Advisor-Quality Assurance

Elanco; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco is seeking an experienced R&D Quality Assurance Auditor for the Fort Dodge, Iowa site. The role ensures regulatory compliance for non-clinical safety studies and supports the GLP Test Facility QA unit.

Responsibilities include conducting audits, overseeing sponsor activities, maintaining the QMS, and delivering regulatory training to R&D teams to foster a culture of quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, animal science, pharmacy, or related field.
• At least 10 years in quality oversight for veterinary studies (FDA/USDA/EPA regulated).
• Deep knowledge of GLP/GCP regulations and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory execution & leadership: ensure GLP/GCP compliance and represent ERDQA on site leadership.
• Comprehensive auditing: plan and conduct internal and third-party audits across protocols and reports.
• Sponsor & system oversight: oversee non-clinical safety studies and site systems, ensure quality.
• Quality management & CAPA: maintain QMS, investigate deviations, implement CAPAs.
• Stakeholder engagement & training: liaise with regulators and train R&D teams on compliance.

Skills

GLP/GCP knowledge

Influence senior leaders

Risk management

Quality systems

Education

BS in biology/animal science/pharmacy

Master's in Life Sciences

DVM (optional)

Job description

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: R&D Quality Assurance Auditor

This role provides quality oversight and consultative support for Elanco’s R&D Clinical Development organization, serving as the GLP Test Facility Quality Assurance Unit to ensure regulatory compliance for non-clinical safety studies. Based at the Fort Dodge site, the position oversees regulated activities including VICH GL9 standards to support global product approvals for veterinary medicines. By partnering closely with R&D stakeholders, the role proactively drives compliance through the implementation of Elanco Quality Standards, specialized training, and strategic quality input.

Your Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Execution & Leadership: Execute the site Quality Assurance program in strict compliance with FDA GLP (21 CFR Part 58) and vGCP (VICH GL9) standards, while serving as the ERDQA representative to the R&D Site Lead Team.
• Comprehensive Auditing: Plan and conduct end-to-end internal and third-party audits—including protocol, in-life, data, and final report reviews—to ensure total adherence to regulatory requirements and Elanco Quality Systems.
• Sponsor & System Oversight: Provide critical Sponsor oversight for non-clinical safety and clinical studies conducted at third parties, while maintaining quality standards for R&D GXP equipment, systems, and site procedures.
• Quality Management & CAPA: Manage the Quality Management System (QMS) by authoring site Quality procedures, leading investigations into deviations, and overseeing the implementation and suitability of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Stakeholder Engagement & Training: Act as a primary liaison for regulatory authority inspections and external stakeholders, while developing and delivering compliance training to R&D and ERDQA teams to foster a culture of quality.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor's of Science Degree in biology, animal science, pharmacy, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 10 years of experience in a quality oversight or monitoring role for veterinary clinical and safety studies (FDA, USDA, EPA regulated).
• Skills: Deep knowledge of GLP/GCP regulations, proven ability to influence senior scientific leaders, and a strong understanding of risk management and Quality Systems.

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

• Master’s in Life Sciences or a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
• Society for Quality Assurance RQAP-GLP certification.
• Experience with IACUC, Biosafety Committees, and Health and Safety protocols.

Additional Information:

• Location: Fort Dodge, Iowa (On-site Position)

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