Veterinary Clinical Trial Manager — Hybrid

Indiana Ag Connection; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Annual bonus

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) matching

Job summary

Elanco, a global leader in animal health, invites an experienced Clinical Trial Manager to lead veterinary clinical trials from initiation to close-out. You will coordinate regulatory compliance, monitor trial delivery, and collaborate with R&D, commercial teams, and external sites to ensure quality and timely study execution.

The role requires a 5+ year background in veterinary clinical trials, familiarity with FDA/USDA processes, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a science or health related field and 5+ years' experience in veterinary clinical trial management and execution of clinical studies
• Direct experience managing veterinary clinical trials is required.
• Experience with FDA/USDA inspections and GCP compliance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and oversee all phases of veterinary clinical trials, including study initiation, site recruitment and training, monitoring, execution, close-out, and compliance with study protocols and SOPs.
• Support high-quality study delivery through protocol and final report review, data capture design, QA/audit responses, risk management, and continuous improvement of trial conduct and data quality.
• Partner cross-functionally with R&D, commercial teams, external partners, and clinical sites to ensure alignment, timelines, quality, and successful study execution.
• Support regulatory and operational activities, including FDA/USDA inspections, communication with regulators, budgeting, contracting, invoicing, forecasting, and vendor selection and oversight.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to study monitors and administrators while contributing to a high-performing, innovative team culture aligned with Elanco values.

Skills

Clinical trial management

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/health

Tools

EDC systems

MS Office

Job description

Elanco, a global leader in animal health, invites an experienced Clinical Trial Manager to lead veterinary clinical trials from initiation to close-out. You will coordinate regulatory compliance, monitor trial delivery, and collaborate with R&D, commercial teams, and external sites to ensure quality and timely study execution.

The role requires a 5+ year background in veterinary clinical trials, familiarity with FDA/USDA processes, and strong leadership.