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: Research Scientist - Study Management
As a Research Scientist, you will be a key part of the team responsible for managing critical clinical studies. In this role, you will be responsible for advancing our small molecule research pipeline, with a strong focus on pain and dermatology models. You will collaborate with diverse, cross-functional teams to support experimental design, ensure studies are conducted to the highest standards, and prepare scientific materials that contribute to future innovations in animal health.
Your Responsibilities:
Serve as Study Director for pre-clinical GLP safety studies and as a Study Investigator for GCP studies, contributing to the design and execution of pivotal and non-pivotal clinical trials with a focus on small molecule, pain, and dermatology models.
Manage the full lifecycle of study documentation, including the development and completion of protocols and final reports, and oversee the maintenance of related SOPs, templates, and forms.
Ensure full compliance with all internal and external guidelines (GLP, GCP, SOPs, Animal Welfare) and applicable regulations, including overseeing study conduct per 21 CFR Part 58 and managing the archival of all study data and specimens.
Maintain robust communication across diverse, cross-functional teams (e.g., QA, regulatory affairs, statistics, project teams) and coordinate key study components like protocol training and investigational veterinary product (IVP) supply management.
Assemble and secure Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) approval for all clinical studies and support patent or publication efforts as needed.
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
Education & Experience: MS with 4+ years of experience, BS with 7+ years of experience, or a Doctorate (PhD, DVM, MD) with 2+ years of experience in a relevant industry.
Clinical Study Experience: Demonstrated experience managing the initiation, execution, and completion of clinical studies, with specific expertise in small molecule research and/or studies involving pain and dermatology models.
Communication & Collaboration: Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, and technical writing skills, with a proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
Direct experience with clinical study management within the Animal Health industry.
Familiarity with both FDA/CVM and EU regulatory guidelines, particularly for small molecules.
Experience coordinating diverse clinical groups such as regulatory, laboratories, execution teams, and veterinary/animal care staff.
Strong organizational, time management, and analytical problem-solving skills.
A background that includes experience with biological vaccines and large molecules.
Additional Information:
Travel: Up to 10%
Location: Fort Dodge, IA
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