Clinical Research Associate

Clinical Research Associate (CRA) – Animal Health Responsibilities: Perform and manage clinical monitoring activities, including site qualification, initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out visits to ensure adherence to protocol, GCP/VICH guidelines, and company standards. Serve as primary point of contact for clinical trial sites (CROs and internal), building relationships and providing oversight to ensure study success and data integrity. Conduct data review and source data verification; resolve data queries with site personnel to ensure accuracy and completeness of study documentation. Identify and mitigate site-level risks; monitor and report protocol deviations or safety events (AEs/SAEs); support internal QA reviews or regulatory inspections. Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Clinical Development, Data Management, Biostatistics, Regulatory Affairs, QA) to support project delivery and regulatory submission file development. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a life science or health-related field. 2+ years of clinical research experience, including monitoring or site management. Proficiency with clinical trial processes (GCP/VICH), data management systems (EDC), and collaborative tools (e.g., Veeva, MS Office); strong communication and interpersonal skills. Preferred qualifications: Master’s degree in a relevant scientific field. Animal health industry experience. Professional certification (e.g., CCRA, CCRC). Experience with farm animal and companion animal studies. Benefits and perks: 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; flexible work arrangements; up to 6% 401K matching. Additional information: Travel: up to 50% (US and International). Location: Global Elanco Headquarters – Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid). #J-18808-Ljbffr