Consultant- Clinical Operations

Elanco; Fort Dodge (IA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Two weeklong shutdowns (US)

8-week parental leave

Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus offering

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6% 401K matching

Job summary

Elanco, a global leader in animal health, is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) for Animal Health. You will monitor farm and companion animal trials, ensure GCP/VICH compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support protocol development and study reports.

Travel up to 50%, with a hybrid work arrangement at the Global Headquarters in Indianapolis. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a science field and has 3–5+ years in clinical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of applicable experience, OR Master’s degree with 3+ years.
• Experience monitoring clinical field safety and effectiveness studies (single or multi-site).
• Strong knowledge of animal health concepts and global clinical trial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monitoring and execution of farm and companion animal trials while ensuring GCP/VICH compliance.
• Create and oversee monitoring plans; manage site qualification, initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out visits.
• Coordinate with investigator sites and CROs; perform data review and query resolution for data integrity.
• Collaborate with Clinical Development, Data Management, and Regulatory Affairs on protocols and study reports.
• Mentor Monitoring Team and drive improvements in monitoring processes.

Skills

Animal health concepts

GCP/VICH regulations

Leadership

Data interpretation

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/health

Master’s degree in science/health

Tools

EDC

Veeva

MS Office 365

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:

Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) – Animal Health

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead the monitoring and execution of farm and companion animal clinical trials, providing oversight to ensure all activities remain compliant with global regulatory standards (GCP/VICH).
• Author and execute comprehensive monitoring plans, overseeing site qualification, initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out visits in accordance with study protocols.
• Serve as the primary contact and partner for investigator sites (CROs/internal sites), performing thorough data review (QC) and query resolution to ensure the highest level of data integrity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional R&D partners, including Clinical Development, Data Management, and Regulatory Affairs, to support protocol development, study planning, and final study reports.
• Serve as a primary mentor and coach for Monitoring Team colleagues, driving innovation in monitoring processes and supporting the training of new personnel.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a science or health-related field with 5+ years of applicable experience, OR Master’s degree in a science or health-related field with 3+ years of applicable experience.
• Experience: Proven experience monitoring single-site or multi-site clinical field safety and effectiveness studies.
• Skills: Strong knowledge of animal health concepts and global clinical trial regulations (GCP/VICH); Advanced proficiency in clinical data management systems (e.g., EDC, Veeva) and MS Office 365; Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to communicate clinical data clearly to diverse stakeholders.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Experience with compiling clinical trial data for regulatory authority submissions (e.g., FDA/USDA dossiers).
• Experience serving as a lead monitor for specific clinical projects, coordinating the activities of other monitors.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and train other clinical monitoring personnel.

Additional Information:

• Travel: Up to 50% travel (U.S. and/or International) is required.
• Location: Global Elanco Headquarters - Indianapolis, IN - Hybrid Work Environment

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

• 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

Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.

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

Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.