Senior Technical Services Scientist - External Manufacturing

Elanco • Indianapolis, IN

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Technical Services/Manufacturing Sciences (TSMS) Scientist, you will provide technical expertise and oversight for a portfolio of products produced at external contract manufacturers. You will advance the “Science, Capability, and Control” strategy to ensure technical excellence, uninterrupted supply, and successful new product launches. The position is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, in a hybrid work environment, with 15–25% travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in a Life Science or Engineering field, such as Pharmacy, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Biochemistry.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in Pharmaceutical/Chemical Production, Technical Science (TS/MS), Drug Development, or Quality Assurance.
• Proficiency in applied statistics for data analysis and process monitoring.
• Strong technical writing and project management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience partnering with strategic contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs).
• Strong working knowledge of cGMP manufacturing environments and regulatory requirements across multiple health authorities.
• Familiarity with manufacturing data stewardship systems such as Veeva or similar platforms.
• Advanced knowledge of pharmaceutical analytical testing and statistical software.
• Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary, multicultural teams and build strong external relationships.

Responsibilities

• Champion the Continued Process Verification (CPV) program using statistical tools to ensure process robustness and proactively mitigate manufacturing drifts.
• Drive the technical productivity agenda at assigned contract manufacturers, focusing on manufacturing efficiency, cost improvement, and gross margin enhancement.
• Support the technical governance framework, including change management, deviation investigations, and oversight of batch processing records and quality standards.
• Lead and oversee technical transfers and new product introductions, ensuring processes are successfully validated and meet Elanco’s manufacturing standards.
• Serve as a key technical interface for cross-functional teams and represent the TS/MS function during internal audits and external health authority inspections.

Benefits

• Multiple relocation packages.
• Two weeklong shutdowns in the US, in mid-summer and at year-end, in addition to PTO.
• 8-week parental leave.
• 9 Employee Resource Groups.
• Annual bonus offering.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Up to 6% 401K matching.
• Comprehensive benefits package focused on financial, physical, and mental well-being.

What This Job Offers

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