Study Manager - 6 Month Contract

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.

We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

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 Manager (6-Month Contract)

As a Study Manager, you will be part of a high-performing R&D team committed to developing new animal health products for global and ANZ markets.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for leading clinical studies involving companion and/or farm animals while ensuring regulatory compliance and promoting animal welfare.

Your Responsibilities:


* Act as Investigator and/or Study Director in GxP studies, developing protocols and reports with global teams


* Manage and conduct field and lab studies in livestock and companion animals


* Collaborate with external parties and oversee disease model implementation


* Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and animal welfare standards


* Contribute to resource planning, knowledge sharing, and continuous process improvement

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):


* Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a science-related field (veterinary medicine preferred but not required)


* Experience: Prior experience in research and/or development, ideally in animal health


* Top 2 skills: Strong scientific/technical writing and effective time management

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications):


* Working knowledge of VICH GCP/OECD GLP standards


* Excellent communication skills in English


* Enthusiasm, energy, and a drive for achievement


* Experience in conducting complex clinical studies


* Ability to coach peers and collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment

Additional Information:


* Travel: Minimal


* Location: On-site in Kemps Creek, Western Sydney (must have full working rights in Australia)


* Other: Driver’s licence required; flexible working hours may be needed

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