Job Title: Animal Welfare Specialist
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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.
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We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best ideas and skills. Our diverse workforce is made up of individuals with different backgrounds, perspectives, experiences and cultures, which drives our innovation and creativity.
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The successful candidate will have strong field and laboratory clinical skills and experience working in an Animal Welfare-regulated environment. They will be responsible for providing expert advice and guidance on proposed regulatory changes pertaining to animal welfare, ensuring alignment of Elanco practices with industry standards and addressing relevant governmental proposals.
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In this role, you will also be responsible for developing and implementing Animal Welfare (AW) training modules for the AW program, in close collaboration with operational functions. You will oversee program management for breeding, socialization, and rehoming of companion animals, ensuring the well-being and ethical treatment of all animals involved.
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This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and contribute to advancing the health of animals, people and the planet. If you are passionate about animal welfare and have the necessary skills and experience, please apply now!
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Key Responsibilities:
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1. Provide leadership and oversight for the healthcare of animals within the R&D departments.
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2. Ensure local compliance with all applicable animal welfare and regulatory guidelines.
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3. Develop and implement Animal Welfare (AW) training modules for the AW program.
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4. Oversee program management for breeding, socialization, and rehoming of companion animals.
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Requirements:
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* DVM required, current license to practice in Australia.
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* Strong field and laboratory clinical skills.
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* 3+ years working in an Animal Welfare-regulated environment.
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* 3+ years working in the Animal Health industry with pre-clinical and clinical model understanding.
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About Us:
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We are committed to making a meaningful impact on our local and global communities. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching life and our Elanco Healthy Purpose CSR framework – all to advance the health of animals, people and the planet.
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