: A master’s degree or higher in veterinary medicine, biology, infectious diseases, immunology, animal science, or a related field
- Experience: At least 10 years of relevant experience in the animal health industry, with direct regulatory affairs experience in veterinary biologicals.
- Regulatory Expertise: Demonstrated experience leading direct submissions and negotiations with regulatory agencies, with a strong preference for the USDA – Center of Veterinary Biologics (CVB).
- Guidance & Influence: Proven ability to serve as the primary regulatory expert on cross-functional project teams in a global environment, with exceptional communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
- Direct USDA-CVB regulatory experience with both farm animal and companion animal products.
- Experience navigating novel regulatory pathways for innovative products.
- Broad experience with global registration processes, particularly leading first-wave submissions in the European Union and other key markets simultaneously.
- A strong understanding of risk assessment and risk management fundamentals.
- Knowledge of Continuous Improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean).
Additional Information:
- Travel: 10-25%
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
#LI-SC1
Elanco currently anticipates that the base salary for this position could range from $118,000 to $197,000 depending partly on the successful candidate’s qualifications, including education and experience. Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending partly on company and individual performance). Additionally, Elanco offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees that includes a company-matching 401(k); vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Of course, the compensation is subject to change and could be higher or lower than the range described above. Elanco reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion, and Elanco’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Elanco employees. Estimated application closing date is (insert date). Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
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.
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!
Company 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. We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet, and our enterprise.
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: Global Regulatory Project Lead - Biologicals
As the Global Regulatory Project Lead, you will be a key individual contributor at the forefront of our innovation pipeline, guiding the regulatory strategy for novel farm and companion animal biological products. You will serve as the dedicated regulatory expert on global project teams, shaping development from the ground up and leading direct negotiations with agencies like the USDA’s Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB). This role requires a strategic professional who can navigate complex agency interactions, influence cross-functional partners (including Global Research and Development (R&D), Sales and Marketing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing & Quality, Finance, and Technical Services), and ensure our submissions in the United States (US), European Union (EU), and other first-wave countries are successful.
Your Responsibilities:
- Guide the design and development of the global regulatory strategy for development projects, with a primary focus on CVB submissions.
- Serve as the dedicated regulatory subject matter expert on development teams, representing the regulatory viewpoint and providing risk/benefit evaluations to guide project strategy.
- Act as the primary point of contact for and lead direct engagements with regulatory agencies.
- Partner with R&D to develop and implement clinical trial submission plans, ensuring alignment with the overall regulatory strategy.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide technical leadership on Quality, Safety, and Efficacy sections for regulatory submissions.
- Proactively identify and communicate project-specific regulatory risks and opportunities to the development team and leadership.
- Comply with all company local and global policies including quality frameworks, Code of Conduct, anti-discrimination, harassment, and health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies.
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
- Education: A master’s degree or higher in veterinary medicine, biology, infectious diseases, immunology, animal science, or a related field
- Experience: At least 10 years of relevant experience in the animal health industry, with direct regulatory affairs experience in veterinary biologicals.
- Regulatory Expertise: Demonstrated experience leading direct submissions and negotiations with regulatory agencies, with a strong preference for the USDA – Center of Veterinary Biologics (CVB).
- Guidance & Influence: Proven ability to serve as the primary regulatory expert on cross-functional project teams in a global environment, with exceptional communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
- Direct USDA-CVB regulatory experience with both farm animal and companion animal products.
- Experience navigating novel regulatory pathways for innovative products.
- Broad experience with global registration processes, particularly leading first-wave submissions in the European Union and other key markets simultaneously.
- A strong understanding of risk assessment and risk management fundamentals.
- Knowledge of Continuous Improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean).
Additional Information:
- Travel: 10-25%
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
#LI-SC1
Elanco currently anticipates that the base salary for this position could range from $118,000 to $197,000 depending partly on the successful candidate’s qualifications, including education and experience. Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending partly on company and individual performance). Additionally, Elanco offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees that includes a company-matching 401(k); vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Of course, the compensation is subject to change and could be higher or lower than the range described above. Elanco reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion, and Elanco’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Elanco employees. Estimated application closing date is (insert date). Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
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.
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Who's Hiring
- Langan Engineering and Environmental Services22
- University of California Los Angeles17
- UC San Diego13
- UC Davis10
- University of California Berkeley5
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- Consulting & Professional Services16
- Education2
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant project scientist jobs.
- PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant scientific discipline
- Demonstrated experience designing and executing independent research projects
- Proficiency in statistical analysis software such as R, Python, or MATLAB
- Record of peer-reviewed publications or conference presentations in the field
- Experience managing or coordinating multi-investigator or multi-site research teams
- Familiarity with IRB, IACUC, or other regulatory compliance protocols
Tips for Your Assistant Project Scientist Job Search
Tailor your CV to each lab
Generic research CVs get skipped. For each application, reorder your skills and project highlights to mirror the principal investigator's published focus areas. Hiring committees notice when your experience maps directly to their active grants.
List grants and funding contributions explicitly
Many assistant project scientist candidates bury grant experience in a bullet under a job title. Pull it out into its own section, naming the funding agency, grant number if public, and your specific role in writing or executing it.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant project scientist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings tied to active grant cycles
Positions tied to newly awarded grants move fast and often get filled before the posting expires. Watch for job descriptions that reference a specific grant period or end date, then apply within the first week.
Prepare a research statement under two pages
Many academic and government search committees request a brief research statement alongside a CV. Write one now, focused on your methodology and future directions, so you're not drafting it under deadline for every application.
Ask about co-investigator opportunities in interviews
During interviews, ask whether the role includes co-investigator status on future grant submissions. This signals career ambition and helps you assess whether the position offers real professional growth beyond bench or field work.
Assistant Project Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant project scientists?
The most active employers for assistant project scientists right now are Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, University of California Los Angeles, and UC San Diego, and the most openings are in California, New York, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Research universities and federally funded laboratories tend to post the highest volume of these positions throughout the year.
How many assistant project scientist jobs are remote?
About 46% of assistant project scientist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote-eligible roles concentrated in data-intensive or computational subfields such as bioinformatics, environmental modeling, and health data science. Bench-based and field research positions remain largely on-site.
How do you become an assistant project scientist?
Most assistant project scientist roles require a completed doctoral degree in a relevant discipline, followed by postdoctoral or equivalent research experience that demonstrates independent project leadership. Building a publication record, developing grant-writing skills, and cultivating relationships with established principal investigators are the practical steps that move candidates from postdoc to this title.
Can you get hired as an assistant project scientist with little experience?
Some positions are open to candidates finishing a PhD with limited post-degree experience, particularly at institutions with strong training missions. Strengthening your application means leading at least one publishable study, contributing to a funded grant, and securing letters from supervisors who can speak to your capacity for independent research rather than just technical skill.
What does the assistant project scientist interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a phone or video screen with a department administrator or HR contact, followed by a research seminar where you present your work to faculty and staff. A second round usually includes one-on-one interviews with potential collaborators and a meeting with the principal investigator, with some institutions also requesting a written research statement or a sample grant section.
Where can I find and apply to assistant project scientist jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant project scientist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your research background and career goals, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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