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# Solution Architect - Research & Development Systems

- **Company:** Elanco Animal Health Incorporated
- **Location:** Indianapolis, IN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $158,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Data Integrity, Information Lifecycle Management, Laboratory Information Management Systems, Scientific Computating, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, High Performance Computing, Spring Cloud, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Slurm, Api Design, Data Pipelines, Devsecops, GXP, Docker
- **Published:** July 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/73629425-solution-architect-research-development-systems

## About the Role

* 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.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications):

 * 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.

## Description

* 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.


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