Clinical Development Scientist - Companion Animals

Elanco; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and

8-week parental leave

9 Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus offering

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6% 401K matching

Job summary

Elanco, a global leader in animal health, seeks a Clinical Development Scientist for Companion Animal Health in Indianapolis. You will design and execute studies advancing vaccines and therapeutics from concept through regulatory submission, reporting to the Clinical Leader.

You will lead trials, ensure GLP/vGCP compliance, collaborate across R&D, Regulatory Affairs, QA, and Marketing, and partner with Regulatory Affairs to prepare data for global submissions. Travel 10–20%.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical development of health products and hands-on involvement in study design and execution.
• Strong ability to translate scientific objectives into executable study designs and drive projects cross-functionally.
• Knowledge of global regulatory standards (USDA, GLP, vGCP, VICH) and regulatory submissions.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, implementation, and reporting of high-quality clinical studies for companion animal vaccines and therapeutics with global regulatory compliance.
• Author study protocols and final reports; manage CROs and oversee study execution to meet objectives.
• Develop strategic clinical development plans and collaborate with R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, and Marketing.

Skills

Clinical program strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

DVM or PhD or MS in a relevant discipline

Job description

Elanco, a global leader in animal health, seeks a Clinical Development Scientist for Companion Animal Health in Indianapolis. You will design and execute studies advancing vaccines and therapeutics from concept through regulatory submission, reporting to the Clinical Leader.

You will lead trials, ensure GLP/vGCP compliance, collaborate across R&D, Regulatory Affairs, QA, and Marketing, and partner with Regulatory Affairs to prepare data for global submissions. Travel 10–20%.