Project Lead Data Manager

Elanco•Indianapolis, IN

15d•Hybrid

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! Your Role: Project Lead Data Manager As a Project Lead Data Manager, you will serve as a technical authority and strategic leader in achieving our global clinical data management objectives. In this role, you will be responsible for advancing the end-to-end technical lifecycle of clinical studies, ensuring that data capture, management, and archival processes are executed with precision across both electronic and paper-based systems. By collaborating closely with cross-functional partners in Clinical Development, Biostatistics, and Regulatory Affairs, you will guide data management strategies that result in the on-target delivery of submission-ready databases, ensuring all deliverables meet rigorous quality standards and are fully compliant with regulatory requirements and Good Clinical Practice ( GxP ) guidelines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BS) or equivalent in a scientific field, or relevant work experience in animal health or a related industry.
A minimum of 5 years in Clinical Data Management, with proven experience supporting global Research & Development (R&D) initiatives.
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams, showing high levels of adaptability, flexibility, and learning agility in a fast-paced environment.
Advanced proficiency in Electronic Data Capture (EDC) platforms and a thorough understanding of the clinical database development lifecycle, including design, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and lock procedures.
Proven ability to author and manage essential Data Management (DM) documents, including Data Management Plans (DMPs) and Data Validation Specifications (DVS).
Expertise in data cleaning methodologies, query management, and the oversight of data integrity within a Good Clinical Practice ( GxP ) environment.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with clinical trial data for regulatory authority submissions (e.g., FDA, EMA).
Advanced knowledge of modern Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems and data visualization tools.
Previous experience in clinical study monitoring or formal project management.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end technical lifecycle of clinical data management for assigned projects, from initial Case Report Form (CRF) design and database build to final database lock and archival.
Author and maintain comprehensive Study Data Management Plans (DMPs) and Data Validation Specifications (DVS) to ensure alignment with study protocols and regulatory requirements.
Drive data integrity through robust data cleaning strategies and ensure all technical Data Management (DM) activities are validated and executed against regulatory requirements (including Good Clinical Practice - GxP ) and internal SOPs.
Manage technical deliverables from Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and third-party vendors, ensuring adherence to Elanco’s quality standards and project timelines.
Educate and advocate for Data Management (DM) policies and procedures with both internal and external stakeholders.
Coach and mentor junior Data Management colleagues, fostering a positive and collaborative team environment.