Director - Technical Services / Manufacturing Sciences, Front Line

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Job Title: Director - Technical Services / Manufacturing Sciences, Front Line
Location: Fort Dodge, IA, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Elanco
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Manufacturing/Production
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: 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. We're driven by our vision of 'Food and Companionship Enriching Life' and our approach to sustainability - the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ - to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

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: Director, Technical Services / Manufacturing Science

The Director of TSMS Front Line inthe ElancoTechnical Services &ManufacturingSciences (TS/MS) team plays a vital role in processsupport, technology transfer, and commercialization ofa diverse portfolio of vaccine productsat a company that valuesinclusion and ownership through accountability.This roleis ideal for the individual looking to make a meaningful impactwhile pursuing both theirshort- and long-termcareer goals.As a global leaderin 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.

Your Responsibilities:

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.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

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 be proficient in interfacing and leading team members with efforts within TSMS Team regardless of site and, but not limited to: R&D, Operations, Assay Development, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Document Control and Supply Chain departments .
At least 5 years of Managerial with leadership skills is preferred.

What Will Give You the Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications):

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

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized 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 for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles !

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

Multiple relocation packages
Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
8-week parental leave
9 Employee Resource Groups
Annual bonus offering
Flexible work arrangements
Up to 6% 401K matching

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

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Job Post Date: 07/23/25