Manager-Manufacturing Cell Lab

Elanco • Fort Dodge, IA

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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: Cell Lab Manager As a Cell Lab Manager, you will be part of the Manufacturing organization leading cell culture laboratory operations in a cGMP-regulated manufacturing environment. In this role, you will be responsible for driving operational excellence, ensuring regulatory compliance, developing a high-performing laboratory team, and supporting the safe and efficient production of biological products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5–8 years of experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment, with significant experience in a leadership role.
• Strong leadership and people development skills combined with expertise in cGMP manufacturing, quality systems, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading cell culture or biologics manufacturing operations in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or vaccine manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing change controls, CAPAs, deviation investigations, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of LEAN manufacturing and root cause problem-solving methodologies.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership while driving strategic operational initiatives.
• Experience managing departmental budgets, production planning, and manufacturing performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily cell laboratory operations by driving departmental performance, production metrics, and alignment with site business objectives.
• Oversee quality systems, including change controls, CAPAs, deviations, and quality reviews to ensure compliance with cGMP requirements and site standards.
• Develop, coach, and mentor a high-performing laboratory team while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, TSMS, and Manufacturing to resolve technical issues, optimize laboratory processes, and execute strategic initiatives.
• Manage laboratory resources, operational planning, and production schedules while utilizing root cause problem-solving methodologies to improve performance and support the site Business Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager