Study Manager - Companion Animal Research

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 Manager – Companion Animal Research focus

Are you a dedicated research scientist with a background in companion animal research and a keen interest in pet health therapeutics? Join our innovative research team at Elanco's Australian research facility, where you'll play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge animal health products and sustainable solutions for global and ANZ markets.

This is a full-time opportunity, based at our research facility in Western Sydney.

As a Study Manager, you will join a collaborative and high-performing research team.

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for designing, managing, conducting and reporting studies specifically focused on pet health therapeutics, disease model development and implementation.

Responsibilities:


* Design study protocols, manage and conduct complex field and laboratory studies to meet global R&D project requirements and timelines.


* Summarize, report and interpret study data and results during and at the conclusion of animal studies.


* Collaborate with global research project teams, providing subject matter and operational expertise and input.


* Liaise with external research partners to support early-stage research.


* Design and implement in vivo research models.


* Ensure scientific protocols and procedures meet regulatory, ethical, and sustainability reporting requirements.


* Provide timely and accurate documentation to the Animal Ethics Committee and ensure high standards of animal welfare across all animal studies.


* Adhere to regulatory compliance standards (e.g., VICH GCP, OECD GLP) while promoting continuous process improvement in research.


* Support resource planning, knowledge sharing, and peer development within the research team, fostering expertise in pet health therapeutics and disease model development.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a science-related discipline (a veterinary degree is preferred but not required).

Experience:

· Strong understanding of research/development processes and knowledge of companion animal health and ...