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.
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Your Role: Study Manager – Companion Animal Research focus
Are you a dedicated research scientist with a background in companion animal research and a keen interest in pet health therapeutics? Join our innovative research team at Elanco's Australian research facility, where you'll play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge animal health products and sustainable solutions for global and ANZ markets. This is a full-time opportunity, based at our research facility in Western Sydney.
As a Study Manager, you will join a collaborative and high-performing research team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for designing, managing, conducting and reporting studies specifically focused on pet health therapeutics, disease model development and implementation.
Responsibilities:
Design study protocols, manage and conduct complex field and laboratory studies to meet global R&D project requirements and timelines.
Summarize, report and interpret study data and results during and at the conclusion of animal studies.
Collaborate with global research project teams, providing subject matter and operational expertise and input.
Liaise with external research partners to support early-stage research.
Design and implement in vivo research models.
Ensure scientific protocols and procedures meet regulatory, ethical, and sustainability reporting requirements.
Provide timely and accurate documentation to the Animal Ethics Committee and ensure high standards of animal welfare across all animal studies.
Adhere to regulatory compliance standards (e.g., VICH GCP, OECD GLP) while promoting continuous process improvement in research.
Support resource planning, knowledge sharing, and peer development within the research team, fostering expertise in pet health therapeutics and disease model development.
Qualifications and Experience:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a science-related discipline (a veterinary degree is preferred but not required).
Experience:
- Strong understanding of research/development processes and knowledge of companion animal health and disease.
- Demonstrated experience in designing, conducting, and managing research studies with a focus on companion animals.
- Proven interest in or experience with pet health therapeutics, disease model development and implementation.
- Practical skills in relevant research methodologies.
Skills:
- Excellent scientific writing and communication skills, capable of articulating complex scientific concepts.
- Strong project and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple studies concurrently.
- Familiarity with regulatory standards (e.g., VICH GCP or OECD GLP).
- Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., FDA, APVMA, EMA).
- Exposure to animal ethics processes and welfare protocols.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience coaching or mentoring peers in a scientific setting.
Experience acting as Investigator or Study Director in GxP, VICH GCP, or OECD GLP studies
Knowledge of animal health products, parasites, and disease models
Experience liaising with external research partners or CROs
Ability to interpret complex scientific data and translate findings into clear reports
Experience contributing to operational planning and process improvement initiatives
Travel: Limited travel; flexibility required for study-related activities
Location: Yarrandoo R&D Centre, Kemps Creek, Western Sydney (on-site role)
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized 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’re proud to be an Employer of Choice (Australian Business Award 2023) and offer:
A collaborative, values-driven culture that supports growth and purpose
Additional leave benefits
Recognition and reward programs
Wellbeing support (EAP)
Flexible work arrangements
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
