Director, Technical Services/Manufacturing Science
About The Position
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! Your Role: Director – Technical Service/Manufacturing Science (TSMS) As the TSMS Director, you will lead a high-performing team of scientists and engineers responsible for the technical stewardship of all manufacturing processes at the Fort Dodge site. In this role, you will drive technical strategy, ensure GMP compliance, and foster a culture of innovation to support current production and future growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Bioprocess), Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related scientific or technical discipline.
- Minimum of 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, animal health, or biotechnology manufacturing with progressive leadership in technical services or process engineering.
- Deep understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and proven ability to lead and develop high-performing technical teams through complex problem-solving.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in related discipline
- Direct experience with vaccine manufacturing, viral or bacterial antigen production, aseptic processing, or lyophilization.
- Experience managing process validation, technology transfers, and investigations in a regulated environment.
- Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with Quality, Engineering, and Regulatory teams to influence business outcomes.
- Experience working within a matrixed, global technical organization with a strong professional network.
- Track record of mentoring and developing early-career technical talent for leadership pipelines.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic technical leadership for manufacturing processes including biological antigen production, aseptic processing, vaccine formulation, and filling.
- Ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence through robust application of GMP, periodic product reviews, and process validation activities.
- Lead, coach, and develop a technical team of scientists, engineers, and statisticians to create a high-performance culture of accountability.
- Champion site safety and environmental stewardship by ensuring safe laboratory and pilot plant operations and participating in hazard assessments.
- Drive continuous process improvement and technical problem-solving by leveraging data analytics and collaborating across the Elanco network.
Benefits
- 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 offering
- Flexible work arrangements
- Up to 6% 401K matching
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
