Consultant, Manufacturing & Quality Learning & Development (Establishment 196 Lead)

Elanco • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Elanco, 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 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. Elanco prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, believing that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. This specialized role is dedicated to driving L&D transformation and operational readiness for Elanco’s Establishment 196 manufacturing footprint, serving as the primary L&D architect for the sites. This role ensures the global M&Q learning strategy is localized with regulatory rigor, leading the modernization of site-level training to foster a "Right First Time" culture focused on aseptic excellence, compliance, and digital innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Instructional Design, Business, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment
• Experience leading global or multi-site learning programs in a matrixed life sciences organization.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in Instructional Design tools (Articulate, Camtasia, Adobe Connect) and proficiency in AI-enabled learning platforms and advanced data analytics.
• Proficiency in Quality Systems (Veeva, SAP) and direct experience supporting Establishment 196 or similar high-compliance regulatory footprints (USDA/APHIS).
• Proven track record in developing effective technical training for aseptic operations and sterile manufacturing, coupled with direct manufacturing experience in Vaccines, Biologics, or Sterile Injectables.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification (or equivalent continuous improvement experience) and training in root cause analysis methodologies.
• Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration with key stakeholders to drive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Execute the site-specific learning roadmap for Establishment 196, establishing robust governance with site leadership to prioritize initiatives aligned with the Global M&Q L&D strategy.
• Partner with SMEs to design and implement advanced technical training programs for aseptic processing, sterile manufacturing, and "Error-Proof" methodologies, including leading Train-the-Trainer programs.
• Drive the adoption of emerging technologies (AI, VR/AR) and create high-fidelity digital training assets (videos, job aids, interactive modules) to enhance personnel onboarding and competency.
• Optimize LMS/Veeva for real-time compliance tracking, establish site-specific KPIs to measure L&D ROI, and apply RCA and Lean Six Sigma principles to identify training gaps and optimize onboarding.
• Build strong, collaborative partnerships with site leadership and the Global M&Q L&D team, championing a culture of continuous learning and performance enablement across the site.

Benefits

• Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees