Manager - Clinical Development

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Annual bonus

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Elanco is seeking a Manager to lead the Clinical Associate team at the Fort Dodge, IA site. You will guide clinical execution operations, oversee study logistics, and ensure GLP compliance while partnering across Global R&D to advance our animal health pipeline.

The role requires strong leadership, a background in biology or animal science, and hands-on experience with clinical trials or lab operations. Relocation packages are available; this is an on-site position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Animal Science, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in clinical study execution, laboratory operations, or R&D project management (or 4+ years with Master’s).
• Strong knowledge of GLP regulations and FDA compliance; hands-on animal handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Clinical Execution team at Fort Dodge, managing trial logistics and daily execution of study events.
• Collaborate with Global R&D Clinical teams, RDQA, and M&Q to align priorities and report metrics.
• Ensure GLP compliance and assist with regulatory audits and inspections.
• Manage vendor relationships and animal supplier contracts in line with standards.
• Train and onboard new staff to ensure SOP compliance.

Skills

GLP compliance

Animal handling

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's in Biology/Animal Science

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

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!

As a Manager you will lead the Clinical Associate team to deliver and oversee study execution at the Fort Dodge, IA site. In this role you’ll be responsible for guiding clinical trial execution logistics, supporting GLP compliance and audit readiness, and partnering cross-functionally across Global R&D to advance Elanco’s innovative animal health pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Guide Clinical Execution Operations: Oversee the Clinical Execution team at the Fort Dodge site, managing trial logistics, master study scheduling, technical resource allocation, and daily execution of clinical study events.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Global R&D Clinical teams, RDQA, and M&Q to integrate project support needs, align organizational priorities, and report key resource utilization and output metrics.
• Quality & Regulatory Compliance: Support the implementation and continuous adherence to GLP programs in accordance with FDA guidelines, serving as a liaison during internal quality audits and external health authority inspections.
• Vendor & Supply Management: Build, manage, and oversee vendor relationships and supplier contracts for specialized animals and research materials, ensuring strict compliance with HSE, QA, Animal Welfare, and AAALAC standards.
• Team Development & Onboarding: Serve as the primary trainer to efficiently onboard new colleagues, foster ongoing technical skill building, and ensure full compliance with Elanco standard operating procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Animal Science, or related scientific discipline (or Master’s Degree in relevant field)
• Required Experience: A minimum of 6 years of experience in clinical study execution, laboratory operations, or R&D project management (or 4+ years with a Master’s Degree)
• Top 2 skills: Strong working knowledge of GLP regulations/FDA compliance and hands‑on animal handling expertise in a clinical or research environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience managing clinical operations, trial scheduling, or laboratory personnel
• Proven experience managing external vendor relationships and animal supplier contracts
• Exceptional cross‑functional communication, data analysis, and conflict resolution capabilities
• Proficiency with PC package tools, including advanced spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel) and word processing (Word)

Additional Information

• Travel: 10%
• Location: Fort Dodge, IA: On-Site Work Environment – Relocation packages available!

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 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 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.