Director, Manufacturing Science & Technical Services

Elanco; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Two weeklong shutdowns (US)

8-week parental leave

9 Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus offering

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6% 401K matching

Job summary

Elanco is seeking a Director – Technical Service/Manufacturing Science (TSMS) at the Fort Dodge, IA site to lead a high-performing team responsible for the technical stewardship of manufacturing processes. The role drives technical strategy, ensures GMP compliance, and fosters innovation to support current production and future growth.

The role requires 10+ years in pharma/animal health/biotech manufacturing with strong GMP expertise and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years in pharmaceutical, animal health, or biotechnology manufacturing with progressive leadership in technical services or process engineering.
• GMP expertise and ability to lead and develop high-performing technical teams through complex problem-solving.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and regulatory experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic technical leadership for manufacturing processes including biological antigen production, aseptic processing, vaccine formulation, and filling.
• Ensure GMP compliance and operational excellence through robust application of GMP, product reviews, and process validation.
• Lead, coach and develop a technical team of scientists, engineers and statisticians.
• Champion site safety and environmental stewardship in lab and pilot plant operations.
• Drive continuous process improvement and data-driven problem solving across the Elanco network.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Bioprocess), Chemistry, Microbiology

Master’s degree in related discipline

Job description

Elanco is seeking a Director – Technical Service/Manufacturing Science (TSMS) at the Fort Dodge, IA site to lead a high-performing team responsible for the technical stewardship of manufacturing processes. The role drives technical strategy, ensures GMP compliance, and fosters innovation to support current production and future growth.

The role requires 10+ years in pharma/animal health/biotech manufacturing with strong GMP expertise and leadership capabilities.