WHAT WILL GIVE YOU A COMPETITIVE EDGE (PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS):

• Has experience supporting FDA and USDA inspections and audits, ensuring trial compliance with GCP and regulatory requirements.
• Has led cross-functional collaborations with R&D, commercial teams, and external partners to drive end-to-end clinical trial execution, including protocol development, budgeting, vendor oversight, and study management.

Minimum Qualification (education, experience and/or training, required certifications)

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a science or health related field and 5+ years’ experience in veterinary clinical trial management and execution of clinical studies
• Required Experience: Strong background in monitoring of veterinary clinical studies. Working knowledge of computer applications including electronic data capture system(s), MS Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and SMF applications
• Top 2 skills: Previous trial management experience in veterinary medicine. Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies (FDA/USDA)

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, manage, and coordinate all phases of clinical trial activities, including study initiation, execution, and close-out.
• Support study teams by reviewing protocols, final reports, and assisting with data capture design and QA/audit responses.
• Perform or oversee monitoring duties, site recruitment, training, and compliance across assigned clinical sites.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across R&D, commercial, and external partners to drive project execution and alignment.
• Support budgeting, contracting, and invoicing efforts, and contribute to accurate project forecasting.
• Contribute to a high-performing, innovative team culture aligned with Elanco values and behavioral pillars.
• Participate in regulatory inspections (FDA/USDA) and communicate effectively with regulators, as needed.
• Mentor study monitors and administrators, and take on additional tasks as directed by leadership.
• Identify risks and implement proactive solutions to ensure timelines, quality, and compliance targets are met.
• Drive continuous improvement by evaluating study operations and recommending efficiencies in trial conduct and data quality.
• Ensure adherence to internal SOPs and evolving regulatory requirements across regions.
• Support or lead vendor selection and oversight, ensuring deliverables meet contractual and operational expectations.

Minimum Qualification (education, experience and/or training, required certifications)

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a science or health related field and 5+ years’ experience in veterinary clinical trial management and execution of clinical studies
• Required Experience: Strong background in monitoring of veterinary clinical studies. Working knowledge of computer applications including electronic data capture system(s), MS Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and SMF applications
• Top 2 skills: Previous trial management experience in veterinary medicine. Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies (FDA/USDA).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focused on your financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging employees to live out our purpose. Highlights include:

• Multiple relocation packages
• Two weeklong company shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US
• 8-week parental leave
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus offering
• Flexible work arrangements
• Up to 6% 401(k) matchin