Manager - Clinical Development

Iowa Ag; Fort Dodge (IA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

8-week parental leave

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Elanco seeks a Manager of Clinical Development to lead the Clinical Associate team at the Fort Dodge, IA site, driving study execution and GLP compliance.

You will partner with Global R&D, QA, and M&Q to ensure timely delivery, audit readiness, and vendor management while developing staff and ensuring compliance with Elanco SOPs. On-site role with 10% travel; relocation packages available. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Animal Science or related discipline.
• 4+ years in clinical study execution or related R&D; 6+ years preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GLP regulations and FDA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical execution logistics and study events at Fort Dodge.
• Ensure GLP compliance and support audits and inspections.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Global R&D.

Skills

GLP knowledge

FDA compliance

Animal handling

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Biology/Animal Science

Master's preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

### Job Details#### Job Title:Manager - Clinical Development#### Location:,, ,#### Company:#### Industry Sector:#### Industry Type:#### Career Type:#### Job Type:Full Time#### Minimum Years Experience Required:N/A#### Salary:### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:****Country:** USAI agree to receive alerts from and to the .Your alert was created successfully.x## General Alert Saved* The listings below are jobs matching the criteria you've selected for your General Alert on.Criteria selected was:* General alert saved for .* General alert notifications will be sent weekly on Monday.* Please note that you can only have one general alert active at any given time. Creating a new general alert will override an existing general alert.* Visit the to manage your alerts# Manager - Clinical Development| Number of Years Experience: | Minimum Education Completed: | || Education Major / Discipline Category: | Most Recent / Current Occupation: | |**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.**Your 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.**What You Need to Succeed (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**What will give you a competitive edge (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!**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 matchingElanco 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 statusElanco 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.#LI-MW1Elanco 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 statusElanco 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. 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