Clinical Research Associate (CRA) – Animal Health

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 Clinical Research Associate (CRA) – Animal Health, you will be a key member of the global Research & Development organization, supporting the execution of clinical studies for our innovative Farm Animal and Pet Health products. You will be responsible for ensuring studies are conducted to the highest standards, that data is captured accurately, and that we maintain compliance with all global regulatory guidelines. This role is critical to advancing Elanco’s pipeline and bringing new solutions to our customers.

Your Responsibilities:

• Perform and manage all clinical monitoring activities, including site qualification, initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out visits to ensure studies adhere to protocol, GCP/VICH guidelines, and Elanco standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clinical trial sites (CROs and internal), building strong relationships and providing oversight to ensure study success and data integrity.
• Conduct thorough data review and source data verification, working with site personnel to resolve data queries promptly and ensure the accuracy and completeness of all study documentation.
• Proactively identify and mitigate site-level risks, monitor for and report protocol deviations or safety events (AEs/SAEs), and support internal QA reviews or regulatory inspections.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners (Clinical Development, Data Management, Biostatistics, Regulatory Affairs, QA) to ensure seamless project delivery and support the development of regulatory submission files.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in a life science or health-related field or High School Diploma with 8 years of experience.
• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience in clinical research, with specific experience in a monitoring or site management role.
• Top 2 skills: Demonstrated proficiency with clinical trial processes (GCP/VICH), data management systems (EDC), and collaborative tools (e.g., Veeva, MS Office). Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across interdisciplinary teams.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Master's degree in a relevant scientific field.
• Experience in the animal health industry.
• Professional certification (e.g., CCRA, CCRC).
• Experience with both farm animal and companion animal studies.

Additional Information:

• Travel: Up to 50% (US and International).
• Location: Global Elanco Headquarters - 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.

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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.