Elanco · 4 months ago
Research Scientist – Clinical Study Management
Fort Dodge, IA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expElanco is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovation and improving the lives of animals. The Research Scientist – Clinical Study Management role involves overseeing the design and execution of clinical studies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing study documentation while contributing to scientific advancements and intellectual property.
ManufacturingPetSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Lead the design and execution of clinical studies, including GLP, GCP, pivotal and non-pivotal studies, acting as Study Director for GLP safety studies and Study Investigator for clinical studies, ensuring overall conduct and scientific integrity
Maintain rigorous compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) - 21 CFR Part 58, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), and all applicable internal and external guidelines (e.g., SOPs, HSE, Animal Welfare, IACUC approvals), including managing protocol excursions and corrective actions
Drive the development and completion of study protocols and final reports, support the creation and maintenance of all study-related SOPs, templates, and forms, and ensure the accurate interpretation, analysis, documentation, and secure archiving of all raw data and specimens
Coordinate with study staff for protocol training and execution preparation, organize IVP supply management, and ensure continuous, clear communication between the Study Director, Sponsor Representative, Investigator, Clinical team, QA, and Study Monitor
Support the generation of potential patents and publications based on study findings, leveraging study results to advance scientific knowledge and intellectual property within Elanco
Qualification
Required
MS with 4+ years, BS with 7+ years of experience, or Doctorate level education (e.g., PhD, DVM, MD) with 2+ years in a relevant industry
Experience managing clinical study initiation, execution, and completion and thorough understanding in coordinating various clinical functional groups including regulatory, clinical laboratory, clinical execution, veterinary services, and animal care personnel
Background with both USDA and EU Regulatory guidelines preferred
Preferred
Experience with clinical study management in the Animal Health industry is highly desired
Strong organizational and time management skills
Advanced ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Experience with biological vaccines, small molecules, and large molecules
Experience with or willing to gain experience with Pain and Dermatology models
Benefits
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
Company
Elanco
Elanco is an animal health company that manufactures and markets a diverse range of products to promote animal health and well-being.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Elanco has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (9)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$252.86MKey Investors
AncoraBill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2023-12-30Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2018-09-19IPO
2017-05-24Grant· $2.86M
Leadership Team
Dave Kinard
Executive Vice President Human Resources, Corporate Affairs & Administration
Jennifer Black
Senior Director, Global Indirect Procurement
Recent News
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