TSMS Technical Project Manager

Elanco•Elwood, KS

3d•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! Your Role: TSMS Technical Project Manager The TSMS Technical Project Manager is responsible for coordinating cross-functional projects within the Elwood, Kansas monoclonal antibody (mAb) manufacturing facility. This role ensures alignment with scientific, regulatory, and business objectives while managing timelines, resources, and project execution. Partnering closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, IT, and other functions, this position provides leadership and structure to successfully deliver technical and operational projects.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science, Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical), Pharmaceutical Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience: 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, including at least 2 years of project management experience.
Top 2 Skills: Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage timelines, resources, and risks; and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Working knowledge of cGMP standards and regulatory requirements, with proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification or equivalent project management training.
Strong attention to detail with high personal standards for quality and ethics.
Proven ability to build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships across all levels of the organization.
Working knowledge of USDA, FDA, and EU GMP regulations for veterinary biologics.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, milestones, and resource allocation to ensure successful project delivery.
Drive execution of cross-functional project plans, proactively identifying risks and developing mitigation and contingency strategies to ensure project success.
Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and vendors to achieve project objectives while maintaining alignment across all stakeholders.
Communicate project status, risks, and key updates clearly and effectively to stakeholders and leadership.
Partner with cross-functional teams to identify strategic and operational challenges that may impact project execution and develop solutions to address them.
Act as a liaison between TS/MS, R&D, Operations, and other business functions, tailoring communication for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Gather inputs and coordinate activities to develop and execute manufacturing project plans for development and commercial programs.