Consultant- Clinical Operations

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); 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 seeks a Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) – Animal Health to lead and execute monitoring for farm and companion animal studies within the Global Clinical Development Sciences team, ensuring studies meet GCP/VICH standards and support regulatory approvals.

You will collaborate with CROs and internal partners, author monitoring plans, oversee site qualification and close-out visits, and mentor the monitoring team while advancing data integrity and study quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science or health-related field with 5+ years of applicable experience.
• Master’s degree in a science or health-related field with 3+ years of applicable experience.
• Experience monitoring farm animal and/or companion animal clinical studies.
• Knowledge of global clinical trial regulations (GCP/VICH).
• Proficiency with clinical data management systems (e.g., EDC, Veeva) and MS Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monitoring and execution of farm and companion animal clinical trials with GCP/VICH compliance.
• Author and execute comprehensive monitoring plans including site qualification, initiation, and close-out visits.
• Serve as primary contact for investigator sites and CROs; ensure data quality and query resolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional R&D partners to support protocol development and study reports.
• Mentor and coach Monitoring Team members to drive process improvements.

Skills

Animal health knowledge

GCP/VICH knowledge

EDC/Veeva/MS Office 365

Leadership communication

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

As a Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) – Animal Health, you will be part of our Global Clinical Development Sciences team, responsible for leading and executing clinical monitoring for critical laboratory and field studies. In this role, you will be responsible for implementing robust monitoring plans, partnering with project teams and Contract Research Organizations (CROs) to ensure study results are of the highest quality and support global regulatory approvals for new Farm Animal and Pet Health products.

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

Don’t meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown underrepresented 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.

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!

• 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.

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets, creating value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders, and society as a whole. With nearly 70 years of animal health heritage, we are committed to helping our customers improve the health of animals in their care, while also making a meaningful impact on our local and global communities. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching life and our Elanco Healthy Purpose™ CSR framework – all to advance the health of animals, people and the planet. Learn more at www.elanco.com.