Consultant- Clinical Operations

elanco; Iowa City (IA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Hybrid work environment

Annual bonus offering

PTO and parental leave

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Elanco is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) – Animal Health to lead monitoring of farm and companion animal trials. You will develop monitoring plans, manage site visits, and collaborate with CROs and internal teams to ensure high-quality data for regulatory submissions.

Travel up to 50% (US/International) and a hybrid work environment at Global Elanco Headquarters in Indianapolis, IN. Strong leadership and data management skills are required for this global role.

Qualifications

• Education and experience in clinical monitoring for animal health studies.
• Knowledge of global regulatory standards (GCP/VICH) required.
• Experience with data management systems and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead monitoring of farm and companion animal trials per protocols.
• Develop and execute robust monitoring plans and site visits.
• Coordinate with CROs and internal teams to ensure data quality.
• Review data QC and resolve queries to maintain integrity.
• Mentor Monitoring Team and drive process improvements.

Skills

GCP/VICH knowledge

EDC/Veeva proficiency

MS Office 365

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/health

Master's degree in science/health

Tools

Clinical data management systems

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. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

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! Some highlights include:

• 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

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