Manager - Clinical Development

Elanco•Fort Dodge, IA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Animal Science, or related scientific discipline (or Master’s Degree in relevant field)
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)
Strong working knowledge of GLP regulations/FDA compliance
Hands-on animal handling expertise in a clinical or research environment

Nice To Haves

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)

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.
Serve as the primary trainer to efficiently onboard new colleagues, foster ongoing technical skill building, and ensure full compliance with Elanco standard operating procedures.