Senior Director - Technical Services/Manufacturing Science

Elanco • Elwood, KS

13d • Onsite

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! The Senior Director, TSMS will be responsible for providing technical and strategic leadership for the Elanco monoclonal antibody (mAb) portfolio and supporting the growing mAb product pipeline. Based at the Elwood, Kansas manufacturing facility, the position is a key member of the Site Leadership team and has direct oversight over the local Technical Services & Manufacturing Science (TSMS) function with responsibility for business planning, management of the department, and recruitment / talent development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a biomanufacturing related discipline (eg. biology, chemistry, engineering, etc.).
• 15+ years’ experience in a regulated, commercial manufacturing environment, including 10+ years demonstrating successful leadership and supervisory experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in development and/or manufacture of monoclonal antibody products

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree
• Understanding of USDA, FDA, and EU GMP regulatory standards for veterinary biologics.
• Demonstrated problem solving experience, identifying and understand issues, problems, and opportunities.
• Ability to network and build strong, collaborative relationships across functions / geographies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English).
• Strong mentoring and coaching skills.
• Demonstrated success operating within a matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Technical Services & Manufacturing Science (TSMS) activities at the Elwood facility and across the mAb network, serving as a global Subject Matter Expert (SME) to align technical operations with long-range corporate strategic goals.
• Orchestrate the seamless transfer of mAb technologies from R&D to commercial manufacturing, ensuring rigorous manufacturability reviews, scale-up, and validation are completed on time with robust process control strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement and due diligence initiatives to optimize productivity, gross margin, and capacity, while managing capital budgets and evaluating third-party sourcing opportunities to support global business expansion.
• Ensure strict adherence to Elanco Global Quality, cGMP, and HSE standards, maintaining robust process controls and a proactive safety culture to guarantee product integrity and continuity of supply.
• Build and mentor a high-performing TSMS organization by recruiting top talent, establishing clear performance objectives, and fostering a culture of continuous professional development and regulatory readiness.

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