Senior Clinical Manager, Research & Development

EloVetNet; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EloVetNet in Lincoln, Nebraska seeks a Senior Clinical Manager, R&D to lead planning, design, execution, and oversight of animal health clinical studies across species, ensuring regulatory compliance and timely delivery. The role directs the Clinical R&D team, collaborates with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Manufacturing, and external partners to advance product development and support licensure.

Required DVM and 5–7 years of experience in animal health clinical research, with proven leadership

Qualifications

• DVM required.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in animal health clinical research or related field.
• Experience leading clinical research programs and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience designing and interpreting clinical studies for regulatory submissions.
• Knowledge of USDA-CVB requirements and veterinary product regulatory processes.

Responsibilities

• Leads and oversees clinical research activities across multiple species, ensuring effective use of resources to achieve objectives and timelines.
• Directs planning, design, execution, monitoring, and reporting of clinical studies for regulatory submissions and licensure.
• Collaborates with Regulatory Affairs and other R&D leaders to develop study protocols and project plans.
• Ensures studies comply with USDA-CVB requirements, protocols, internal procedures and quality standards.
• Leads the Clinical R&D team in Lincoln, including resource allocation, performance management, and development.
• Oversees CROs, investigators, and collaborators, including planning, data quality, and final reporting.
• Reviews data, protocols, and reports for regulatory submissions and business decisions.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Regulatory submissions

USDA-CVB knowledge

Multidisciplinary teams

Education

DVM

Job description

Senior Clinical Manager, Research & Development

Senior Clinical Manager, Research & Development

CLT

Aberta

The Senior Clinical Manager, R&D is responsible for leading the planning, design, execution, and oversight of clinical research activities supporting the development, evaluation, and regulatory approval of animal health biological products across multiple species. This position provides scientific and operational leadership to the Clinical R&D team based in Lincoln, Nebraska, ensuring clinical studies are conducted efficiently, in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, and in alignment with organizational priorities. The role collaborates cross-functionally with Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and external research partners to advance product development initiatives and achieve project objectives.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) required. Retain if veterinary medical judgment is essential to the role.Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience in animal health clinical research, product development, or a closely related scientific discipline, preferably within the animal health industry.Demonstrated experience leading clinical research programs and managing multidisciplinary scientific teams.Experience designing, conducting, and interpreting clinical studies supporting regulatory submissions.Demonstrated knowledge of USDA-CVB requirements and the regulatory approval process for veterinary biological products.Experience with poultry and swine clinical research required; experience across additional livestock species preferred.TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) required. Retain if veterinary medical judgment is essential to the role.Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience in animal health clinical research, product development, or a closely related scientific discipline, preferably within the animal health industry.Demonstrated experience leading clinical research programs and managing multidisciplinary scientific teams.Experience designing, conducting, and interpreting clinical studies supporting regulatory submissions.Demonstrated knowledge of USDA-CVB requirements and the regulatory approval process for veterinary biological products.Experience with poultry and swine clinical research required; experience across additional livestock species preferred.POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:Leads and oversees clinical research activities supporting R&D Biologicals across multiple species, ensuring effective utilization of internal and external resources to achieve project objectives and timelines.Directs the planning, design, execution, monitoring, and reporting of clinical studies to support product development, regulatory submissions, and licensure.Collaborates with Regulatory Affairs and other R&D leaders to develop clinical research strategies, study protocols, and project plans aligned with organizational priorities and regulatory requirements.Ensures clinical studies are conducted in accordance with applicable USDA-CVB requirements, established protocols, internal procedures, and relevant quality and regulatory standards.Leads and develops the Clinical R&D team based in Lincoln, including resource allocation, performance management, employee development, and continuous improvement of team capabilities.Establishes clinical study priorities, manages competing project demands, and monitors study progress to ensure timely achievement of research and development milestones.Oversees external contract research organizations, investigators, and research collaborators, including study planning, protocol development, execution, data quality, and final reporting.Reviews and evaluates clinical study data, protocols, and reports to ensure scientific integrity, accuracy, and suitability for regulatory submissions and business decisions.Identifies and addresses clinical study risks, technical challenges, and resource constraints, implementing appropriate corrective actions to maintain project progress and compliance.Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Manufacturing, and other R&D functions, to support product development and regulatory approval activities.Provides clinical research expertise and project updates to senior leadership, including recommendations regarding study design, project feasibility, resource requirements, and development priorities.Supports the evaluation of new research opportunities, external collaborations, and potential product development initiatives that contribute to the company’s R&D pipeline.Establishes and maintains productive relationships with external research organizations, academic institutions, and industry partners to support current and future research initiatives.Participates in the evaluation of scientific publications, patent applications, and technical due diligence activities, as needed.Collaborates with the Regulatory Pharma team to support pharmaceutical clinical research activities, as needed.