Oncology Senior Veterinary Clinical Research Manager

The R&D Clinical Research Team is seeking a highly motivated Veterinary Clinical Research Manager with experience in companion animal oncology research. The successful candidate will be energetic, inquisitive, and thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. This is an on-site role to be based out of our Westbrook, ME corporate Headquarters.

This cross‑functional role integrates medical and scientific expertise to establish the clinical utility of novel diagnostic biomarkers for cancer detection in companion animals. The candidate will collaborate with Discovery, Development, Medical Affairs, and Business Partners on study design, analysis, and interpretation, while building external networks, managing collaborative studies, and driving publication and conference presence to support product commercialization.

• Plan, execute, and report Clinical Research studies with rigorous attention to detail, documentation, and critical thinking.
• Establish and approve scientific protocols for external collaborative research.
• Conduct medical and scientific review of biomarker testing results to support diagnostic algorithm development.
• Engage Key Opinion Leaders through conferences, presentations, and publications to demonstrate clinical utility of novel oncology diagnostics.
• Use data and metrics to evaluate clinical utility and enhance customer experience.
• Monitor developments in oncology, diagnostics, and the regulatory environment to inform research strategy.
• Collaborate across R&D and business functions to exchange information and ensure efficient processes.
• Supervise Clinical Research Team members and, where applicable, manage staff and evaluate results.

• DVM, PhD, or equivalent combination of medical and scientific training with companion animal expertise.
• Prior clinical research experience; peer‑reviewed publication track record preferred.
• Industry experience preferred.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage audiences across all organizational levels and serve as an external spokesperson.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel; ability to oversee laboratory bench and instrumentation work and handle veterinary and human clinical samples.
• Accountable, detail‑oriented, collaborative, and adaptable.

• Salary range starting at $125,000 based on experience.
• Opportunity for annual cash bonus.
• Health / Dental / Vision Benefits.
• Day‑One 5% matching 401k.
• Additional benefits including but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more.

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply. IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.