Director - Technical Services / Manufacturing Sciences, Front Line

The Director of TSMS Front Line in the Elanco Technical Services & Manufacturing Sciences (TS/MS) team plays a vital role in process support, technology transfer, and commercialization of a diverse portfolio of vaccine products at a company that values inclusion and ownership through accountability. This role is ideal for an individual looking to make a meaningful impact while pursuing both their short- and long-term career goals. As a global leader in the animal health industry, Elanco offers a variety of career opportunities inside and outside of the Manufacturing & Quality function at exciting locations around the world.

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• ◆Process Ownership: Leads and maintains process validation, capabilities, yield, and batch records, including investigations, corrective actions, and changes. Understands process parameters, quality attributes, and potential failure modes, providing expert guidance to the team.
• ◆Technical Expertise: Serves as the subject matter expert for assigned processes and products, leading root cause analyses, authoring incident investigations, and understanding process laboratory models and limitations.
• ◆Tech Transfer Support: Assists with technology transfers into manufacturing, ensuring timely implementation and robust control strategies. Addresses day-to-day manufacturing issues such as investigations, deviations, and equipment failures.
• ◆Continuous Improvement: Tracks and trends control charts, performs Gemba walks, leads minor productivity initiatives, defines control strategies and CQAs, authors manufacturing directions, and understands Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs).
• ◆Leadership and Collaboration: Supervises or leads scientists, participates in regulatory inspections, and influences team decision-making. Demonstrates strong project leadership, critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• ✓Doctorate degree in relevant scientific discipline (Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, etc.) OR BS or MS in a relevant scientific discipline required + 10 years relevant experience.
• ✓Ability to interface and lead team members within TSMS Team regardless of site, including R&D, Operations, Assay Development, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Document Control, and Supply Chain departments.
• ✓At least 5 years of managerial experience with leadership skills preferred.

• ✓Technical knowledge of biological operations.
• ✓Experience in a regulated pharmaceutical/vaccine manufacturing environment.

Don\'t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit but don\'t necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!