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: Clinical Development Scientist – ParasiticidesAs a Clinical Development Scientist, you will lead the development and execution of global companion and farm animal parasiticide clinical programs supporting Elanco’s innovation pipeline. In this role, you will design, coordinate, and deliver high-quality clinical effectiveness and target animal safety (TAS) studies from early development through regulatory approval in initial target
geographies.
Your Responsibilities:- Lead the planning and execution of global clinical programs, including pilot and pivotal studies, ensuring compliance with GLP, vGCP, VICH, and other applicable
regulatory standards.
- Develop comprehensive clinical development plans, author study protocols and reports, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver programs on time and with high-quality standards.
- Design and oversee efficacy and TAS studies in partnership with Clinical Development Sciences, Biostatistics, Regulatory Affairs, and external research facilities to support global regulatory approvals.
- Analyze and interpret study data with support from Data Management, Medical Writing, and internal/external reviewers; prepare documentation and support submissions and presentations to regulatory authorities and scientific forums.
- Ensure quality assurance and regulatory compliance while contributing to process improvements, procedural development, and continuous advancement of clinical development practices.
- Education: DVM or Ph.D. in Animal Science or related field preferred; MS with relevant experience will be considered. Advanced degree in addition to DVM is desirable.
- Top Skills: Strong project management and organizational capabilities, excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven experience interacting with regulatory authorities and supporting product registrations.
- Working knowledge of GCP, GLP, GMP, and global regulatory frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and external research partners.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to drive clinical programs and align stakeholders.
- Understanding of research and development processes within animal health or pharmaceutical industries.
- Travel: 10–20% domestic, with potential international travel.
- Location: Indianapolis, IN – Hybrid Work Environment
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 may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.
Skills Required
- Strong project management and organizational capabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- DVM or Ph.D. in Animal Science or a related field
- MS degree with relevant experience may be considered
- Advanced degree in addition to DVM
- Experience interacting with regulatory authorities and supporting product registrations
- Working knowledge of GCP, GLP, GMP, and global regulatory frameworks
- Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and external research partners
- Strategic mindset and ability to drive clinical programs and align stakeholders
- Understanding of research and development processes within animal health or pharmaceutical industries
Elanco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Elanco and has not been reviewed or approved by Elanco.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off options are broad, including PTO, flexible leave, and the ability to purchase additional vacation. These provisions are highlighted as supportive of work-life balance.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision alongside company-paid life, disability, and wellness support. Pet insurance and assistance programs reinforce a comprehensive wellbeing offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a U.S. 401(k) and, for some employees, access to a defined benefit pension. These programs add meaningful long-term value to total rewards.
Elanco Insights
What We Do
At Elanco, we work to improve the health of animals through innovative products and services for pets and farm animals around the world. As a global animal health company, we provide solutions that empower our customers to advance a vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life. Since 1954, Elanco has committed to empowering veterinarians, farmers, and all those who care for animals with the tools they need to help animals live healthy lives. Healthier animals are the key to making our lives better - This is the fundamental belief uniting all global Elanco employees. That’s why we are committed to the idea that our business can be a unique force for good for all in society. Through our Elanco Healthy Purpose™ framework of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments, we focus on delivering sustainable solutions to advance the well-being of animals, people and the planet. This program also enables our employees around the world to take paid time off to make an impact as a volunteer, offering their time or talent to give back to our customers, causes and communities. #ElancoHealthyPurpose #WeAreElanco
