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:
Study Management Coordinator – Clinical Development
This position provides critical administrative assistance for regulated (including GLP) and non-regulated clinical studies, focusing on meticulous data and record management, quality control, and system maintenance for electronic data capture and audits. As a Study Management Coordinator, you will be part of the Clinical Development Sciences function, playing a key role in upholding the rigorous quality standards essential to the integrity and success of our clinical studies.
Your Responsibilities:
Study Assistance & Quality Assurance: Assist in the preparation and review of study protocols, data capture forms, amendments, and deviations; provide guidance to study personnel on regulatory requirements (e.g., GLP); and uphold rigorous quality standards to ensure data integrity and consistency.
Documentation & Records Management: Facilitate Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems and oversee the indexing, QC, and review of study files to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Vendor and Protocol Management: Manage external vendors, particularly those providing data for GLP studies, and aid in the preparation of Animal Care and Use Protocols (ACUPs).
Compliance & Inspection Readiness: Maintain a comprehensive overview of records for all clinical studies (including equipment calibration, maintenance, and room monitoring), assist in maintaining GLP compliance for laboratory equipment, and aid in facility inspections and QA audits.
Training & Continuous Improvement: Provide guidance to new and existing study personnel, stay current with evolving GLP regulations and industry best practices, and facilitate the resolution of GLP-related issues identified during study conduct.
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
Education: Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine).
Experience: 2-5 years of experience in a GLP-regulated environment, preferably within a Quality Assurance or Study Management role.
Key Regulatory Knowledge: A thorough understanding of FDA 21 CFR Part 58 and/or OECD GLP Principles and familiarity with other relevant regulations (e.g., Animal Welfare Act, specific industry guidelines).
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
Experience with clinical study management or coordination in the Animal Health industry is highly desired.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify non-compliance issues.
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports, SOPs, and training materials.
Thorough knowledge and experience in organizing various clinical functional groups including regulatory, clinical laboratory, clinical execution, veterinary services, and animal care personnel and ability to work effectively in a team.
Effective communication skills.
An MS degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
Additional Information:
Travel: Up to 10%
Location: Fort Dodge, IA, USA - On-Site Work Environment
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 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
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline such as Biology, Chemistry, Animal Science, or Veterinary Medicine.
- 2–5 years of experience in a GLP-regulated environment, preferably in Quality Assurance or Study Management.
- Thorough understanding of FDA 21 CFR Part 58 and/or OECD GLP Principles.
- Familiarity with relevant regulations, including the Animal Welfare Act and applicable industry guidelines.
- Experience with clinical study management or coordination in the animal health industry.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify non-compliance issues.
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports, SOPs, and training materials.
- Knowledge and experience organizing regulatory, clinical laboratory, clinical execution, veterinary services, and animal care personnel.
- Master’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
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
