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!
Job Description
Position Description
The Senior Scientist – Clinical Development, Animal Health is responsible for leading and executing target animal safety and effectiveness studies within animal health. This role is focused on hands-on study ownership, working with external partners and investigators to deliver high-quality data that supports regulatory and development decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end execution of target animal safety and effectiveness studies
Develop and own study protocols, ensuring successful delivery through contract research organizations (CROs) and Elanco study sites
Oversee external partners and investigators, ensuring timelines, quality, and compliance are met
Monitor study progress, troubleshoot issues, and ensure data integrity throughout execution
Analyze and interpret study data to support regulatory and development outcomes
Minimum Qualifications
PhD or DVM required
5+ years of direct experience in animal health study execution (TAS and/or effectiveness required)
Proven experience leading studies, not supporting, within clinical settings
Hands-on experience managing CROs, investigators, or external study partners
Working knowledge of FDA-CVM requirements and GLP/GCP for animal studies
Preferred Qualifications
Experience across different livestock species
Background specifically in target animal safety and field-based effectiveness studies
Experience supporting regulatory submissions or study reports for regulatory review
Ability to manage multiple studies with minimal oversight
Strong communication skills with experience working cross-functionally
What You Will Gain
Full ownership of study execution in a focused animal health environment
Direct impact on safety and effective decisions tied to product development
High visibility across R&D, regulatory, and external partners
Opportunity to work on multi-species programs with real-world application
A role built for execution, not bench or discovery work
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented 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 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 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
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