Specialist - Animal Care & Clinical Operations

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 Specialist - Animal Care & Clinical Operations you will provide technical direction and supervision to animal care by collaborating with the team to ensure smooth study conduct.  The person in this role will work closely with the animal care team, site veterinarians, as well as the study execution teams.  Additionally, the individual will be expected to provide innovative solutions within a positive and motivating work environment.

Functions, Duties, Tasks:


* Supervise personnel and activities in the assigned area to produce high-quality products and results.

Prioritize and schedule daily animal care work required to maintain efficiency as well as follow-up to ensure work is completed.


* Communicate to management progress of the department, problems, employee actions, new ideas, and all other pertinent information.


* Keen understanding of facility set up and design to facilitate the completion of various study types across multiple species.


* Demonstrated experience in managing facilities, including understanding maintenance needs.


* Train clinical personnel in proper sanitization techniques, biosecurity, equipment use, animal husbandry and handling for various species.


* Demonstrated understanding of study support activities allowing for flexibility to assist GXP and non-GXP studies as needed.


* Work effectively with site R&D and QC clinical teams and external collaborators to achieve overall Elanco deliverables.


* Make recommendations to hire/terminate personnel and discipline personnel as needed according to policies and procedures.


* Requisitions purchase of operating supplies and recommends purchase of new or replacement equipment.


* Development and revision of SOPs supporting animal care facility utilization and maintenance.


* Maintain an accurate inventory of supplies required (animal feed, cleaning equipment, chemicals, and PPE).


* Coach care staff and consult with peers, cross-functional team members and third parties on multiple aspects of study preparation and conduct.


* Create a positive work environment that is aligned with c...